1993 FORD ESCORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

480

Owner Complaints

37 Crashes 17 Fires 7 Deaths

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 FORD ESCORT

The 1993 FORD ESCORT has received a total of 480 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION:FRONT, SEATS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (55 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (46 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (27 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 FORD ESCORT

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1993 FORD ESCORT, potentially affecting up to 66,363 vehicles.

Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 94E019000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT

| 919 vehicles affected

Defect: THE OFFSET TOE ADJUSTING PIN CAN FRACTURE UNDER CONDITIONS SUCH AS TORSIONAL LOADS, FLEXING MOTION, IMPACT LOADS, AND OVERTORQUING.

Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DANA WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT AND LABOR COSTS OF THE ADJUSTMENT PIN WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE INSTALLING FACILITY AND THE VEHICLE OWNER. THESE PINS SHOULD BE REPLACED BY A FORD ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PIN ASSEMBLY. OWNER OR INSTALLER INQUIRIES CONCERNING THIS...

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Recall 94V055000 — SEATS

| 3,500 vehicles affected

Defect: THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 FORD ESCORT

480 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD ESCORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 55 4 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 46 9 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 27
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 20 1 Crash 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 16
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 15 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 15
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 8
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 8
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 8 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 7
Tires
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 4 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 6
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 3 Injuries 1 Death
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 5 4 Fires
Seats
Complaints: 5 4 Crashes 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 5 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 5
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 4 4 Fires
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Death
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

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
#10464384 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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
#10273940 | SEAT BELTS | | 145,347 miles
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
#10205740 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 190,957 miles
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
#10198254 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 170,000 miles Fire
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

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Safety Rating for the 1993 FORD ESCORT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 FORD ESCORT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 FORD ESCORT

Ford Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1993 FORD ESCORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

97511 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD

BC1016797230 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

FRONT BRAKE SQUEAL/NOISE DURING LIGHT BRAKIE APPLICATIONS BELOW 35 MPH, REPLACE THE PADS/SHIMS KIT. *JD

94L01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL MAY NOT BE CORRECT. THE INFORMATION LABEL IS IMPORTANT TO THE SERVICING AND POSSIBLY REGISTRATION RENEWAL. A LABEL WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION IS ENCLOSED IN THE CONSUMER LETTER. *TW

SFA/94L01 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SPECIAL FIELD ACTION - 94L01 - VEHCILE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABELS MAY NOT BE CORRECT. OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED CARS WILL BE MAILED NEW LABELS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTATCH NEW LABELS TO THEIR CARS. *TW

9565 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

BLOWER MOTOR - LOW SPEED TICKING NOISE. *TW

SFA/94L01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

UNKNOWN

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 FORD ESCORT

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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