1991 Ford Escort Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 327 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1991 Ford Escort, 3% of the 327 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer put grocery in the back of vehicle, and noticed rear end riding low, and was making a clunking noise. Consumer took a look underneath and noticed rear spring broke and shifted inward of vehicle. Consumer found out from junkyard that it was a common problem with escorts.”
NHTSA complaint #898109, filed 2001-10“The fuel gauge is not working right; also the front suspension is off on the driver's side and seat belt retractor stopped working . Consumer states fuel guage reads full all the time, front wheel bounce while driving down the road or a vibrating sound, seat belt on driver's side stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #804912, filed 1996-11“The rear springs broke. Had no warning. Had taken vehicle in for service & was informed by mechanic, who noticed the broken rear springs. There was no problem with the front springs. The rear springs were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #836991, filed 1999-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 9 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 | 42 | 13% |
| 1998 | 50 | 13% |
| 1997 | 67 | 12% |
| 1996 | 13 | 6% |
| 1995 | 37 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 6% |
| 1993 | 19 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 9 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Escort
104 complaintsSeat belts
71 complaintsFuel system
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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