1992 FORD ESCORT Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

18 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1992 FORD ESCORT

18 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

18
Complaints
0
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#10037446 |
ELECTRICAL FAILURE; DRIVER'S SIDE LAP BELT; DASH LIGHTS(SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE, ENGINE HEAT TEMP & REVOLOTION GUAGE), RADIO LIGHTS, DRIVER'S DOOR BUZZER/ OVERHEAD LIGHT; A/C,/ HEATER FAN INTERMITTENT. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, X2, BOTH BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED: COURTESY LIGHT IN TRUNK NEEDS REPLACED. HAS NEVER BEEN TO GARAGE, TO BE REPAIRED, FOR ANY ABOVE ELECTRICAL.EXCEPTION, IGNITION REPLACED BY GARAGE X1.*AK
#10001934 |
THE CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE TANK. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED A HOLE IN THE TANK. THE TANK HAD LEAKED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE V.I.N. WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RELATED RECALL 92V117000. TS AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, A SUSPENSION BAR WAS NEEDED, AND WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO KEEP THE FUEL AT HALF FULL. SCC
#8005688 |
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE IT WILL CUT OFF. ONCE EXITING A RAMP VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND THEY HAVE REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH 4 TIMES.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE HAD LOSS OF POWER IN THE MORNING THREE TIMES. *YD
#524074 |
IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH STICKING.
#831643 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING IGINITON SWITCH WAS VERY HOT. WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT INTO THE STORE THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE IGINITON SWITCH BEING HOT AND BURNED THE STARTER. *AK
#537377 | Fire
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE.
#780122 |
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/NOT START AS PER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO YEAR OF MODEL 95S28.
#524074 |
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP, FORCING TO LEAVE THE DEYS LOCKED IN THE CAR..
#514551 |
DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY ALLOWED STARTER MOTOR TO ENGAGE WHENEVER THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED.
#804765 |
ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE SWITCH CONNECTOR TO BURN, ALSO WIRING BURNED. *AK DEALER FOUND BURNT WIRE LOOM AND BURNT STARTER SOLENOID, DEALER REPLACED STARTER AND REPAIRED WIRE LOOM, CONSUMER FEELS RECALL 95S28 SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE. *SLC
#802244 |
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN BATTERY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE SWITCH SHORTED CAUSING IT TO MELT LIKE THE ONES IN RECALL. *SLC
#505220 |
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING WIRES TO BURN.
#504260 | Fire
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
#984347 | Fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS BURNED WHEN VEHCILE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE. *AK
#983602 |
CONSUMER HAVING A HARD TIME TAKEN THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
#983514 |
THE IGNITON SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#983266 | Fire
THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE BEING DRIVEN AND IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#983046 |
THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THEN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Other 1992 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 21 complaints Seat Belts 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 8 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Tires 2 complaints Child Seattether Strapwebbing 1 complaint Electrical System 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint
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