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Old 20-09-2017, 10:03 AM
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Hi folks, thought I made a thread on here a few days ago and it didn't post for some reason something to do with admin😶

Anyhow, been saving for 12, years and finally got a Cosworth with super low milage, so now that's a Sierra and an Escort in the collection 😁 however, when I was driving the escort home I found that on some roads the back end seemed to be very spongy/bouncy :S I've had a quick look at the rear end and can't see nothing obvious, and also when I turn the ignition off the hazard lights come on??? My goose is cooked with this one 😂

Any help be greatly appreciated!
Old 20-09-2017, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by StevieJay69
Hi folks, thought I made a thread on here a few days ago and it didn't post for some reason something to do with admin😶

Anyhow, been saving for 12, years and finally got a Cosworth with super low milage, so now that's a Sierra and an Escort in the collection 😁 however, when I was driving the escort home I found that on some roads the back end seemed to be very spongy/bouncy :S I've had a quick look at the rear end and can't see nothing obvious, and also when I turn the ignition off the hazard lights come on??? My goose is cooked with this one 😂

Any help be greatly appreciated!
Sounds like you found a right hand drive one that suits you. Rear shocks or springs may be the problem. The electrical problem sounds strange but its probably something fairly simple. There are plenty of Escos owners on here that should be able to offer you some help.
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For the cost I would chuck some new Shox on the back and see what that does. As for the hazards I wonder if it is alarm or immobiliser related but prob needs an electrical engineer to look at it?
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Your rear beam bushes might be worn too.

I hope your fuse box isnt on its way out cause these are common for going wrong.




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