I'm not sure how the mounts collapse but I guess it can happen.

Why don't you do the work yourself? The rears are easy.

Also check everything else out, like sway bar bushings and end links. Though what you're describing does sound strut related.

98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15