We found the following complaints for FORD ESCORT (2003)
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While driving at 25 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, andthe air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Manufacturer had not been contacted.
The contact owns a 2003 ford escort. The contact stated the oil dip stick fractured when attempting to check the oil level. Anauthorized dealer stated the defect was a common problem with that model year vehicle. The dip stick was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 01/05/12*ljupdated 01/12/12
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough.there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle.the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. The heater core was replaced due to it leaking. The front pads were replaced. Updated 12/05/06.
2003 ford escort.consumer writes in regards to door hinge/latch problems recall notice.consumer has previous correspondence with another vehicle in artemis.*ldthe consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.
The contact owns a 2003 ford escort.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road.it would not move in reverse or forward.the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid.the transmission rattles and shakes, and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the ford dealer tested and repaired the transmission in 2007, but the failure recurred.the transmission has a 80,000 mile warranty, but the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle.the contact took her vehicle to four different ford dealers and they stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure.she feels that because her vehicle has so few mileage and is still under warranty, it should be repaired.the failure mileage was 30,724.
The contact owns a 2003 ford escort.in 2004, the abs light began illuminating intermittently.the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times.the dealer was not able to repair the failure.the contact recently received recall # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module).the dealer performed the repair, however, the abs light illuminated before she left the parking lot.the manufacturer told the contact to take the vehicle to another ford dealer.the current mileage is 49,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough.there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle.the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. The heater core was replaced due to it leaking. The front pads were replaced. Updated 12/05/06.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough.there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle.the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. The heater core was replaced due to it leaking. The front pads were replaced. Updated 12/05/06.
Vehicle severely vibrated while in motion at 70 mph,and in non motion. Vehicle was takento the dealer on two separate occasions. Dealer informed consumer that it was the normal characteristic of that vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 (na) ford escort. While driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Dt:the caller says vehicle vibrates when it is in idle.alsowhen vehicle isat a stop light or signs the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. This happenedfor the last 6 months and itbecameworse. Dealer said there was nothing they could do to fix it. The manufacturer said it was a characteristic of the vehicle, and it could not be fixed.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough.there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle.the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. The heater core was replaced due to it leaking. The front pads were replaced. Updated 12/05/06.
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