Ford Escort 2003
Model Escort made in 2003 by Ford got 10 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and seat belts. There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 2 engine.
Model 2003
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 26/31/28 | 29/39.7/33.0027 | Regular | 830 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 26/33/29 | 28.7/42/33.4694 | Regular | 802 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04E048000 | TRW OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 388 | 08/27/2004 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/12/2004 | 07/13/2004 | 571 | 209 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trw driver's side seat belts manufactured on december 6 and 9, 2002, for use as replacement equipment for 1997 ford escort 4-door and station wagon platform vehicles, ford's p/n f7cz54611b09aac. the seat belt assemblies exhibit a no-lock condition which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Trw will notify the customers who purchased the replacement seat belt assemblies free of charge. the recall began on august 27, 2004. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to service replacement equipment for use in 1997-2003 model year ford escort and mercury tracer 4-door and station wagon vehicles and has no relation to any original equipment installed in ford vehicles by ford motor company.for more information customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 19016 | 01/01/2006 | 10019076 | Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt | 02/10/2006 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 02208 | 10/14/2002 | 10013060 | Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh | 04/07/2005 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 04V09 | 08/12/2004 | 10009870 | Trw vehicle safety systems, inc. is recalling certain service replacement seatbelt retractors (driver's side front retractor in gray) manufactured in december 2002 and sold as a service replacement part between december 2002 and july 2004. | 11/01/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/13/2004 | 12000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 25 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy. driver sustained minor injuries. manufacturer had not been contacted.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 23600 | 1 | 07/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 30724 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escort. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. it would not move in reverse or forward. the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. the transmission rattles and shakes, and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the ford dealer tested and repaired the transmission in 2007, but the failure recurred. the transmission has a 80,000 mile warranty, but the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle. the contact took her vehicle to four different ford dealers and they stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure. she feels that because her vehicle has so few mileage and is still under warranty, it should be repaired. the failure mileage was 30,724. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 10 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escort. in 2004, the abs light began illuminating intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer was not able to repair the failure. the contact recently received recall # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). the dealer performed the repair, however, the abs light illuminated before she left the parking lot. the manufacturer told the contact to take the vehicle to another ford dealer. the current mileage is 49,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 23600 | 1 | 07/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 23600 | 1 | 07/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 3000 | 2 | 10/09/2003 |
| Vehicle severely vibrated while in motion at 70 mph, and in non motion. vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions. dealer informed consumer that it was the normal characteristic of that vehicle.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/07/2005 | 13970 | 2 | 12/04/2004 |
| While driving 2003, ford, escape with 13.970 mile with general ameri - trac, 225/70r15 passenger rear tire thread separated from tire, causing damage to under carriage and bumper. while replacing tire with spare noticed driver's rear tire also started to separate. escape was to unsafe to drive at this point, and had to be towed to cutter ford dealership, aiea hawaii. dealership would not do anything, saying tires were on for 12,000 miles or 1 year. took car to sears to have tires replaced which cost little over 250.00, but this didn't include any body damage caused by the tire. it appeared to m that dealership wish to avoild any problems with tires, like previous tire problems. tires have always been diven on paved roads. have retained the paperwork from sears on the condition of tires.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/25/2005 | 12000 | 1 | 05/15/2003 |
| Dt: the caller says vehicle vibrates when it is in idle. also when vehicle is at a stop light or signs the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. this happened for the last 6 months and it became worse. dealer said there was nothing they could do to fix it. the manufacturer said it was a characteristic of the vehicle, and it could not be fixed. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 23600 | 1 | 07/03/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | BRIDGEPORT | 06606 | PARK CITY FORD | 203-366-3425 |
| HI | AIEA | 96701 | CUTTER FORD AIEA | 808-564-9216 |
| PA | MEADVILLE | WEBBER HARRIS FORD | ||
| VA | MARION | FAMILY FORD | 276-7836981 |