1992 Ford Escort Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1992 Ford Escort, 4% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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.
“The consumer noticed fuel leakage from the tank. The dealer diagnosed a hole in the tank. The tank had leaked again. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who advised her that the v.I.n. Was not included in the related recall 92v117000. Ts after the purchase of the vehicle, a suspension bar was needed, and within the first year, the ignition switch was replaced. The consumer was advised to keep the fuel at half full. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10001934, filed 2003-01, 39,000 miles“Rear springs, I run a repair facility and almost every 90,s Ford Escort we see has broken rear spings, this seems to be a very common problem and I believe it warrants a recall of some sort to find out why so many break the rear springs in half, I do not own one of these cars and I would not buy one for this reason, please look into it for the saftey of all those who drive one.”
NHTSA complaint #701327, filed 1998-12“Both rear axle leaf springs broken. Took car in for brakes to be serviced and brake mechanic noticed that both springs were broken. I had to replace rear tires because they were cupped badly in the spring of 1999 at which time tire center mechanic said problem due to the balance of the tires. Brake mechanic said it was probably the broken springs. Tires are starting to cup again. Estmate cost to repair at $500.00 per adams tire center”
NHTSA complaint #709929, filed 1999-08“Problem first noticed on 10/16/99 while tires were being changed although it is unknown how long rear springs have been broken. Mechanic advised that his shop had replaced rear springs on at least seven other escorts. I am the original owner of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #713421, filed 1999-10Suspension: 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 1992 Ford Escort
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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