1999 Ford Escort Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 13%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,856miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Ford Escort, 13% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,856 miles. 2 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.
“I own a 1999 Ford Escort s . The mileage is 48,700 miles. I took it in yesterday for a state inspection. I was informed that not only one but both rear coil springs were broken. From my research on the internet I have read that this had been a problem for several years. But yet no recall has been issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10231051, filed 2008-06, 48,700 miles“During safety inspection discovered that the rear springs of 1999 Ford Escort se had broken. This is the second Ford Escort I have owned that this has been a problem. First vehicle was a 1997 Ford Escort lx that I purchased from a dealer in ft. Collins, co. I have owned that the rear springs failed and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10174772, filed 2006-11, 79,500 miles“I bought a used 1999 Ford Escort stations wagon with only 16k miles on it. At 30k miles I took it to a local Ford dealer for an oil change and they gave me an estimate for $585 to replace the rear coil springs that are broken, saying it was a safety hazard. Note I never asked for more than a simple oil change. In reading all the complaints here for broken springs I believe Ford has gotten away with a major safety defect that even its dealers are well aware of.”
NHTSA complaint #10357495, filed 2010-09, 30,650 miles“Took vehicle in for service, and technician found that both rear springs were broken. I was unaware of this damage, though I had noticed some suspension noise when turning. Also, the handling of the vehicle was much looser in the rear. Technician informed me that the springs could further deteriote and the body of the vechicle could collapse onto the chassis. The estimate for repairs was $750.00, though no repairs have been made to date.”
NHTSA complaint #10125143, filed 2005-06, 136,000 miles“I took my 99 Ford Escort to a auto repair shop to fix one front tie rod (another frequent problem on Escort) and the mechanic told me that one of the spings in the rear suspension was broken. I did not notice anything different when driving and I don't know for how long it has been broken. The mechanic also said that this is a frequent problem with Escort, and advised me to check the existance of a recall with a Ford dealer. To this date (jan 2006) there is no recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147184, filed 2006-01, 88,000 milesSuspension: 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 1999 Ford Escort
66 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology