1995 FORD ESCORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
725
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 FORD ESCORT
The 1995 FORD ESCORT has received a total of 725 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (99 complaints), Seat Belts (78 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (56 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1995 FORD ESCORT, potentially affecting up to 155,784 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.
View full details →Recall 97V144000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 64,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.9L ENGINES, BUILT AT THE HERMOSILLO OR WAYNE ASSEMBLY PLANTS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN NEVADA, FLORIDA, HAWAII, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA, LOUISIANA, GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MISSISSIPPI, OKLAHOMA, ALABAMA AND ARKANSAS. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE CRACKS GO THROUGH THE FUEL...
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENTS. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT HEAT SHIELD LOCATION OR FUNCTION, AS THE ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED TO KEEP THE SHIELD IN PLACE UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE FUEL...
View full details →Recall 97V145000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 600 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.9L ENGINES, BUILT AT THE HERMOSILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ARIZONA. CRACKS CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK NEAR THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENT RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE IF THE CRACKS GO THROUGH THE FUEL TANK WALL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE HEAT SHIELD ATTACHMENTS. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT HEAT SHIELD LOCATION OR FUNCTION, AS THE ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED TO KEEP THE SHIELD IN PLACE UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSTALLATION, THE FUEL...
View full details →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.
View full details →Recall 94V197000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 29,000 vehicles affected
Defect: TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MODULE TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE MISSING. IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE MODULE CAN COME OUT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Consequence: THIS WOULD NOT RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER AND WOULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AND TORQUE TO SPECIFICATION THE MOUNTING BOLTS FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 FORD ESCORT
725 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 FORD ESCORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE PASSIVE SEAT RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT FULLY. THIS OCCURS WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. IT HAS TO BE MANUALLY DISCONNECTED. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ON IT HESITATES BEFORE RETRACTING TO DRIVERS BODY. THE CAR IS STATIONARY WHEN THIS OCCURS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FUEL WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V144000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART FOR THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD AND FUEL TANK WERE CRACKED A NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 97V144000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,341. ...UPDATED 11/02/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED BECAUSE THE HOLD DOWN HARDWARE FOR THE HEAT SHIELD WAS NVER REMOVED PER THE REQUIRED REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 11/05/15.*JB
STRONG ORDER OF GAS FROM GAS TANK, TOOK IT TO MECHANIC, SAID I HAVE A HOLE IN GAS TANK... DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT , CLICKING NOISE, WIRES CAME OUT , HANGING, NOW BELT IS STUCK...HAD TO REMOVE FUSE, TO STOP LOUD ANNOYING CLICKING NOISE... *TR
STRONG ORDER OF GAS FROM GAS TANK, TOOK IT TO MECHANIC, SAID I HAVE A HOLE IN GAS TANK... DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT , CLICKING NOISE, WIRES CAME OUT , HANGING, NOW BELT IS STUCK...HAD TO REMOVE FUSE, TO STOP LOUD ANNOYING CLICKING NOISE... *TR
View all Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1995 FORD ESCORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 FORD ESCORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 FORD ESCORT
Ford Motor Company has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 FORD ESCORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
6562 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
BRIEF INFORMATION ON PASSIVE RESTRAINT (MOTORIZED SEATBELT) SYSTEMS. *TT
98-4733 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW MESSAGE CONCERNING DTC'S 172/181 AND 186. *AK
985A14 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
A KNOCKING NOISE PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL ROTATION MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING GENTLE BRAKING. *TT
9732 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKES- FRONT BRAKE "SQUEAL" BELOW 56 KM/H (35 MPH)- VEHICLE WITH 14 INCH WHEELS. *JD
BC0687961031 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
4EAT TRANSAXLE WILL BE AVAILABLE AS A FORD QUALITY RENEWAL (FQR) ASSY. *TT
BC8956950601 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
UNKNOWN
ONP95B63 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ESCORTS WITH ABS-THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD ON THE AFFECTED ESCORTS MAY NOT BE ADJSUTED TO THE INTENDED DESIGN LENGTH OR THE LOCK NUT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY ADJUST THE BOOSTER PUSH ROD AND TIGHTEN THE LOCK NUT...
BC8766941201 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WHINE NOISE DURING DECELERATION. *TW
94237 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
REVISED MASTER CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER FOR NON-ABS VEHICLES. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 FORD ESCORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD ESCORT
- 1990 FORD ESCORT — 128 complaints
- 1991 FORD ESCORT — 413 complaints
- 1992 FORD ESCORT — 222 complaints
- 1993 FORD ESCORT — 480 complaints
- 1994 FORD ESCORT — 351 complaints
- 1995 FORD ESCORT (current)
- 1996 FORD ESCORT — 257 complaints
- 1997 FORD ESCORT — 729 complaints
- 1998 FORD ESCORT — 470 complaints
- 1999 FORD ESCORT — 413 complaints
- 2000 FORD ESCORT — 128 complaints
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