1994 Ford Escort suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1994 Ford Escort — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: 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…”
filed Apr 26, 2006
“Front left coil spring was cracked. Dealer notified.*ak 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…”
filed Jun 4, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles produced through july 1999 may exhibit rear suspension spring failure with no resulting operational concern. *tt
14993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2001
Suspension problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 Escort | 9 | 13% |
| 2000 Escort | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 Escort | 42 | 13% |
| 1998 Escort | 50 | 13% |
| 1997 Escort | 67 | 12% |
| 1996 Escort | 13 | 6% |
| 1995 Escort | 37 | 6% |
| 1993 Escort | 19 | 5% |
| 1992 Escort | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 Escort | 9 | 3% |
| 1989 Escort | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.