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Major Problems with Ford Escort - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Escort model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Escort. Older Escort vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Ford Escort problems by years

2002 33 2001 68 2000 98 1999 325

Worst Ford Escort Problems

FRONTAL
2000 Ford Escort Victims: 5

My daughter hydroplaned and was slung into a guard rail. on impact two seatbelts popped open. the airbags opened but didn't prevent the driver and passenger from hitting the windshield. i thought airbags were supposed to prevent people from hitting the windshield.*ak *jb

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2002 Ford Escort March 4, 2017 Victims: 5 Mileage: 144000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford escort. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. the driver of the contact's vehicle and four occupants in the other vehicle were injured. medical attention was received. a police report was filed. the air bags deployed on impact. prior to the crash, the vehicle accelerated while the brakes were being applied. the vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. the failure mileage was 144,000.

FRONTAL
1999 Ford Escort May 29, 2000 Victims: 5

Vehicle was involed in an accident. upon impct, airbag deployed, but did not inflate, there was no air bag causing passenger to hit windshield and cracking it. *ak *slc

What is the most common problem with Ford Escort?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Escort relates to FRONTAL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Escort years that are prone to issues with these components.

FRONTAL 73 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 52 GASOLINE 41 ENGINE 36 AIR BAGS 21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 19 TIRES 19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16 SPRINGS 16 COIL SPRINGS 15 SUSPENSION 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 12 HEADLIGHTS 10 IGNITION 10 AIR CONDITIONER 9 STEERING 9 FRONT 9 SEATS 8 SEAT BELTS 7 FUEL PUMP 7 POWER TRAIN 7 HORN 7 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 6 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 6 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 6 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 6 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 5 MASTER CYLINDER 5 RETRACTOR 5 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 5 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 5 TREAD/BELT 5 ANCHORAGE 5 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 5 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 5 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 MODULE 4 REAR 4 STARTER ASSEMBLY 4 FRONT UNDERHOOD 4 BODY 3 DOOR 3 FRONT 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 ROTOR 3 MECHANICAL 3 REAR/OTHER 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 PADS 3 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 SWITCH 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 RACK AND PINION 3 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 3 CRUISE CONTROL 3 LATCH 3 ENGINE 3 VISIBILITY 2 WINDSHIELD 2 EQUIPMENT 2 STRUCTURE 2 DISC 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 COOLING SYSTEM 2 LATCH 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 SWITCH 2 WEBBING 2 RECLINER 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 SIDEWALL 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 DRUM 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 LABELS 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 SERVICE BRAKES 2 BUMPERS 1 LINKAGES 1 DELIVERY 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 WHEELS 1 HEATER CORE 1 CALIPER 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 INTERIOR 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 MACPHERSON STRUT 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 POWER ADJUST 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 FAN 1 RIM 1 HYDRAULIC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LOWER ARM 1 COLUMN 1 SPRINGS/BAGS 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 BEAD 1 INDICATOR LIGHT 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 BOOSTER 1 FUEL PUMP 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2002 12 2001 22 2000 26 1999 98
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