1998 Ford Escort suspension problems
The 1998 Ford Escort has 52 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
52
Suspension complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE SWERVING TO AVOID HITTING AN ANIMAL REAR END FAILED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A TREE, THEN FLIPPED, AND LANDED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1998 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 52 complaints about the 1998 Ford Escort suspension — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.