This actually happened 4 months ago to my E300, and the car has been sitting ever since.

I looked at the suspension yesterday but didn't see anything bent. I know something is bent because it derives horrible now. The steering feels very weird and loose.

Maybe it's best to take it to a honest shop with an alignment lift and have them assess the damage? Will they hold my car if they think "it's too dangerous to drive".

I want to repair whatever is wrong but I don't want run through and entire corner of suspension unless I really have too.

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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily

1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
2000 Mercedes E320 Black - 136,000 miles - Needs repair

Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.

You asked a question and answered it yourself correctly. Good Luck!

Stand at the front of the car and sight along the edge. You will be able to see if the rear wheels or front wheels are angling the wrong way. Both front and rear should exhibit a little negative camber, meaning top of wheel is tucked toward the car. They should appear very parallel to the centerline of the car front to back. If that all looks good then you may have something broken, such as a sway bar link in the rear. YOu can also jack up the car and try to wiggle each wheel. There should be zero play in them.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

One of the rear wheels are cocked, it's the rear left I believe.

Once the keys come in Friday, I will drive it to shop so they can check it out

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1998 Ford Escort ZX2 5 speed - 279,000 miles My Daily

1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
2000 Mercedes E320 Black - 136,000 miles - Needs repair

Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.

Don’t drink and drive! Lol jk.

Could’ve bent a control arm, or even worse bent suspension mounts on the body. Then it might be scrap time considering the cost to repair.

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Only diesels in this driveway.
2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k

Probably just a bent rear control arm(s) or hub assembly. With used parts repair can be done pretty reasonably most likely.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

Yes we had one bent on my 84 euro when my daughter slid on ice. I believe we also replaced one that was rusty. Its not too bad a job.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

When an Escort is broken, the common sense thing to do is to toss it into the recycle bin.