Ford Escort Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Drumming

drumming noise from passenger side, front end, louder when going around left hand bends. Seems to have got worst since Wednesday.Me thinks bushes on suspension how would I check? Thanks in advance for any suggestions

2000 Ford Escort van diesel
Posted: Jan 29, 2012
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Will worn drop links cause inside edge of tyres to wear

replaced wishbones and both front bearings had it tracked up but tyres have worn out on inside edge could this be because droplinks are worn also stearing wheel isnt straight could it have been tracked up wrong pulls a bit now on accelera...

2000 Ford Escort 1.6
Posted: Jan 13, 2012
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Severe vibration from front of car

severe vibration from front of car when at 30mph and upwards wheels in good order and balanced, gets louder the faster you go wheel bearings seem ok cant find anything loose help please

1998 Ford Escort 1.6 cl
Posted: Feb 8, 2011
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Knocking sound from rear offside

I have a hollow sounding knocking coming from the rear offside quarter of my escort van which has been there since I bought it in 2009. The weird thing is the sound only appears when it is wet, and when drying out the noise gradually fades ...

2001 Ford Escort Van 55
Posted: Nov 5, 2010
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Fitting near side cv joint

hi im having a problem fitting the cv joint its the snap ring fitting im having a problems with do you have to fit it to the bearing end first and how to fit it? thanks

1999 Ford Escort 1.6.16 v zetec manual
Posted: Mar 8, 2010
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Removal of power steeing rack

Does anyone know how to get a unconnected power steering rack out from under my car and replace it with a new one??

1998 Ford Escort 1.8 SI
Posted: Mar 7, 2010
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Hand brake

failed on MOT,1,parking brake lever has no reserve travel,2,parking brake efficiency below requirements,3,suspension arm rubber bush needs replacing,advice on how to repair.

1996 Ford Escort
Posted: Feb 19, 2010
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Noise from right front wheel

Hi! I came across a new problem with my escort. After 3-5 min drive I have noise coming from the front wheel. The noise disappear when I break or turn the wheel a bit to the left. I guess it's break related. Could it be a wheel bearing?? An...

1996 Ford Escort 1.3 HCS CFi
Posted: Jul 4, 2009
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Car moves to the right when breaking hard!

When I brake with medium to hard pressure my car goes off to the right! Had front and rear brakes done last year. Does anyone know what could be causing this please?

1996 Ford Escort 1.6 LX petrol 16v
Posted: Jun 8, 2009
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Rear Wheel Bearing .

needs renewed every six months or so, could this be due to axle stub?

1998 Ford Escort
Posted: Jun 6, 2009
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Indicator/Brake light problem

Hi I've just started to have problems with my rear lights (right hand side only). When I indicate , everything is fine until I apply the foot brake then , brake lights flash , fog lights flash and side lights flash. I have looked a...

1996 Ford Escort 1.3 Encore
Posted: May 29, 2009
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back brakes

started my car this morning no problem, let down handbrake went to move off car would not move. the back wheels are locked.i ve taken cover off handbrake inside car and that is releasing fine. i can see the cable moving when i let the handb...

1998 Ford Escort si estate
Posted: Apr 25, 2009
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Abs sensor

my rear abs sensor wire has been split in half from my exhaust catching on it.can the wire be repaired simply,or will i have to get another sensor

1997 Ford Escort GTi
Posted: Mar 31, 2009
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Squeeky front when driving

Hi there, I have just bought a car from a gentleman today and found that when i drove it home there was a squeeking noise from the front wheels, as i got faster the sqeeking got faster and as i slowed so did the squeeking, everything else...

1998 Ford Escort 1.6 finesse
Posted: Mar 22, 2009
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Rear wheel hub

the rear wheel hub seems loose,i have tightened the hub nut,but ther is still a bit of 'play' in the hub.could this be the wheel bearing

1997 Ford Escort gti
Posted: Mar 17, 2009
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Veering

my escort veers to left when accelerating and worse on deceleration have had tracking done and re set now its worse any ideas please

1998 Ford Escort 16cl est.
Posted: Jan 29, 2009
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Noisey driver

My Escort is very noisey to drive. have had wheels balanced and tracking checked but noise continues.No vibration on steering.Engine ticks over ok.Apart from noise,car is running fine.Just done 800 miles on holiday. Any suggestions?

2000 Ford Escort 1.6 Finesse
Posted: May 8, 2008
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FRONT WHEEL HUB

i think my front wheel bearing is damaged,but i have got a second hand hub with the bearings.is it easy to remove the existing hub and replace it with my second hand unit.

1997 Ford Escort GTI
Posted: Apr 15, 2008
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Front wheel bearings

could anyone tell me if it is easy enough to fit the front wheel bearings without a hydraulic press.

1997 Ford Escort GTi
Posted: Apr 12, 2008
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