Ford Escort 1981-2003
Model Escort made by Ford got 17 consumer complains as well as 32 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.
Car model
| Name | Number of models | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Escort 1981 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Ford Escort 1982 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Ford Escort 1983 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 |
| Ford Escort 1984 | 28 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 27 |
| Ford Escort 1985 | 40 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 32 |
| Ford Escort 1986 | 11 | 2 | 26 | 7 | 54 |
| Ford Escort 1987 | 8 | 3 | 24 | 7 | 68 |
| Ford Escort 1988 | 7 | 2 | 25 | 5 | 218 |
| Ford Escort 1989 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 202 |
| Ford Escort 1990 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 3 | 148 |
| Ford Escort 1991 | 7 | 4 | 62 | 6 | 419 |
| Ford Escort 1992 | 7 | 3 | 68 | 1 | 223 |
| Ford Escort 1993 | 7 | 3 | 86 | 1 | 490 |
| Ford Escort 1994 | 6 | 2 | 83 | 0 | 372 |
| Ford Escort 1995 | 6 | 5 | 82 | 1 | 771 |
| Ford Escort 1996 | 6 | 1 | 90 | 0 | 266 |
| Ford Escort 1997 | 4 | 2 | 150 | 2 | 755 |
| Ford Escort 1998 | 6 | 1 | 125 | 1 | 489 |
| Ford Escort 1999 | 6 | 2 | 95 | 1 | 440 |
| Ford Escort 2000 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 136 |
| Ford Escort 2001 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 100 |
| Ford Escort 2002 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 42 |
| Ford Escort 2003 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| BC5227961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50502 | Information for air bag dtc b1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| BC5207961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50483 | Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| BC5204961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50480 | Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes p0300 thru p0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| BC5190961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50468 | Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| BC5182961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50460 | Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5181961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50459 | Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5183961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50461 | An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.e. rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9668961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50529 | Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes p0171 & p0174 (vacuum leak). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| BC5175961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50454 | Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9676961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50536 | Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| BC5176961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50455 | Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC4651961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50443 | Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. may be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||||
| BC9672961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50532 | Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| BC9674961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50534 | Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| BC9694961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50552 | Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| BC4854961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50444 | Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5217961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50492 | Information on replaced/repaired manual transmission under warranty and returned w/ signs of improper/lack of maintenance or misdiagnosis. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC9642961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50506 | Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| BC5224961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50499 | Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| BC0718961021 | 10/21/1996 | 50382 | Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| BC5209961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50484 | Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| BC9673961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50533 | Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| BC9682961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50541 | Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| BC5075961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50445 | Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| BC5174961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50453 | Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| BC5214961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50489 | Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| BC5198961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50475 | Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 030801 | 04/01/2003 | 10002681 | Surge on acceleration at 1800-2500 rpnm - zx2 models equipped with manual transaxle only. 2001-2003 escort zx2. *tt | 09/10/2003 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| BC5186961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50464 | Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||||
| BC9677961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50537 | Engineering is investigating a concern where the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated & code p0400 or p1195 is stored in memory. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| BC9695961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50553 | Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes u1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| BC9680961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50540 | Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| Electrical fire originating under dash. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/09/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that their vehicle broke down, eventually they learned that the crankshaft pulley seal had broken, causing the crankshaft to shift and the fan belt to twist and become unusable, vehicle was towed to dealership. *tt | |||
| 10/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Plastic timing belt failed resulting in a coolant leak. *ak | |||
| 10/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| #2 and #3 engine head cylinders lack cooling jackets; thus if engine runs for more than 11/2 hours, it seizes. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle lurched forward and caused an accident. | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. *dh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/03/1994 | |||
| After vehicle had sat for two days, the next day the vehicle caught on fire while sitting, totalled. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/31/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced fuel filter. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Fwd fm webmaster request all documentation of nhtsa investigation pe89-143 & ea90-008 re 1987-90 ford escort.*mr *cb *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 9 | |||
| Several fleet vehicles owned by consumer have experienced continued seat belt failures. | |||
| 09/25/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt caused internal injuries during collision. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake pedal fell off. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | |||
| 12/02/2002 | |||
| The consumer is concerned she had her vehicle check and the mechanic notice that the coil spring was broke. please provide additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| After being towed to a firestone service center, consumer was told that coil springs were broken in the rear on both sides of vehicle. *tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| Foul odor emitting from heater core. | |||