1993 Ford Escort Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 5%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,446miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 1993 Ford Escort, 5% of the 379 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,446 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Heard popping noise coming from rear struts. Found both rear coil springs broken. Replaced both springs and rear struts.trying to recall when this could have happened I remembered 2 instances while driving my car I heard loud unexpected banging noises. Thinking I had hit something in the road, but not seeing anything in the road prior to the noises or in my mirror after hearing the noises, I shrugged it off. It appears they were my coils . Car was not overloaded, driven hard, or on a rough road. They let go at separate times on smooth roads while driving about 45 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041596, filed 2003-10, 80,000 miles“The rear laterial link , which is part of the rear suspension on the Ford Escort has a problem with breakage which can cause an accident at highway speed. My son's broke at 35mph and almost lost control.”
NHTSA complaint #10021340, filed 2003-06, 78,446 miles“When attempting to have vehicle passed for pa. Inspection they refused to pass it saying the coil springs were broken.I had them replaced & vehicle passed.if this is enough of a safety problem to concern pa. Inspection ,why not a recall. Service mgr.said this is a common problem with 1993 escorts.our son had a similar problem with his.”
NHTSA complaint #753732, filed 2001-10“I had the rear suspension inspected by two different garages due to my car riding rough. Both garages told me that both rear springs are broken which is a common problem with Ford escorts. Both garages told me that they replacing the rear springs all the time on this model. I have checked for recalls on this defect but have found nothing. If this is such a common occurrence I feel Ford should replace the springs and the consumer should not have to pay.”
NHTSA complaint #722336, filed 2000-05“Gasoline was smelled outside vehicle and underside showed wetness. Mentioned problem to schultz Ford as the primarily used service area. Problem surfaced following a repair on wheel alignment (rear was not aligned on last service) after this, problem surfaced. Had independent repair station check and was told to check for Ford's recall notice as correction is very expensive with plastic fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #714942, filed 1999-11Suspension: 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 1993 Ford Escort
109 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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