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Everything about the Ford Escort, all generations together: defects, recalls, service bulletins and discussions. Pick a generation to narrow it down.
147 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 1982–1988), typically at around 80,000 miles. Most often named: ignition:switch (51%), ignition (16%). Reported consequences: 95 fires, 4 injuries.
52 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 1984–1988), typically at around 75,000 miles. Most often named: engine:gasoline (67%), engine (31%). Reported consequences: 21 fires, 1 death.
29 owners in the United States reported problems with the seat belts of this car to NHTSA (model years 1983–1988). Most often named: front:buckle assembly (24%), front:anchorage (21%), front:retractor (21%). Reported consequences: 4 crashes, 8 injuries.
18 owners in the United States reported problems with the fuel system of this car to NHTSA (model years 1983–1988), typically at around 5,000 miles. Most often named: delivery:fuel pump (33%), delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (17%), fuel injection system (17%). Reported consequences: 6 fires.
15 owners in the United States reported problems with the steering of this car to NHTSA (model years 1982–1988). Most often named: steering wheel/handle bar (27%), rack and pinion (27%), linkages:tie rod assembly (20%). Reported consequences: 1 fire.
On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Subject regarding fuse box cover and #7 fuse location. *tt
Information regarding no start due to a seized camshaft. *yh
07-nov-2001
Defects and discussions are filed under a generation: pick one above to add yours.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).