1993 FORD Escort

The automatic seatbelt started hesitating and finally it got hungup. It started pulling down my alternator and I took it took an electrical shop. They said it would cost anywhere from $300-400 to have it replaced or they could disconnect it for the $97.00. I just got the car a few days earlier.

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Fuel system – tank leaks, can only fill to 3/4Paint – chipping/peelingSeats – Driver’s automatic seat belt cable came out, does not operate properlytransmission – first transmission replaced right after warranty expired, second transmission went out Dec 2002brakes – rear brakes do not operate properly after replaced, cannot use emergency brake as it sticks on, not enough room for brakesradio – fall of 2002, something started draining my battery, just found out it is defective radio

drivers side shoulder (motorized) harness will not engage and does not work properly bought car used and not much money for repairs

Brakes-roughness during acceleration, shudder during deceleration, front brake squeals below 35 mph, windshield wipers streak and scratch window, driveability, high idle lifter noise after start up excessive fuel consumption when idling ,hard engagement into reverse seat belt binding seized both passenger and drivers side resulting in breakage, liftgate fails to stay up and has resulted in head injury when it fells, steering wheel shudders and shakes a lot when slowing down seatbelt track failure also has sparks from the fuse box if u try to put in or take out a fuse, no repairs were made since I don

Took car to Firestone on S. Virginia and Grove in Reno, NV for electric fuel pump replacement. Up until this point car ran with NO engine light ever coming on or any type of engine heating up problem. When pump, filter was replaced the check engine light began to appear and the engine heat guage went from always on Cold to the Middle. That was day one. I took back and they said was fine. Next day I drove 5 miles and engine light came on, and auto went to HOT and a fire began under the hood. Firestone says it is an electrical issue, which of course never existed before. I believe it is connected to them attempting to put 3 different fuel pumps in and doing the last hastely. At any rate my car is finished as I can not afford to pay 2200 to repair

Consumer letter regarding replacement timing belt. *ts the consumer wanted to know does the timing belt need to be replaced periodically and if so at what intervals. the consumer stated the guide for the 1.8l stated the timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles, however it didn't mention how often the 1.9l should be replaced. *jb

Trunk cylinder collapsed when opened due to defective springs. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak

Automatic seat belt failure. *ak

After several hours of freeway driving, when slowing to a stop and depressing clutch, engine races to increasingly higher rpms. *ak

Independent front suspension failure causing steering problems prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to vin number. *dh

Gas gauge stays on empty all the time.

Dash lights fail intermittently.

Ignition switch short.*sd

Horn failed/replaced.

Seat belt failed to restrain occupant during collision. *sd

Steering locks up occasionally in winter weather, causing loss of control/accident. *dh

Windshield wipers do not have enough pressure to clean/dry windows; leave a film of rain or condensation. 8ak

Dirvers motorbelt won't retract occasionally, passengers motorbelt doesn't lock on hard stops. *dh

Fuel tank not designed w/baffles to prevents fuel from moving around erratically.

Ignition switch fire.

Engine failed, required replacement. *tw

Difficulty in braking.

Right brake caliper froze, making loud noise. *dsh

Thermostat failed causing radiator to overheat.

Passengers motorbelt stopped working.

Drivers motorbelt will not retract. *dsh

Seat track/anchor failed on impact, forcing driver into dash/steering wheel, causing injuries.

Seat back release lever broke due to excessive force in accident, causing seat back to recline backwards. *sd

Intermittent sudden accelerations, causing loss of control. *skd

Rear seat belts failed twice. *dsh

Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident. *skd

Air conditioner inoperative. *sd

Intermittent stalling. *sd

Heater inoperative. *sd

Ford takes no responsibily, possibility of inoperability in an accident situation is probable

Air conditioner leak. *skd

Vehicle interior contains formaldehyde, causing owner to become ill when in car. *tw

Defroster/heater inoperative. *aw

The fuel cutoff switch activated while traveling over bumps, causing the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. dealer said that cut off switch needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak

Vehicle designed without passenger side exterior rearview mirror, causing poor visibility. (other vehicle on 471388) *skd

Formaldehyde used in the design of headliner, causing illness. aw

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford escort. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. in addition, excessive fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be replaced. there was a manufacturer's voluntary recall pertaining to the fuel tank however the contact's vin was not included. the contact performed numerous temporary repairs on the vehicle and the problem persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. updated 08-07-12 *bf updated 08/08/2012 *js updated 2/25/13 *cn updated 03/11/2013 *js

Passenger's side front seatbelt stopped working in october 2003, driver's side seatbelt stopped working about february 2004, automatic belt retractors try to move then stop. a grinding / whirring can be heard at times. both belts are un usable. *tr

Initially, the brake light came on. i then checked the brake fluid, which was below minimum required. i have now filled the required level. yesterday, the brake pedal completely failed to stop the vehicle - no compression at all. the brake pedal goes down all the way with no compression. it could have caused a serious accident but luckily, i was able to control due to manual gear. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford escort. while the vehicle was parked in a mechanic's garage, it caught fire. the fire destroyed the vehicle, the other vehicles in the garage, and the garage itself. the fire department stated that the fire originated under the dashboard of his vehicle, possibly the ignition switch. a police and fire report were filed. the vehicle was at the shop for new brakes and tie rods. updated 02/01/08. *lj

As briefly and succintly as i can; my father was driving a 1993 ford escort station wagon on one of the last days of winter when he apparently hit a patch of black ice. he did go left of center and was hit by an oncoming vehicle (each vehicle @ 35mph). my question involves the side impact capability of this model - the impact was as close to being right on the "b'" pillar as possible and this thing just folded in half. the roof folded, the floor buckled and the passenger side was touching the steering wheel. at this point, i need to emphasize this car was not a bucket of rust - he bought it used because of the low miles and great condition (my father, the eternal bargain hunter). although i've lost my father to this accident, i am curious if this was an anomoly or are these station wagons noted for this collapsing feature? if this hasn't been noted before, i will presume this was a "one of" event, but if there are others that have exhibited the same failure mode, i would say there is a problem. as a side note, i have seen where this year and several after it weren't tested for side impact. any information you may have to share would be greatly appreciated. thanks, tom davis

In 1992 i bought a brand new 1993 escort gt spartanburg, sc. the 1st part of the year everything was fine. after, the car was in and out of the shop to date for hesitation, fuel system problems, odd noises and other things. i filed for lemon law in 1993-94 in texas. was told they would replace the motor, could take up to a month before i got the car back. when asked if they would supply a loaner car i was told no. without finances to rent a car to get to & from work (50 mls daily) i could not accept the offer at that time without them providing transportation. over the years, it's been 1 problem after another. since 1994, i replaced 3 catalytic converters, numerous diagnostic machines to find why it would stall in idle and no acceleration after car warmed up& other things. in 1995, the fuel tank developed a crack at solder joint between the fuel return & the fuel pump sending unit located at top of tank resulting in fumes & gas leaking when filled. three ford dealerships said only 1992 ford escorts were included in the recall for this problem and there was nothing they could do even though it was manufactured in 1992. the automatic seat belt, driver side quit working. we replaced it with a new one but still won't work. something wrong with the wiring. two ford dealerships can't fix nor two auto electricians. i contacted ford again under lemon law, they told me it was a one time offer. since i refused the first offer, there was nothing they could do. recommended i sell the car and buy another one. i can not possibly put these problems on someone else? this was totally unethical. i"ve been loyal to ford since in my teens. this is my 2nd ford escort & my first/only new vehicle i ever owned. i still have the car & would really like ford to do right by me in this situation. *jb

Tl* -the contact stated that the passenger shoulder restraint and the driver's seat belt were not working in her 1993 ford escort and she discovered that it is not uncommon for her vehicle. she contacted ford motor company and they told her that the dealer can service her vehicle, but it would not be covered under the warranty. the warranty is does not cover vehicles over 5 years or 50,000 mileage. this was told to her by 1 supervisor and 2 representatives. she also experienced a buckle failure that she must repair at her own cost. *nm

The brakes on our 1993 ford escort locked up causing catastrophic brake failure. had to replace the master cylinder, both front calipers, both rotors, all hoses and pads. this brake failure could have caused an accident and even death. *jb

Consumer letter regarding replacement timing belt. *ts the consumer wanted to know does the timing belt need to be replaced periodically and if so at what intervals. the consumer stated the guide for the 1.8l stated the timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 miles, however it didn't mention how often the 1.9l should be replaced. *jb

Dt: purchased this vehicle at a used lot. after 90 days the transmission pump went out. bought it with 48,000 miles. went to two different mechanic shops, and they said it had too much wear for that amount of mileage. the exhaust system came off, the shocks were bad, the tires were al defective, and the brakes failed. the dealer from who the vehicle was purchased was out business. *ak

Female end of elr lap belt spontainiously stopped latching. *ak

Consumer's vehicle has motorized seat belts. the belt will tighten inadvertently, feeling as if consumer was being choked. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the repairs will cost $400.00. *ak....also, front fender and middle of the vehicle above the fender is peeling paint, and check engine light comes on while driving and goes off when stepping on the brakes at stop sign or traffic light or whenever consumer applies the brakes. *ak

The battery cable broke off and the consumer was unable to start the vehicle unless she taped the cable in place. the vehicle was taken to ford and the consumer was told that the part was no longer available. *ak the consumer was driving the vehicle when the engine shut off. there was a special grounding wire from the computer to the cable post wire. the consumer was concerned with the fact that the grounding wire was not connected to the frame instead of the battery and suggested that without this bracket harness wire, the vehicle would not start. *sc *jb

While driving the car at night on the highway at 65 mph headlights went out. tried turning them on and off, still didn't work. the only reason there was no fire or crash is because i used my hazard lights to find my way to the breakdown lane. headlights, being up there with "tires", are one of the most important safety features a car can have, and them failing in the middle of the night on the highway is not something i particularly enjoy.*ak

Vehicle's rpms stay high after the accelerator is released. *mr the mechanic indicated that the pedal wasn't sticky nor was the throttle cable. the check engine light rarely illuminated. this problem started occurring during cold weather (below 0 degrees). the rpms revved high and continued to rise when the problem occurred. shutting off the engine "solved" the problem for a few minutes or until the pedal was pressed. the air intake valve was cleaned but the problem still occurred. *ph *nm

Smoked started coming from under the hood. this occurred while the vehicle was parked, but idling. where the fire originated was difficult to determine because all the engine components melted. mechanic indicated fire started due to a fuel line failure as stated in recall 92v117000.*ak

While pushing in the clutch,the transmission idled high . this caused the vehicle to accelerate. the driver took the vehicle to a mechanic and had them to clean the throttle body and sensor and replace the air filter. *jb

The fuel pump shorted out and burnt the wiring harness. there's a recall on this issue, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

Consumer lost control of vehicle causing consumer to hit a ditch. *mr the vehicle was going westbound on the turnpike when the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck a north side ditch. the tread had become unglued to the left rear tire. the tire maintained air pressure. *scc *jb

1993 ford escort wagon - rear window defrost - electrical wiring shorted at hatchback door. wire harness was cracked at bend point for rear door to open. all most all wires going to hatchback door had been exposed down to the core wire! when rear defrost was turned on a smell of burnt plastic was detected, then smoke was seen coming from driver side dash. defrost at hatchback door had shorted with tail light wiring, melting wiring back into fuse box. fire was prevented by shutting off defrost. but rear brake and tail lights did not work. *la

Heard popping noise coming from rear struts. found both rear coil springs broken. replaced both springs and rear struts.trying to recall when this could have happened i remembered 2 instances while driving my car i heard loud unexpected banging noises. thinking i had hit something in the road, but not seeing anything in the road prior to the noises or in my mirror after hearing the noises, i shrugged it off. it appears they were my coils . car was not overloaded, driven hard, or on a rough road. they let go at separate times on smooth roads while driving about 45 mph. i have read were this is a not- uncommon problem for this vehicle. *la

Brakes weak since car was new. pedal goes almost completely to floor before braking and even then poorly. have replaced brake pads, discs, drums, hoses, master cylinder and booster (every component), bled and adjusted several times to no effect. calling to ford to report the problem and get them to fix it was a waste of time. appears manufacturer was known of a problem and released a t.s.b. only after all vehicles covered were out of warranty. checked with dealer and parts not available. i felt there should be a recall out due to this problem and they should be forced to fix it. i am all out of options. *la

Vehicle seat broke loose during a collision. *mr *cb. the consumer was a passenger in the vehicle, when it was rear ended. (lawyer anthony irace on behalf of client nancy goetchius.) *jb

1993 ford escort stationwagon rolled over at 50 mph, the front passenger side roof caved in causing severe injuries to the front seat passenger's head and face. the seat and shoulder belts were in excellent working condition and properly used. the roof and side body pillars do not give sufficient rollover protection to prevent severe head and facial injuries to front seat occupants. the roof caves down to the top of the seatback. if the seatback can hold up the roof, why aren't the roof and side pillars designed to support themselves in a rollover accident?*ak

Consumer noticed while traveling 25mph vehicle was riding rough. vehicle was serviced, adjustable arms and bushings were replaced. *ak

The "rear laterial link", which is part of the rear suspension on the ford escort has a problem with breakage which can cause an accident at highway speed. my son's broke at 35mph and almost lost control.*ak

The left rear tire tread wore prematurely (goodyear infinitred, p175/70r13-82s please provide the dot number). *nlm

I bought a used car through ebay from adam from east coast motors used car dealer for $1200. he advertised the car as having anti-lock brakes and drivers side airbag, both safety feaures which i needed for my girlfriend and future child. upon taking it for a required pa inspection 2 weeks later, and spending $700 for it just to pass, i found out it didn't have anti-lock brakes or drivers side airbag. i contacted him and we agreed on a refund of $200. before i got his attorney's papers to sign before he sent the refund, i received the title in the mail. it had 125,543 miles on it, but the car odometer (and how it was advertised) had 99,175 miles. i contacted him again trying to find a resolution. since the date of the reported mileage was past the date i bought it, he will do nothing at all for for me, not even the agreed $200. but the reported mileage was taken from the last title transfer, when he bought the car. we was very rude in his last email. please help. *jb

Automatic driver side seat belt failed. *jb

Both rear leaf springs broke on the vehicle. *jb

While turning at 30 mph steering column locked up, causing vehicle to hit a tree. please provide additional information.*ak

Fuel tank leaking at hose fitting. crack in plastic tank. no replacement available due to many failures. bought car new and it has never been in a wreck. seat belts fail to retract in rear seat compartment. dealer fixed twice for the same problem. car is now out of warranty. *mr *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*768008

My son was killed in an auto accident. he was the driver. the shoulder harness broke loose from the door frame. his car was a 1993 ford escort with automatic shoulder harness. the shoulder harness assembly stayed in the door frame, but the part that holds the shoulder harness in the unit broke. ts

Engine problems usually on the highway. vehicle refuse to speed up, the rpm indicator will turn, the engine will run, but the forward motion just dies. fixed by pulling over and restarting the engine. feels like a design problem.

Seat (shoulder strap) will not retract forward when door is opened, does not alway retract back, lap belt has broken twice, replace once, lap belt sometimes get stuck, buzzer goes off when the back doors opens which is not suppose to happen.

Consumer states that the front seat belts are inoperable. dealer notified said track and motor is defective. ts

Smelled of gas, upon getting out of the car notice gas pouring from the car, seat dont lock properly, head gasket replaced

Consumer's wife wasd driving and suddenlly smoke began to come from under the dash, and vehicle shut off. consumer's wife was able to drift to side of the road and call a tow truck after she could not restart vehicle. it wastowed to a ford dealer, who after looking at vehicle told them that wiring harness had short out. they had another wiring harness put on by same mechanic, and tried to restart vehicle. it immediately burned out.consumer felt this could be a safety hazard.*ak

Brake pedal goes almost to the floor before vehicle stops. problem is so often that it is getting difficult trying to avoid having an accident.*ak

While having, the vehicle in the repair shop for service on other parts, the mechanic noticed that coil springs on the rear suspension failed. also, there had been a lot of problems on ford, escorts concerning the rear springs being defective. *ak there was intermittent front wheel whines. the service mechanic commented about the many broken springs on this make/model. (both rear springs were found broken) *sc *jb

Consumer states the motorized seat belt on the driver side stops midway on the track leaving the driver unrestrained. the dealer has been contacted, the consumer feels that he dealer should replace the component free of charge since it is safety related .*jb *nlm

Consumer stated that while driving could feel that vehicle was not riding smooth and could feel all bump on the road, where took vehicle a mechanic who find out that rear spring was broken. nlm

When filling up fuel, vehicle has strong gas fumes on inside from back of vehicle due to connection to fuel tank leaking. dealer contacted.*ak consumer adds that the metal and rubber fuel lines which are connected to the fuel tank leak when tank is full. *tt

Consumer can pull key out of ignition switch when vehicle is running. dealer contacted. *ak

Vehicle stops, and goes at will. consumer thinks it is ignition switch. this vehicle is dangerous to consumer and his wife. *ak

1993 ford escort station wagon. sharp metal edge at wiring harness entrance to station wagon hatch, caused abrasion of wiring leading to short circuit and vehicle fire.*ak

Starter fails to disengage once ignition is switched on. owner has to unhook battery to shut starter off. please describe detail. *ak

Experienced smoking from starter. please give more detials. *ak

Drove the vehicle to work, parked at 30 min later, electrical short under the hood compartment fire, will provide more information. *ak

Presence of oddr fumes, suspected to be coming from ignition switch. *ak

When rearended, the shoulder portion of the seatbelt pulled away from the car and did not protect the occupant. *ak

Fuel leaked on the electricl wiring causing the wiring to melt. *ak

At 18,000 miles had to replace the transmission , please describe . *ak

Vehicle gas pedal stuck to the floor when trying to pass another vehicle, dealer can not correct the problem.

Vehicle was parked, electrical short, vehicle caught fire under the hood compartment, will provide more information. *ak

Purchase car new sometimes when driving car accelerates motor runs fast . tt

When weather is cold drivers side motorized seat belts do not react. *ak

Experiencing abs failure. inability to stop. pedal bypass. *ak

While driving, at approx. 55mph, suddenly heard loud pop, rear window side portions fell out, then glass shattered all over rear seats, no impact. *ak

The engine suddenly accelerates when not pushing on the gas pedal. tt

The vehicle sudden accelerated when the consumer put the vehicle in reverse, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak

Brakes system failure, brake fluid line raptured and leaked fluid. tt

The vehicle suddenly accelerated, cannot stop the vehicle. *ak

The drivers side automatic seatbelt no longer retracts automatically. please describe. tt

Driver's side automatic seat shoulder belt failure, erratic operation of shoulder belt. tt

687-3469 wk, engine went high idle, swerved missed another vehicle, throttle body in cold weather closed the valve, impact 11:00 position speed 40 mph. tt

The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the consumer put the vehicle in reverse, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak

The drivers side seatbelt did not tighten on impact. please describe. tt

Purchased car new, sometimes when driving car accelerates, motor runs fast . tt

When applying the brake locks up have disc brake. tt

During cold weather, engine speed up out of control, must turn off the ignition to stop the acceleration. *ak

Lap/shoulder belt in the rear on the driver will not retract and front driver side will not retract. tt

Fuel tank leakage when fueling the vehicle, dealer is not able to find problem. tt

Iac solenoid sticks, resulting in vehicle acceleration, replace iac solenoid. tt

The car disengages. please describe. tt

Brake caliper failure, dealer had to replace disk calipers, there is a loud noise when applying brakes. *ak

Engine continues at high idle even when releasing the accelerator pedal. tt

Vehicle goes high idle rpms goes 40 to 50 mph, stop the vehicle and put into neutral position and apply the brakes. tt

The rear wheel wasn't realigned. tt

Disc brakes, while driving brakes make a sqeeking noise. tt

When pulling up and stopping quickly, have to step on brakes hard; do not feel like they are grabbing. tt

Was rear ended and pushed into another car, seat broke and seat belt did not restrain. tt

Replace fuel pump, later smelled fume inside the car after a fill up, resulting in a fuel leak. tt

Cranshaft pulley belt and tensioner broke, causing loss of control. *ak

Motorized seat belt snapped from the retractor connection during accident. tt

The dapper pulley which holds the belt comes apart while driving. tt

Passive restraint fails to engage once ignition is activated. belts repaired (6) times w/condition reoccuring. please describe details. tt

When air conditioner is on car accelerates and decelerates on its own. tt air conditioner also makes noises and has an odor. transmission takes 3 to 4 attempts before engaging in reverse. steering wheel does not lock. hatchback does not open and close properly. front driver's side lense is cracked. front bumper is not aligned properly. doors are not aligned properly, causing them not to close properly. window seal broke causing wind noise. *slc

Sunvisor on driver's side has door that covers up light in mirror made of velcro/keeps door closed; glue overheats/does not hold;restricts driver's view of road

Motorized seat belts are sticking. tt

The gas tank has developed a hole due to a design defect, causing fuel leak. *ak

Fuel tank has a hole in it. had fixed, has to be fixed again. tt

Motorized shoulder harness are inoperative, won't activate towards driver/pass. tt consumer states there are multiple fuse outages caused by an internal electrical problem. *slc

Transmission will not shift from park to drive intermittently. tt

Fuel tank replaced as per service recall (94b55). *ak

Brakes failed. *ak

Driver side seatbelt automatic retractor does not work. tt

The fuel throttle stuck, vehicle aacelerated out of control, resulting in an accident. *ak

Throttle went into open position, speed up 75 mph, check engine light came on replace the throttle position sensor. tt

Check engine light came on. *ak

Heater defroster failure, visibility obstructed because of lack of window defroster. tt

Faulty steering geer box, caused loss of steering control, vehicle would intermittently slide across the road.

Manual transmission gear box can't shift into 2nd/4th/reverse gears. tt

Automatic transmission failure, erratic performance of vehicle. tt

While driving car seemed to pull to right, driver proceeded to straighten car and car went left then right causing an accident. damaging front end of vehicle.

Vehicle accelerates out of control, possible due to a throttle position sensor malfunction. tt

When driving car pull to the left was driving put cruise control on at 60 mph start to get off exit cruise control wouldn't go off had to cut car off. tt

When driving vehicle pulls constantly to the left. *ak

Windshield wiper/washer switch replaced. *ak

Replaced speedometer cable. *ak

Replaced left caiper. *ak

Battery failure. *ak

Engine compartment fire. tt

Purchased car as a program car and the transmission when out twice, the time at first 32,000 miles and right know the transmission is at 52,000 miles . tt

The shoulder harness connector is too close to the ear/shoulder belt fits across neck, open door to get out and connector hits head. 8ak

When pushing gas pedal down, gas pedal will not return because shoe gets caught on heater linkages. *ak

While triaveling on road, cut heater temperature control to off, cable/control locks foot down. *ak

Warped front brake rotors. *ak

Replaced master cylinder. *ak

Driver's lap belt release button stuck trapping occupant inside vehicle; took approximately 3 minutes to release button. tt

Rear window shattered without any prior warning. tt

Failure of fuel tank seal caused fuel pump located inside tank to leak fuel from top of tank down onto ground; could cause fire. tt

Abs anti-lock brake fail. tt

When shifting transmission into reverse, vehicle pulls forward. *ak

Gas guage failed, indicates half full when tank is empty. *ak

Replaced transaxle. *ak

Car caught fire. tt

Consumer ownes same kind of vehicle but with different years. rear springs have broken and have pushed inward of vehicle. consumer has checked and found problem is common with these vehicles. *ak *yd

The gas tank light doesn't work when gas level is low. tt

Passenger and driver seat belts are erratic when car is started. tt

Rims have cracks around the base. dealer was notifed. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak

Passenger's side front seatbelt stopped working in june 1999, driver's side seatbelt stopped working on 1june2001, causing loss of protection. both times belts moved a few inches, then stopped.*ak

Ignition switch gets hot and melts connectors. connectors stay open which causes windshield wipers and blower fan not to work. this was third switch. contacted dealer.

While traveling heard noise from under vehicle. vehicle was serviced, and technician stated that catalytic converter system needed to be replaced. *ak heat shields are coming loose and are rattling, tsb 98-20-10 has been issued, however manufacturer will not repair. *slc

Automatic seat belt operates correctly when door is closed,closing when door seat belt harness doesn't secure across chest. consumers states that ford, probe has same problem, and manufacturer should have a solution for escort because it is a safety issue.*ak this vehicle had the same defects as that of 1990 probe produced by the same manufacturer. *yh

Vehicle was at stop sign, got rearended by another vehicle going about 25 mph. upon impact, driver's seat track broke. *ak

Driver's shoulder harness does not retract along track. dealer has inspected vehicle, and vehicle needs a new track and motor. *ak

Motorized seat belt does not lock, and it clicks continuously. seat light flashes. problem is occurring all the time. has not contacted dealer yet.*ak

Vehicle stalls unexpectedly at any speed.*ak

While driving gas pedal got stuck. only after applying brakes did gas pedal loosen. this has been happening since august 2000, then, on 12 november gas pedal got stuck while driving 50mph, and even after consumer hit brake hard, gas pedal still stayed stuck. consumer put vehicle in neutral, then gas pedal got unstuck , and consumer was able to pull over. not taken to dealer for this problem yet. during week of 6 november, 2000 vehicle was taken to dealer because when gas was applied vehicle would buck, this has not happened again since repairs. *ak

Vehicle caught on fire under hood while driving due to a faulty wiring harness.*ak

Driver had lost control of vehicle, possibly fell asleep and ran off the road , car went over enbankment and hit head-on against rocks. driver was thrown from vehicle through windshield about 30-35 feet due failure of automatic seatbelt. automatic seat belt was in forward postion on the automatic rail, and both doors were completely closed. also battery was thrown from the vehicle . defect resulted in death of driver.*ak

Fueltank problems, please add additionalinformation. *ak

Automatic seat belts would go half way on to track. would be difficult to get in or out of vehicle. emergency bypass would lock up. cannot turn the handle. has happened three times. been to an independent mechanic for the 1st replacement. this has happened again.*ak

Trunk cylinder collapsed when opened due to defective springs. dealer has repaired vehicle.*ak

Fuel pumps has suffered stress cracks, causing the fuel to rise up and leak out of the top. ford has been contacted and replaced the part once. *ak

Trunk lid, once up, would fall down without warning. arm attachment failed to maintain the trunk lid in an upright position. taking vehicle to dealer's mechanic to check.*ak

Vehicle was placed in the park position for over 30 minutes when it caught on fire around the dash area. vehicle was totaled. consumer has contacted manufacturer. please provide any further details. *ak

Defective fuel tank leaks fuel which may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition. there is a national back order on the fuel tanks. *ak the heater shield bracket broke off causing leak from plastic gas tank. *yh

Plastic lenses of headlight lenses became opaque and caused visual difficulties which could result in a crash. common problem. *ak *ml

When driving over an extended period of time and going to slowdown , engine will rev instead of slowing down. driver must shut engine and coast in order to slowdown. dealer had vehicle 4-5 times, but could not duplicate the defect.*ak

On fuel tank two pieces of plastic melted together. seam on the fuel tank had split & was leaking fuel. took to dealership & informed by mechanic that fuel tank would be replaced at consumer's cost. *ak

Driver's side seat belt was making a clicking noise. seat belt would not go back into restraint. it just stuck, and consumer was not restrained. *ak *ml

Driver's side seat belt will not retract, making it impossible use seat belts. please provide further information. *ak

While attempting to stop after highway speeds vehicle will continue to accelerate and the engine idles high. dealer replaced the air sensor. ford not provided any help. *ak *ml

In an ice storm went to put foot on brakes and the car would slow down.the engine was racing when took foot off of brakes, it would go up to 40mph. it was difficult to stop. contacted a local mechanic for repairs. this happened a second time an in cold weather. *ak

Vehicle was traveling at 20 mph, when a noise was heard and vehicle would not move. overdrive blew out. dealer notified. *ak

Automatic seat belts are inoperable due to defect within the electrical system. please give any further details. *ak

When consumer fills up tank with gasoline. he smells gas fumes coming inside of the vehicle. 91-92 escorts recalled for this problem, but not the 93. *ak *ml

Gas tank cracked was made of plastic. *ak

The seat belt on the driver's side was stuck while retracting, was nearly at end of belt. can hear the motor running, but nothing was happening. *ak

Ongoing/intermittent problem with sudden acceleration: surging while at a stopping postion; also on two occasions vehicle would suddenly took off. cruise control was not engaged. dealer / manufacturer were not notified. *ak

Consumer noticed gas puddles under vehicle in driveway. dealer has been contacted. please provide further. *ak

Intermittently while driving at any speed the rpms increase dramatically. the vehicle has been repaired in 1996 for this problem. the same problem has reoccurred. please provide any further information. *ak

Had put key in ignition to start vehicle, and vehicle failed to start. would need to jiggle key in ignition to start vehicle. also, steering wheel failed to lock up after key was removed. been to dealer. mechanic informed owner vehicle not under warranty or recall. *ak

While driving down the road at approximately 20mph stopped at a red light, and then vehicle didn't start up again, no prior warning. made strange noises, and engine check light came on. vehicle put on the diagnostic machine, but couldn't find the cause. contacted deale. *ak

While driving and coming to a stop vehicle completely shut down without warning due to a broken rod which damaged other components in the engine. please give any further details. *ak

While driving down a street at aprroximately 30 mph and making a left hand turn, downshifted/ applied the brakes, and nothing happened. lost control and rear ended another vehicle. contacted the dealer. *ak

Shoulder belt is broken, and manufacturer is aware of problem. *ak

Windshield wipers just stopped working without warrning in the middle of a storm, and would not come back on. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Consumer learned of a nhtsa recall # 92-v-117-000 concerning fuel sending assembly; contacted mfr. and informed that vehicle was not part of recall. consumer is reporting that vehiicle condition is experiencing the same as recall description. can nhtsa provide addtional information.

Emergency seat belt system, that suppose to retract in an accident did not work while in an head-on collision at 25 to 30 mph. dealer has not been contacted. *ak

Had key in ignition & turned it. seat belt failed to move to restrain driver. stopped halfway in tract. failrd to go forward/backward when key was removed. taking vehicle to dealer to check & repair. *ak

Solder isn't tight on the gas tank access plate which results in a leak . consumer can smell fumes. *yh

Fuel tank has started to melt from the heat of the exhaust pipe, causing the tank to leak fuel on the exhaust pipe. dealer has been contacted. *ak *yc

Seat belts do not disengage properly or will disengage on their own while driving. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Also on 1992 escort. on both of these vehicles,the driver's side seatbelt system does not retract properly, which won't protect the occupant in event of an accident. please provide further information and both vin#. *ak

The windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. the problem was reported to the dealership. the windshield wiper switch and motor were replaced by owner. please provide any further details. *ak

Rear coil spring on rear passenger's side broke, causing a potential safety hazard. *ak

Idles high after going short distances at high speeds. the dealer repaired the vehicle and problem still occurs. the dealer replaced the air bypass valve and the throttle . *ak

The ring fuel pump to the gas tank and the plate that covers it have completely rusted. the deale has been contacted.

Driver's motor belt derailer cable came out of tract. belt was locked in position at bottom & would not release. can hear motor whinning. the motor had jammed & then burned out. (ie98074) ak

Driver's side seat belt fails to retract back to original position. would be out at least 3/4 of the way. belt cannot be released. the motor keeps running. took fuse out & now passenger's side seat belt is not working. *ak

Ie 98074. driver's seat belt is stuck and won't retract. starts to grind like if it will work. dealer contacted and stated repairs will be approximately $300. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak

After smelling fuel odor in gargage and discovering a puddle under vehicle, owner believes fuel is leaking from the filler neck. the dealer is aware of the problem. fuel tank was replaced 2 years ago because of same problem. the fuel tank has not been replaced at this time. *ak

The electrical ignition switch has a problem, it shuts the heater fan off. also, windshield wiper switch has a short circut in it. dealer has been contacted. *ak

Vehicle intermittently accelerates for unknown reason. vehicle been inspected/repaired by dealer, and problem reocurred. consumer needs help in this matter. *ak

Seat belt stays forward and will not go back. sometimes it will get stuck and not tighten. seat belt is defective. dealer contacted and replaced the track, and problem still exists. also, found that a switch in the door latch is defective, and part is not covered in the warranty. *ak

Driver side seat belt clamp wore off, sealt belt unable to fasten properly. dealer notified and informed consumer to replace the part. *ak

Driver's side automatic shoulder harness has jammed within the retracting mechanism, causing the seat belt to become inoperable. please give any further details. *ak

Rear automatic seat belt was broken, and mechanic removed the seat belt. did not replace it with another. now rides around without a rear seat belt. *ak

The automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side came off the track. the assembly was replaced in march of 96 by the dealership for the same problem at owner's expense. *ak

Consumer's motor seat gets stuck in the middle of the track, consumer had experienced this problem beginning in 93, it has since gotten worse. there is an open investigation at this time. (ie-98-074). *ak

When getting into the vehicle and opening the door the seat belt will go down, and when seating in the seat/ shutting the door, the seat belt will get stuck on the consumer's chest. the consumer took the vehicle to the shop, and the dealer put oil on the tracks. seat belts worked for a week, and curretntly the seat belt motor went out. *ak

Due to the defective engine head gasket that burnt out the engine pistons and push rods blew out. cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak

Motor belts jammed at 3/4 way at the top of the door area. dealer notified,and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. *ak

While the driving 25 mph, the pulley on the crankshaft that drives the serpentine belt was pushed out toward the frame of the car, causing the belt to come off. the problem has been corrected by a mechanic. mechanic stated to consumer that part was on national back order. *ak

Seat belts no longer retract back and fourth when opening and closing the door. the dealer is aware of the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak

While driving vehicle on dry pavement, when abs brakes were depressed they would lock up. vehicle then skidded off road, hit tree head-on. no air bags deployed. previous problem, driver's rear wheel would lock up. has police report* ak.

While in an accident the driver's side air bag did not deploy. please provide further details. *ak

Was driving on highway & noticed steering was hard. pulled over. another motorist lifted hood & noticed that a belt was broken. called a tow truck & vehicle towed to dealer. mechanic checked underhood & noticed power steering shaft had snapped. also, the bolts holding the pulley for serpentine belt had broken completely. *ak

While driving the rubber mount that is attached to the crankshaft: pulley slipped, causing the crankshaft pulley to crack, causing the serpentine belt to twist up, resulting in a broken timing belt. vehicle has been repaired.

Tail light bulb will not come out of the socket, it is fused in. the dealer has not been contacted, consumer deals with mechanic that has the socket on order, it has been two weks since the order was in. *ak

When traveling in rainy weather conditions and when the windshield wipers are needed. the wipers work for about 15 minutes and cut off without prior warning. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. please provide any further details. *ak

Consumer was driving on the highway and applying brakes when pedal went all the way to the floor. dealer notified, and conditions have not been resolved at this time. *ak

The driver's and passenger's side automatic shoulder seat belts will not retract when closing door. *ak

Upon applying force to the brake pedal the rear brakes grab, making it very difficult to stop and control the vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any futher details. *ak

Smell of gas fumes inside/outside of vehicle; checked under vehicle after smelling fumes in parking lot; gas was leaking from top of gas tank; problem corrected 1 year ago, has reoccurred; fire/explosion hazards. *ak

Motorized seat belt:put head up against door the belt slid and then released belt buckle, hit against the head. strap wrapped around the front of neck. consumer feels this is very dangerous, especially if it happened to a child. *ak

There was an electrical fire under dash of vehicle. ak

Driver's lap/shoulder over retracted, causing the driver to be cut out of the seat. *ak

The consumer took vehicle to dealership to get fuel tank gasket replaced. after picking up the vehicle from service, consumer took vehicle to fill the tank with gas. within a few miles noticed an odor of gas and gas leak. dealership unable to fibd problem. *ak

Owner's motorized seat belts are not working. *ak

Driving at approxmately 50 mph the consumer slammed on brakes to avoid an accident, the seat belt broke from the top of the shoulder strap, causing the consumer to hit the steering wheel with chest. driver sustained injuries. *ak

Manual transmission, 5 speed, when vehicle is in 5th gear and slowing down, transmission locks up and cannot move the vehicle. *ak

Stopped & put into park; shoulder/seat belt failed to release; suddenly it popped out & hit driver in head & entangled in hair; cable was hanging & moving back/forth; can hear noise & finally messed up air conditioner. *ak

When pulling out of driveway the tie rod end broke on the right side. this happened without warning. the vehicle has been repaired. *ak

Electrical seat belt is stuck in track halway. does not move. due to this defect the seat belt does not restraint the consumer in a safety manner. *ak

Was driving about 35 mph in rainy weather, rds greasy like, started applying brakes; they locked up; vehicle skidded; hit another vehicle. seat belts on driver's/passenger's unlocked. passenger flew under dashboard; driver hit steering wheel w/chest. have not taken to dealer. *ak

The drivers and front passengers automatic seat belt no longer runs on the track and the wire is exposed. *ak *jb

While driving 45 mph the glass in the rear passenger window shattered, cause unknown. also the glass in the rear hatch window shattered while park in a private garage, no cause is found to why this occurred. please give further details. *ak

The driver's side motorized seat belt no longer runs on the track and cannot be used. *ak

While getting into vehicle passenger's seat belt fell out of track on door. had dealer repair the problem twice before. driver's side seat belt is not out of door, but its too close to neck area that it chokes driver. *ak

Vehicle has manual transmission; driver states that vehicle locks up in 5th gear, in an emergency she either has to kill engine or increase engine revs to unlock 5th gear. *ak

Electrical short, when turning on the headlights, the dash lights dont come on. *ak consumer states after traveling a couple of miles gas guage sometimes works and sometimes it does not show the correct amount of gas.*jb

The automatic shoudler belt on the driver's side will sometimes get stuck in the middle of the retractor. also, sometimes while driving the belt will go back and forth on the retractor. the problem will be corrected on 1/31/97. *ak

Three times the driver's side door has opened while in motion and once on the passenger side. to close the door has to pull it tightly towards the occupant and push the lock down, to open the door pull towards the occupant and lift up the lock. *ak

Master cylinder leaks out of proportional valve, causing a loss of braking while driving. *ak consumer states vehicle does not have a catalouge part number on the dealer's parts list this part can not be replaced and the owner of the vehicle must keep adding brake fluid to the master cylinder .*jb

Check engine light stays on periodically. headlights sometimes work only on high beam. in addition, fuel cut off light sometimes flashes. also, brake warning light comes on periodically. *ak

While driving vehicle, would not shift in reverse, nearly had an accident. takes a while before it happens. shifted into 1st and moved a bit then reverse worked. taken to dealership twice. *ak

Passive restraints. vehicle parked at a light,vehicle came up in rear , hit vehicle in front, lock came loose and the shoulder strap just came apart.

When driving at high speed the vehicle clutch went out with no warning, causing the vehicle to stop in traffic. *ak

Failure of the throttle control, the throttle is sticking, causing the vehicle to accelerate, the consumer contacted the dealer, the dealer cannot find the problem. *ak

At times when the consumer takes his foot off of the accelerator the engine continues at high speeds, also replaced oxygen sensor, *ak

Smells gas whenever putting gas into the vehicle, it doesn't matter if filling up the tank or not. vehicle not taken to a dealer for problem. *ak

The engine suddenlly ran away from the driver and caused the engine to accelerate and the driver had no control of the car. *ak

In the winter months the windows freeze on the inside. please describe.*ak

When parking the car the ignition would not turn off even after the key was removed. *ak

The engine crankshaft broke, purchased car used . please describe .*ak

While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed, impairing visibility. *ak

Driver side control for passenger window malfunctions. once control is used on passenger side, the driver side control can be used to operate the passenger's window.

Driver side stop slot for lap belt broken.

I do not know the type of seat belt. i do know that it operates electrically as it's use is connected with a fuse. at the time of the accident it did not contain the driver of the car, and after the accident(when the car was turned on) the window part of the shoulder belt went forward and backwards repeatedly. you could not drive with this distraction so it was necessary to disconnect the fuse and drive with the lap belt only. we believe in the benefits of using seat belts and i thus feel very unsafe in this car now. no do i know the component.

I was driving when my car suddenly accelerated. i was able to regain control without an accident. this happened several times on my way home. the next day when i attempted to take the car for inspection it was dead. the repair shop advised me that the problem was that the heater core was leaking and since the heater core was located over the ecu it caused it to malfunction.

Fuel tank leaking at hose fitting. crack in plastic tank. no replacement available due to many failures. bought car new and it has never been in a wreck. seat belts fail to retract in rear seat compartment. dealer fixed twice for the same problem. car is now out of warranty. mr

Spring in caliper was broken, causing pin to bend and break. *ak

Walmart auto service center, mcminnville, tn is cross-threading lugs: nuts and bolts due to improper use of high-speed impact wrenches. when it does so, it "outsources" replacement of bolts to small repair shops, who ususally lack the necessary equipment, i.e., a press, which is necessary to remove the brake splashguard. so in order to install new bolts, they simply remove the splashguard, which will permit blowup to hydrate the disc brakes, and this is going to result in failure. walmart needs to revise its "outsourcing" of this job only to qualified subcontractors who will leave the manufacturer's spec splashguard intact, to avoid failures and the resulting safety issues and liability.*ak *yh

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

When attempting to have vehicle passed for pa. inspection they refused to pass it saying the coil springs were broken.i had them replaced & vehicle passed.if this is enough of a safety problem to concern pa. inspection ,why not a recall. service mgr.said this is a common problem with 1993 escorts.our son had a similar problem with his.*ak

I have always used the seat belts on my previous vehicles. i have been aware of the "automatic" shoulder harnesses but was always wary of their reliability. now that a failure has ocurred on my first encounter with them, my suspicions seem to be confirmed. the problem with this type of system is that it is probably expensive to repair and most consumers will not spend the money on a repair and just stop using it. if a system designed to protect me fails at all how can i have confidence that it will protect me if , god forbid, it has to be called upon to do so.*ak

Seat belts on driver side, passenger side and rear passenger have totally failed. ford says the the car is outside the 50,000 mile warranty and therefore not obligated for the failure. estimates range at $1100.00 to replace all the seat belts. this is unacceptable. a vital component has failed therefore ford should pay the replacement cost before injuries occur and questions of liability arise in a court of law. *ak

My rear seat belts came off the buckles were right in my grandchild's hand.one i did'nt think was too bad but two did the same think i contacted jakk adkins and ford mtr boyh told me that the car wasn't under warrantee so they would't do anything about it i had them replaced and the garage told me that they were never sewn under the seat i have the straps and there are no stitch marks .where the buckles came off it looks like the thread just gave away anyinformatio will be appreciatedet. *ak

Electric seatbelts do not retract to locked position when door is closed. they stay "jammed" in the open position, forward by the dashboard. therefore, front 3-point safety belts non-functional. american honda replaced my father's when the same thing happened. chrysler replaced my neighbor's when hers quit working. does ford have some responsibility, here?. *ak

The fuel pump shorted while driving the vehicle. smoke came out of the dasboard when driving, and the vehicle stalled and would not start. later investigation by the mechanic showed the fuel pump caused an electrical short, causing the wiring to overheat because ford did not put a fuse in the power lines to the fuel pump. the fuel connections inside the gas tank were melted and could have caused an explosion. the entire wiring harnes to the fuel pump melted because of the electrical short and needs to be completly replaced. i'm appauled that there is no fuse or circuit breaker to prevent such a dangerous hazard. none of the fuses in the fuse block were blown. tracing the wiring from the fuel pupm shows that it completely bypasses the fuse block. the fuel cut-off switch never tripped, nor does it seem to be designed to address electrical shorts to the pump. this design poses serious threats to life, as an electrical short can cause an explosion in the fuel tank. my family feels lucky to be alive. i have replaced the fuel pump, and now am trying to replace the wiring harness. this was the original fuel pump as the rust around the pump seals indicates. i'm holding on to the pump to show the melted connections which indicate a potential explosion hazard as well as the melted wiring connections/connector and wires to the pump.*ak

Broken springs caused struts to be replaced along w/new springs. *ak

Please refer to technical service bulletins 95185, 95153 and 95132. i have experienced this failure mode on my car. as noted and clearly stated in the tsb's, this is a known manufacturers defect. ford refuses to provide a free fix and or recall to remedy this situation for out of warranty cars. i could also make a case that this could be a safety hazard in that a person experiencing this failure would likely think that they were having an engine failure causing them to dive of the road immediately. imagine being in traffic on the highway and all fo a sudden seeing your temp gauge max to the high side and stay there! ford repair utilizing the "repair" kit for this problem is over $350.no safetyd efect mentioned. *ak

Driver shoulder belt stuck half-way and not locked. while at dealer another owner came in with identical problem with 1993 escort. dealer said he saw the same problem the previous day with 1995 escort. dealer will fix at owner's cost. estimate was $350.00.*ak

I feel ford should have recall all defective cars. i feel they knew they were putting defective ignition switchs in escorts that should have been included in the recall. my car is a 1993 escort that had a faulty ignition switch, that was at a gas station when it happen to start smoking from the steering column. if it would have caught on fire like the some of the other cars, it could have been fatal. i think ford doesn't take human lives into their consideration. they only see dollar signs. i am a stylist and i see well over a 90 people a day and i will be sure to tell them not to buy a ford. it is very sad that people no longer take pride in what they do or make. *ak

Operable shoulder harness failed. dealer charged for replacement. *ak

All 4 wheels on my escort are cracked and i was told by dealer id have to buy 4 new rims at 100.0 each this is in my opinion a safety issue. *ak

Even though i did not have an accident in relation to this problem, doesn't not comfort me.there is a good possibility that i could have a large amount of damage done to myself if i was in a car accident.in fact, when i was in a car accident in april, i probably wouldn't have received back injuries. i did had i been able to have it on with my lap belt. mostly, i'm just wondering if anyone else is experiencing my problem.*ak

When filling the fuel tank to full, fuel spills out the top of the fuel tank around the fuel sending unit. also, fuel gauge does not register properly. the car cannot be left in the garage after fuelling because gas vapors are so strong through the house.*ak

This was not my vehicle. i am an attorney representing someone injured in the accident caused by the tire failure. (tiresize: p175/70r13)( dot number: tire size: p175/70r13 )

The vehicle stalls and my mechanic is not able to find out why

I purchased this car at 127,000 miles, and noticed the smell of gas whenever it was filled up. i talked to the previous owner (owner #1), and he had the same problem. he took it in on warranty, but the problem persisted. i thought that it may have been a hole in the gas tank and had it checked out. the gas tank was fine, but the fuel pump had been repaired before. the fuel pump was cracked between the two lines exiting the top, and had some sort of adhesive that had broken loose. i had the fuel pump replaced thinking that i had found the problem, but the smell of gas was still there. i have given up on finding the problem, but am still concerned. any suggestions?*ak

While backing vehicle out of parking space, vehicle suddenly accelerated causing a crash, even though both feet were depressing brake pedal, brakes were to the floor.*ak

Both right and left shoulder seat belts have seperated from the track and motorized assembly. seat belts will are not secured properly to vehicle. contacted ford in june 2000 and requested repair. ford declined to repair seat belts without charging the customer. this is a severe safety hazard and i have noted many ford escorts with similar problems. also, there are many complaints listed from other escort owners on your website. please investigate this safety hazard.

This transmission problem does not happen all the time.when i'm going arround 55 to 60 miles an hr. when i back out of drive way shift into dr. and start out as if i was in third gear with not much power. this happens when it rains or the temp. is cold. won't come out of passing gear and rpm's at 4000. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Warmed-up engine stalls at stops, at idle. *ak

Just bought car; filled gas tank; leaking fuel; fire will result if fumes near an ignitor; before purchase i had vehicle inspected by mechanic for 1.5 hours; no problem with fuel line detected; only had 3 gallons in tank at time; no fumes detected during inspection or during test drive

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Noise from front axle when brake is depressed, cold wet weather causes doors to freeze and condensation on inside of windows. *ak

I had the rear suspension inspected by two different garages due to my car riding rough. both garages told me that both rear springs are broken which is a common problem with ford escorts. both garages told me that they replacing the rear springs all the time on this model. i have checked for recalls on this defect but have found nothing. if this is such a common occurrence i feel ford should replace the springs and the consumer should not have to pay. *ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Day bought..gas began pouring out of tank while driving...relay swithch problem, electrical system shut down while driving

Seatbelt failure investigated by officer mike sedam #14760, california highway patrol central division multidisciplinary accident investigation team. case number: cl-007-00. contact number: (559)277-7250. lap portion of passive restrain system was not being worn. forces involved in the rollover collision caused sufficient stress to the passive restraint latch to break the internal latching mechanism. *ak

Car routinely accelerates uncontrollably (sometimes to redline). worse in damp whether and after prolonged highway driving. *ak

Engine races to redline even with clutch pressed down and foot off gas pedal. *ak

Rear seatbelts do not retract; now fully loose

Rear springs on both sides broke. mechanic says this is common on this type car. *ak

When the transmission is cold it shifts perfectly, however when it heats up, it refuses to shift out of low gear until it has had several hours to cool down

Gasoline was smelled outside vehicle and underside showed wetness. mentioned problem to schultz ford as the primarily used service area. problem surfaced following a repair on wheel alignment (rear was not aligned on last service) after this, problem surfaced. had independent repair station check and was told to check for ford's recall notice as "correction is very expensive" with plastic fuel tank.

Could you tell me if there is a recall on the items i submitted the key cylinder/ingition and the passive restraint motor.

The automatic seat belt carrier gets stuck mid-way in the track on the driver's side. the motor tries to move it about every 15 seconds but ususally does not get it loose. i have been able to get it loose when it does lock into place, but sometimes was unable to use the seatbelt during operation of the vehicle.

Brake pedal sometimes goes to floor while providing only about 75% braking power. pedal always goes almost to floor ("normal" for this car). bottoms out without full braking typically leaving a gas station and stopping just short of street before entering traffic - really gets your attention when nose goes out a couple of feet further than you expected due to not getting full braking power. bled master cylinder, both front brake calipers and rear brake cylinders with no improvement or change in pedal height. took to dealer who checked it but found no defects, nothing to adjust, and who made no explanation of problem and who offered no suggestions for repair. reported to ford customer service hotline, which is a worthless exercise.

No summary

The tank failed due to defective factory material or assembly. one missing fastener in heat shield may have put excessive stress on the one that cracked the tank. had a collision occurred, or even a cigarette butt tossed under the car could have caused a *ak

My seat belt broke, throwing me at 35 mph is that normal? *ak

My automatic sholder restraint on the driver's side does not engage anymore my car has never been in an accident . the automatic belt had been giving me problems about a month before it had stopped working completely . it would take it awhile after the door had been closed for it to engage. when i tried to use the emergency handle to manually engage the shoulder buckle the crank handle turned 1/4 turn no more. the buckle will not move.i made sure to have disconnected the wire harness ,have the door fully closed and made sure the ignition was in the lock position. my shoulder harness buckle is jammed near the front of the track ,the side nearest to the hood of the car. *ak

No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak

Backing out of parking space, tie rod came unattached to wheel, wheel fell sideways. had car in for service earlier in the day, but dealer claimed it was not their fault--said it could be a manufacturing defect. car was fine before being serviced, made "clanking" sounds upon turning after picking car up from dealer. saved parts--tie rod was stripped. *ak

Motorized seat belt system failure.

I have a low brake pedal. the dealer says that everyone complains that their cars have low brake pedals. i have to almost push it to the floor. i do not know how many other people complain about this. you can stop the car but it seems to take some force. i am used to a pedal that responds within the top 1.5 inches. please advise me if i am the only complaintant. sincerely yours, larry

Ford customer service says no warranty per mrs. mignon id#6311. no safety defect indicated. *ak

Windshield wipers have to be turned on and off several times before they work. once you get them to work they will not stay working. once you get them to work they will only work at the fastest speed. *ak

Crack developed in fuel tank, severe enough that puddles of gasoline collected beneath my car. severe smell of gasoline inside passenger's compartment was first clue of the leak. asked dealership to save tank for independent inspection, but they claimed they "lost it" (!). later models of escort recalled for same problem. *ak

On return from the store to the car discovered my seat back had collapsed.since it was new years eve and i had a small child to care for i went to a local repair shop,due to dealer shop inconvenient hours.they took drivers seat out and discovered the main bolt holding seat back assembly ws stripped,thus it just fell out.they had to retap a new hole.contacted ford through a letter and in a follow up phone call was told basically they weren't responsible for replacement.my biggest concern,besides the cost which i still don't feel as i am responsible for,is that in the event of a crash it likely would have lead to very serious injuries to myself and any passengers.the seat has never been modified nor is weight an issue.

I have no children and only rarely use the rear seat belts, within the last 30 days i have transported a friend's child in a child carrier less than ten times. on three occasions a seat belt has fully released and was unable to be rewound until now all three are fully extended. since i have never used these belts i do not understand the problem. the front seatbelts work well but have lost their plastic floor guides due to breakage.

The fuse for "room" burnt up repeatedly (and when it did, the radio stopped working.) my son found that smoke came out of the ignition lock bar when i put in a new fuse for "room" two days ago. my guess is that the ignition lock bar has a design defect; that smoke has always been the reason why the "room" fuse had never lasted very long. this remind me of another problem that came up two years ago, when white smoke came out from under the steering wheel after the car stay under the sun for hours. (i found that this problem was repeatable--when it got enough sunshine i always got the white smoke.) i called ford and they told me that my car was not part of their call-back. this problem might also be in that ignition lock bar.

Description- the automatic seatbelt that runs on a track and moves forward when the door is opened and moves into locking position when door is closed and vehicle ignition is on. this device has failed temporarily in the past but corrected itself after opening and closing the door a few times. the seatbelt has also locked on occasion while retracting, resulting in suffacating the driver or passenger. this time the device stopped in mid track. the electric motor is trying to move it, but apparentley it is jamned in place in the track. the seatbelt is stuck about 5 inches from it's forward position, providing no protection at all. i contacted ford motor company and they said that the vehicle is out of warrenty and therefore they will not fix any safety devices. we had the same problem on a 1991 mercury tracer. my sister was involved in an accident in that vehicle and was injured when the safety restraint device did not function properly.

Two dealers were contacted. at one dealer i was told that the same thing happened to someone else the day before. total cost for me comes to over $400. a seatbelt is a critical safety component of the car and should be backed by the company for life of vehicle. the ford dealership told me that

Sudden rapid acceleration. had to shut car off to stop the engine from racing. has only happened when teperature dropped below 50 degrees. i have noticed many (20-50) other complaints of this serious safety issue on your web site. why hasn't a recall been done.??

Consumer stated after a recent complaint that was filed with the consumer protection division, the retailer was prepared to replace consumers 2 front tires that were bald, free of charge.(michelin x -one tires, 17570tr13)

Consumer states transmission has been replaced three times*yd

The left rear tire experienced tread separation while driving, the portion of the tread that remained caused damage to the inner and outer fender and the rear bumper, the replaced tire failed a few days after installed (bridgestone model s402, size 175-70r13. nlm

While driving, the passenger rear, firestone fr 721 tire, size p175/80r13, experienced blowout, causing consumer to lose control, there were two injuries in accident. ohio traffic crash report. *slc

The sidewall rubber of all four tires was separating from the tread at 15000 miles (pirelli formula gt 175-70-s13). nlm

While driving 55-70 mph, the vehicle will remain at speed while foot is off the accelerator. *slc

Vehicle stalls while driving or will not start, consumer believes it's a faulty ignition which is being recall in california. nlm

The passenger and driver's side restraint belt is sticking, the lap belt on the driver's side won't come up for the consumer to fasten, sometimes the shoulder restraints come forward when they shouldn't. *slc

Vehicle has experienced steering problems, the consumer remembers a recall regarding the steering, but when mentioned to the dealer, he was denied recall repairs. *slc

Firestone tire went flat while driving, consumer found that the vehicle was sold with one of the tires having been patched. *slc

Both rear springs broken. nlm

The drivers side motorized shoulder belt does not travel forward when opening the door, occasionally it will go partially forward or completely forward while consumer is still seated in the vheicle. there was a recall (96s48)on the component but consumers vehicle not included due to model of vehicle. nlm

The consumers motorized shoulder belt has come off track so often the he has pulled the fuse so they would retract anymore until they were fixed. nlm

The dash lights on the gauge cluster are 95% burned out, at night consumer can not read speedometer or other gauges. nlm

Exhaust system failed. nlm

Timing belt failed. nlm

Tie rods failed. nlm

Automatic overdrive transmission failed. yh

Defective transmission failed. yh

Motorized seat belt on driver side is locked in the open position.

During cold weather, after placing in reverse, vehicle suddenly accelerated resulting in a crash. brake pedal was fully depressed, yet vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. ignition was turned off to stop vehicle.

Seat belt tract failed causing the motor belt to run back and fourth.

Speed control sticks, causing accident. *yc

On four differnent occasions the motorized seatbelts in the front (both sides) failed. *yc

The car was leaking fuel at the gas ank. the dealer replaced a corroded fuel pump the first time under warranty. the second time this happend, the car was out of warranty, and we had to pay for repairs. the dealer requested payment from ford, but we received no response.

Ingition switch and motorized shoulder belts failure.

Consumer interested in safety information on the 1993 ford escort.

Acceleration noticed while driving over 45mph, and when slowing down after driving over 45 mph, sometimes as little as 1 minute. at times, the cruise control accelerated to over 40 mp on its own after a complete stop. engine temperature has rarely been in the normal range during this occurrence. this problem is wearing out the brake system.

Vehicle was parked with the emergency parking brake engaged. the automatic transmission was in the park position and wheels were locked. upon daughter entering the vehicle and kneeling on the drivers seat to retrieve something, noticed that the vehicle was in motion. due to the steep incline of the driveway she could not exit the vehicle, it was moving to quickly. the vehicle struck a ledge, changed direction of movement and then struck a utility pole.

Transmission failed four times.

Failure or sticking of seat belt motor, dealer oiled the unit and the motor completely failed within a year.

Driver's seat belt failed.

Engine accelerates and declerates by itself. engine races.

Vehicle's steering is very poor.

Vehicle stalls in the middle of acceleration or won't start. will turn over but will not fire. also right rear wheel bearings malfunctioned. *ak

Vehicle will cut off at a stop. there is no response from the ignition until engine cools.

Fuel tank cracked at the top, causing fuel to leak.

While traveling at approximately 55 mph, driver noticed a red glow in front of the speedometer and smoke began to fill the vehicle. within two minutes the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.

Track assemply for seat belt failure.

Pulley separates, breaks power steering belt and rubs against the frame and causes sudden loss of power steering.

Front right brake makes loud clunking noise. brakes do not function well early in cold weather, must be pumped several time to kick in.

Defrost system not effective in clearing windshield.

Pressure feedback egr sensor and egr vacuum reculator missing, never installed on vehicle.

Intermittent sudden acceleration.

Vehicle experiencing sudden accelertion.

Transmission failure.

Bad odor inside vehicle due to fuel pump leak. *ak

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Vehicle experienced sudden surge causing the vehicle to lunge forward into the crosswalk, tp sensor replaced.

Released foot brake, engine immediately began to surge, causing the vehicle to lunge forward into the crosswalk, replace tp sensor, flushed injector, clean throttle body units, reccoment tune up filter oil lk and outer tie rod ends and alignment, declined.

Engine shuts off.

Automatic transmission slipped out of gerar and disabled vehicle to move on the highway. *ak

Repeated caliper failure. when brakes get hot, the caliper will keep the pads pressed to the rotor.

Brakes failed causing the pedal to go to the floor before the car will stop.

Car jerks when changing gears.

Car stalls.

Key would not come out of ignition, had to have switched replaced twice.

Air springs failed.

Water pump failed.

Spare tire rusted.

Brakes failed.

Power seat belt system that is mounted under the driver's seat shorted out and caused burns to the under side of seat.

Head gasket failed due to over torqued bolt.

Rear brakes lock up upon application.

Accelerator linkage failed, causing the accelerator to stick.

Sudden acceleration, resulting in an accident. *ak

The 1995 ford escort key opens the 1993 ford escort's door.

Engine damaged due to recessed valve and the valve seat came apart.

Intake valve broke, damaging combustion chamber.

While vehicle was in accident, the driver's side shoulder belt came apart from it's mounting, also the seat slid forward/failed.

While vehicle was in accident, the driver's side shoulder belt came apart from it's mounting, also the seat slid forward/failed.

Motorized seat belts inoperative.

Sudden acceleration.

Interior headliners are designed with formaldehyde which are dangerous to driver's health. *skd

Seat belt failed during accident, resulting in death. (attorney for client) *aw

Vehicle randomly surges or hesitates when air conditioner is on.

Vehicle fails to go into reverse intermittently. *dh

Transmission jumped out of gear, failed after being reengaged due to transaxle failure. *dsh

Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor/replaced master cylinder. *ak

Replaced vacuum canister.

Sudden acceleration after operating at highway speeds. *tw

Transmission refused to shift into 2nd, 4th and reverse gears. *tw

Gas leaks from top of gas tank.

Ignition switch locked.