1990 FORD ESCORT Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1990 FORD ESCORT
7 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
ABOUT ONE HOUR AFTER ARRIVING HOME FROM WORK SOMEONE KNOCKED ON MY DOOR TO NOTIFY ME THAT THE 1990 FORD ESCORT THAT I HAD PURCHASED USED ON MARCH 31,1999 WAS SMOKING. I CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BY THIS TIME FLAMES WERE SHOOTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE HORN WAS BLARING. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUSHED , BUT THE CAR IS NOW TOTALLY USELESS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING WAS ALERTED BY PASSING MOTORIST OF FIRE UNDER HOOD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK
OWNER HEARD FUNNY NOISE AND PULLED OVER AND SHUT VEHICLE OFF. SAW SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD. FEW MINUTES LATER VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK
WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERHOOD; ACCORDING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT, COULD HAVE BEEN ELECTRICAL FIRE; EVERYTHING UNDERHOOD BURNT. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, EA95-002 ACTIVE, DASH WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. TT
UNDER THE HOOD FIRES, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE DRIVING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION./ TT
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT SUSPECTS ELECTRIAL SYSTEM AS CULPRIT. TT
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Electrical Systemignition
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Seat Belts
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
6 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
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3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
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2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint