1989 FORD ESCORT Electrical Systemwiring Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1989 FORD ESCORT
7 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
1989 FORD ESCORT HATCHBACK - A PASSENGER EXITING THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR SEAT STEPPED ON AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE CARPET WHICH CAUSED THE +12V AND GROUND WIRES TO SHORT TOGETHER. THIS CONNECTOR IS PART OF THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP HARNESS. THE CONNECTOR MELTED, THE WIRE HARNESS BURNED AND THE CARPET SINGED. THERE WAS SMOKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING AND STALLING. THEN WENT UP INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND REPORT FILED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE TOTALLED AND TOWED. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
CONSUMER SMELLED A FOUL ODOR AND WENT TO SERVICE VEHICLE, SERVICE STATION DISCOVERED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, CONSUMER HAD SERVICE STATION PERSONNEL PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK
ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED , ALSO BURNED WIRES. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE HOOD COMPARTMENT FIRE, PUT OUT, RESTARTED UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK *JB
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AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE TO BURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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 Systemignition
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