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Common Problems with 1999 Ford Escort

Retrospectively, the 1999 Ford Escort had 82 complaints, and 17% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 1999 Ford Escort?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 1999 Ford Escort fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 14 TIRES 13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 SUSPENSION 5 SEAT BELTS 4 STEERING 4 SEATS 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 POWER TRAIN 3 EQUIPMENT 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 ENGINE 2 STRUCTURE 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1

Worst 1999 Ford Escort Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

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 cra...

SEAT BELTS
1999 Ford Escort September 19, 2000 Victims: 3

My car was broadsided by another vehicle on the passenger side doors. my 13 yr. old son was in the front passenger side, with his seat belt on. when...

ENGINE
1999 Ford Escort March 4, 2003 Victims: 2 Mileage: 8300 miles

Noticed that engine warning light was coming up on and off, changed spark plugs,wires, light would go off for a period and than come back on. i was dr...