1994 FORD ESCORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

351

Owner Complaints

65 Crashes 18 Fires 5 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

4

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 FORD ESCORT

The 1994 FORD ESCORT has received a total of 351 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (46 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (36 complaints), and Air Bags (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 FORD ESCORT

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1994 FORD ESCORT, potentially affecting up to 62,184 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 94V218000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 240 vehicles affected

Defect: THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE WELD SEAM CAN SEPARATE, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY AND HOT GASES TO BE EXPELLED FROM THE BACK OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY FROM THE HOT GASES AND THE AIR BAG FAILURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 FORD ESCORT

351 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD ESCORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seat Belts
Complaints: 46 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 36 31 Crashes 23 Injuries
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 5 Crashes 7 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 16 3 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 15 3 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 13 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 9
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 9 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 5 3 Fires
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 5 1 Fire 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 5
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 3
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectrical
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 2 Deaths
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11141699 | SEAT BELTS | | 52,000 miles
AUTOMATIC SEATBELT IS JAMMED AND SEATBELT NO LONGER WORKS
#10476361 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | | N/A miles
1994 FORD ESCORT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PASSIVE RESTRAINT SHOULDER BELT NOT WORKING FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STOP AT MID-TRACK AND BOUNCING THE DOOR AGAINST THE HINGE WOULD GET IT TO MOVE. TWO WEEKS AGO, IT STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRACK. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE COULD HEAR THE MOTOR TRYING TO MAKE IT MOVE. SHE LEFT IT ALONE AND ABOUT FOUR DAYS LATER, IT RESUMED OPERATING. A WEEK LATER, IT FROZE AGAIN, A LITTLE MORE FORWARD IN THE TRACK THAN PREVIOUSLY.
#10408678 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | 115,404 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED AND EXPLAINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 94V218000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,404.
#10207294 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | | N/A miles
DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT INOPERATIVE WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT REMAINS OPERATIVE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THIS FAULT. *TR
#10193618 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | 94,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO DIM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. AS OF JUNE 18, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, POWERTRAIN, AND # OF CYLINDERS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 94,000.

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Safety Rating for the 1994 FORD ESCORT

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 FORD ESCORT in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 FORD ESCORT

Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 FORD ESCORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

1212 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TEST

7292 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NNERS OF THE EDSR-OF-THE-MONTH QUALITY AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEPTEMBER. *TT

9845 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

AVAILABILITY OF HUB-MOUNT BRAKE ROTOR MACHINING EQUIPMENT. *YC

SFA/94L01 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

UNKNOWN

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 FORD ESCORT

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

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