1994 Ford Escort Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 6%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,847miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Ford Escort, 6% of the 279 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,847 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front left coil spring was cracked. Dealer notified. The spring broke when the consumer arrived home. The vehicle made a clunk noise when in drive and reverse. The vehicle was towed to midas and the mechanic showed the consumer the problem. When the spring broke it rubbed against the tire and ruined it. Consumer had to replace the tire in addition to both spring.”
NHTSA complaint #10022286, filed 2003-08, 85,694 miles“The contact stated there was a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle while driving at any speed. Upon inspection by an independent mechanic, the mechanic noticed the left front and both rear coil springs were broken. There were pieces of metal from the springs broken off which was causing the rattling sound. Updated 05/16/2006.”
NHTSA complaint #10156148, filed 2006-04, 38,000 miles“During annual inspection our mechanic discovered and failed the car for safety reasons, that the rear springs were collapsing on our car. He has informed us that his shop has been getting numerous Escort wagons with the same problem as ours. He has advised us to call the local dealership about the defect of the springs. All the dealership said that this is not a safety issue, but get them fixed anyway and save the bill in case of a recall. Our vehicle has 49,000 odd miles and has never carried anything heavier than 2 suit cases, a port-a-crib and some toys. …”
NHTSA complaint #711612, filed 1999-09“The consumer has been experiencing problems with rear coil springs. Rear coil springs broke. Also, while driving, the brake lights illuminate consistently. In addition, the consumer has to start applying brakes at a long distance from the destination desired to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #829546, filed 1998-10“Rear coil spring has a tendency to rust which causes them to break without any warning. Driver was notified about coil spring being broken when he took vehicle to inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #8009348, filed 2002-05Suspension: 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 1994 Ford Escort
79 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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