1989 FORD ESCORT Electrical Systemignition Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1989 FORD ESCORT

7 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#10001060 |
VEHICLE WOULD NOT START WHEN HE PLACED THE KEY INSIDE OF THE IGNITION. TS
#565681 |
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS STALLING DUE TO THE PLACEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC MODULE ON THE DISTRIBUTOR, WHEN THE ENGINE GOT HOT, IT CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH THE MODULE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING SOME KIND OF COMPENSATION DUE TO THE RULING IN ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THE VEHICLE. *SLC
#873477 |
VEHICLE STALLS ALOT, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS. OWNER HAS TO BLOW DRY DISTRIBUTOR CAP BEFORE VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DEPRESSING CLUTCH PEDAL, VEHICLE STALLS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#719698 |
ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON,THE CAR STALLS AND JERKS.I WAS WITH MY CAR IN TWO SERVICES. THE FIRST:PYRAMID SHELL SERVICE CHARGED ME WITH 400$ FOR SOME IGNITIONS MODULES WHO WERE REPLACED.AFTER I PICKED UP MY CAR IN ONE HOUR I MET THE SAME PROBLEMS.I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK AND THEY CHECKED AGAIN AND SAID THAT WILL COST ME ANOTHER 400$ BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO CHANGE THE COMPUTER.ISAID NO,BECAUSE I HAD NO TRUST IN THEM AND I WENT TO JOHN WEST FORD .O.K.THEY CHANGED AGAIN ALMOST THE SAME PARTS AND CHARGED ME WITH 620$.I PAID EVERYTHING.I JUST THOUGHT THAT WILL BE GOOD. NO WAY.AFTER A FEW HOURS,WHEN I DROVE MY CAR HOME ON THE HYWAY IT START TO SHOW THE SAME NICE PROBLEM.STALLS ,JERKS.BUT NO DIFFERENCIES.IT WAS THE SAME LIKE ON THE FIRST TIME.WHAT CAN I DO?MY CAR IS STILL BAD.MY MONEY ARE GONE.WHO WILL BE RESPONSABLE FOR THAT?ME?I GAVE...
#984821 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING HOME VEHICLE STALLED THEN RESTARTED TO CONTINUE, WHILE DRIVING A PERSON CALLED TO HER ATTENTION THAT HER CAR WAS SMOKING, SHE GOT OUT, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
#985405 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, PUT OUT, RESTARTED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK *JB
#965220 |
PURCHASE CAR USED 4/95 THE CAR IS LOSING POWER TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE PROBLEM. TT

Other 1989 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignitionswitch 35 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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