Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / ESCORT / 1992

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 992178160 Incident Date: May, 01 1992
Consumer's City: REDLANDS Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: ESCORT Model Year: 1992
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FAPP14J1NW Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 06 1995 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 01 1992
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Brakes go all the way to the floor-loud engine noise. tt both rear michelin tires, p175/70r13, dot b3f253ax102 showed signs of abnormal wear. warped discs, drums and shoes found glazed, brakes squeal and cause steering wheel to shake, brakes do not operate properly under emergency braking situations. loud knocking sound in engine upon cold start ups, dealer replaced timing belt, however on both occasions same noise was heard after repairs. an improperly installed 1/4 inch hex head screw holding the cosmetic cover to the lower steering column caused buzzing sounds. bearing failure. parking brake cable stretched. *slc