
Vehicle statistics
Ford Escort
3,972 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 1995 · 577 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Electrical System
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (20)
1999 Power Train (99V276000)
Owners WILL BE Provided WITH AN Adhesive Backed Plaque Containing THE Shift Pattern, Along WITH Materials AND Instructions FOR Locating AND Affixing THE Plaque TO THE Vehicle Center Console, JUST Forward OF THE Shift Lever. Owners WILL ALSO BE Advised THAT Their Dealer CAN Affix THE Plaque IF THEY Prefer.
1997 Air Bags (02V323000)
Dealers WILL Install THE Shield OVER THE IABM AND Apply Nyogel Grease TO THE Connector. Owner Notification Began February 11, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
1995 Fuel System, Gasoline (97V145000)
Dealers WILL Remove THE HEAT Shield Attachments. THIS WILL NOT Affect HEAT Shield Location OR Function, AS THE Attachments ARE Intended TO KEEP THE Shield IN Place Until THE FUEL TANK IS Installed IN THE Vehicle. After Installation, THE FUEL TANK Straps Retain THE HEAT Shield.
1995 Air Bags (94V197000)
Dealers WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Install AND Torque TO Specification THE Mounting Bolts FOR THE Passenger SIDE AIR BAG.
1994 Air Bags (94V218000)
Dealers WILL Install A NEW AIR BAG Module.
1993 Seats (94V055000)
Dealers WILL Replace THE Driver SIDE Inboard SEAT Track.
1991 Vehicle Speed Control (90V076000)
CUT OFF Extra Length OF BOLT THAT Protrudes Above Surface OF WELD NUT TO Prevent Interference.
1990 Visibility (89V174000)
Remove AND Properly Install Windshield Using Special Primer.
1986 Seats (89V170000)
Install A Reinforcement ON ALL Models AND A NEW SEAT Track AS Necessary
1985 Vehicle Speed Control (85V054000)
Adjust Shutoff Switch AND Assure Proper Alignment TO Throttle Lever PIN.
1984 Engine And Engine Cooling (89V095000)
Replace Cracked Cylinder Heads (1984 Models); Replace Rocker ARM Cover Gaskets (1985 Models).
1983 Fuel System, Gasoline (82V088000)
Dealer WILL Install A Brace Between THE Right SIDE REAR Quarter Panel AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO Improve FUEL TANK Impact Resistance.
1983 Seats (84V071000)
Dealer WILL Install A Molded Spacer Between Reinforcement Plates AND Lower Decorative Plastic Cover.
1983 Fuel System, Gasoline (88V193000)
Install NEW Mechanical FUEL Pumps WITH Improved Diaphragm Material AND Revise Wiring FOR Electric FUEL PUMP Circuits.
1982 Seat Belts (83V013000)
THE Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Reinforce THE ROOF RAIL Inner Panel Surrounding THE Drainage HOLE AT NO COST TO Owner.
1981 Electrical System (80V133000)
Dealer WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Correct THE Wiring Harness Routing AT NO Charge TO Owner.
1981 Fuel System, Gasoline (80V142000)
Dealer WILL Inspect Vehicles FOR Penetration OF THE FUEL TANK BY Carpet Fasteners. ANY Leaking FUEL Tanks WILL BE Replaced AND THE Floor PAN WILL BE Sealed, Without Charge TO Owners.
1981 Seats (84V085000)
THE Attachment Screw ON THE Driver"S SEAT WILL BE Replaced BY ONE OF A Larger Diameter.
1981 Vehicle Speed Control (81V045000)
THE Vacuum Check Valve AND HOSE Assembly WILL BE Replaced AND THE Speed Control Servo WILL BE Replaced IF IT HAS BEEN Damaged.
1981 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (80V134000)
Dealer WILL Inspect AND Tighten THE Bolts TO THE Proper Specifications. REAR Brake Tubes WILL BE Replaced, IF Necessary, AT NO Charge TO Owner.
CodMec cases on this model
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