1995 FORD ESCORT Electrical System Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1995 FORD ESCORT
7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
WHEN ON HIGHWAY 55 MPH OR MORE TRANSMISSIONS ACTS LIKE IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL HAVE NO OVERDRIVE OR DRIVE THEN ALSO SLIPS IN AND OUT. ALSO HAVE LIKE POWER SURGES WHEN USING THE HEATER IN THE CAR THE ENGINE REVS UP AND DOWN LIKE YOU ARE STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL EVEN WHEN IN PARK HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THESE ISSUES YET. ALSO HAVE HAD THE REAR WIPER MOTOR AND STUFF REPLACED AND STILL DO NOT GET WASHER SOLVENT TO REAR WIPER THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF BACK WINDOW DOES NOT WORK EITHER CAUSES STILL UNKNOWN IT IS A 1995 FORD ESCORT LX WAGON WITH ONLY 73000 MILES 1.9 L. *NM
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD ESCORT LX. SHE HAS HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH SOME OF THE PROBLEMS INVOLVED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHEN SHE TOUCHED THE CAR IT WOULD SHOCK HER, ESPECIALLY WHILE TOUCHING THE MEDAL SIDE OF THE CAR, AND COULD HEAR THE SOUND OF IT SHOCK HER. ALSO, COULD SMELL SOME TYPE OF CHEMICAL IN THE VEHICLE, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD HER THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM IT COULD BE THE SPARK PLUGS, BALANCING OF THE CAR. SINCE SHE HAS HAD THE VEHICLE SHE COULD NOT USE THE ALARM SYSTEM BECAUSE IT WORE OUT THE BATTERY. THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE CAR SOMETIMES IT WOULD NOT START. THESE PROBLEMS OCCURRED EVEN THE FIRST WEEK AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS FAILED (CAME OFF TRACK) HEATER WIRING FAILED
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45PH ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE . VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT ENGINE BLEW A ROD/THERE WAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, AND IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
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CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE PULLEY: CRANKSHAFT FELL OFF, AND THERE WERE SPARKS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE (STEERING AND BRAKING) CAUSING THE CAR TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
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LAP/SHOULDER SEATBELT ON PASSENGER'S SIDE WILL NOT RETRACT, WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WILL NOT PROPERLY STAY SHUT. *AK POSSIBLE WIRING PROBLEM WITH LIGHTS, WHILE DRIVING, HEADLIGHTS AND DOMELIGHTS DIM, RADIO AND SPEAKERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, DEALER REPLACED A GROUND WIRE TO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE DOME LIGHT, ALSO VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START, NO PROBLEM WAS EVER FOUND FOR THIS PROBLEM. FOR SEATBELTS, DEALER REPLACED BELT TRACK ASSEMBLY AND THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY. *SLC
Other 1995 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
99 complaints
Seat Belts
78 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
56 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
33 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
22 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
21 complaints
Air Bags
20 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
15 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
14 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
14 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
12 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
9 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
6 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint