Ford Escort Rear Axle Question/Problem

Tiny
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I am not a mechanic & have a question about my vehicle. It is a 2000 Ford Escort. I. Looked at the other day & noticed something hanging off the rear axle--it is on both sides. Can anyone give me some info about what it is & whether it is safe to drive to a shop. A mechanic would be around 5 miles. Thanks for the help!


Thursday, April 24th, 2014 AT 8:50 AM

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Tiny
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See pic ill point to what it looks like is broken
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014 AT 9:37 AM
Tiny
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Hello--thanks for the reply! I can't seem to identify the part from the illustration. I have attached another photo of the problem. Thanks!
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014 AT 2:39 PM
Tiny
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The diagram I sent points to the stabilizer bar. Your connectors are broken and need to be repaired any mechanic can do this.
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014 AT 3:52 PM
Tiny
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Thanks! Would the car be safe to drive in town around 5 miles to the shop?
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014 AT 4:06 PM
Tiny
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Tie the bar up to the suspension so you don't bend it it doesn't have to be tight just not like it is now.
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014 AT 4:08 PM
Tiny
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Thanks so much!
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Friday, April 25th, 2014 AT 7:08 AM

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