2000 Ford Escort Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Escort, 8% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“I have had my car in so many times to even count. 9 times since may 28th for the suspension. They have replaced cv joint 3 times, struts, axle suspensions all on the left side. Friday, july 11th the have replaced the right side. And yesterday jyly 14th the cracking noise is back. The exact noise it has been in the shop for many times. Which I believe have caused my tires to go bald. But Ford does not believe this.”
NHTSA complaint #10070580, filed 2004-01“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Escort. In an attempt to purchase new tires and after the vehicle was put on a lift, the tire dealer discovered that both rear springs failed. The dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls regarding the springs. The current mileage was 33,009 and failure mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214294, filed 2008-01, 33,000 miles“When I first bought,my2000 Escort zx2,I noticed that there was a very excessive vibration felt while the car is running. It can be felt everywhere in the car.front seats,back seats,everywhere. You can even see the steering wheel in a vibrating motion,and can see it in the outside door mirror.you can stand outside the car,and the front bumper and body panels are shaking also.I have had the car into the dealer seversl times and they keep telling me that this vibration is a characteristic of the Escort zx2.so they don't want to do anything about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #752902, filed 2001-10“My car has a very bad vibration in the steering wheel,when the car is in drive,it can be felt every where in the car. We have taken it back to the dealer they just say ,it is the characteristic of my vehicle ,I have tryed to see what customer relations at Ford motor co can do and they say the same thing.I think they are just put me off untill the warranty runs out. Also found a sheared off nut and bolt laying on the frt drivers side floor board, the Ford dealer said they looked under the dash and found none missing,they say the bolt was tract in the vehicle from someones shoe. …”
NHTSA complaint #759725, filed 2002-03“While driving 55 MPH a loud noise was heard coming from the passenger side. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that passenger side suspension lower control arm cracked, and needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10064754, filed 2004-03Suspension: 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 2000 Ford Escort
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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