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- From: wjs@re3sc139h.gmr.com
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: Recurring Problems with '86 Ford Escort
- Keywords: Escort
- Message-ID: <88876@rphroy.ph.gmr.com>
- Date: 21 Aug 92 20:05:11 GMT
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- I have a 1986 Ford Escort Wagon (really it is a '85.5) that has
- had recurring problems with tie rods and TFI modules.
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- The tie rods (the WHOLE rod, not the end) have had to be replaced
- every 25K-30K. The dealership has always maintained this is normal
- for this car. I find this hard to believe that Ford would design a
- part (a crucial part) that failed that often.
-
- Is there anyone out there that has had or heard of this problem ?
-
- This same car also EATS TFI modules. I have heard many say that it
- is a heat dissipation problem because it is mounted to the distributor
- which is bolted to the head. I can understand this. However, I do
- not understand how Ford can get away with not recalling a problem
- that is so common and on such a widely selling car. After all, when
- these modules quit, there is no "limp-in" mode. You are just stranded
- wherever you might be.
-
- Thanks in advance for any info
-
- Walt
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- wjs@re3sc139h.gmr.com
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