Ford Escort suspension problems by year
294 NHTSA owner complaints name the suspension across 16 Escort model years. The most reported year is 1997 with 67 reports.
| Year | Suspension reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 4 | 12% | — | |
| 2001 Escort | 9 | 13% | — | |
| 2000 Escort | 8 | 8% | — | |
| 1999 Escort | 42 | 13% | 63,856 mi | |
| 1998 Escort | 50 | 13% | 55,000 mi | |
| 1997 Escort | 67 | 12% | 67,005 mi | |
| 1996 Escort | 13 | 6% | — | |
| 1995 Escort | 37 | 6% | — | |
| 1994 Escort | 18 | 6% | — | |
| 1993 Escort | 19 | 5% | — | |
| 1992 Escort | 7 | 4% | — | |
| 1991 Escort | 9 | 3% | — | |
| 1989 Escort | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 1988 Escort | 5 | 3% | — | |
| 1987 Escort | 3 | 5% | — | |
| 1986 Escort | 1 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the suspension. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.