1995 FORD ESCORT Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1995 FORD ESCORT

15 engine and engine coolingengine 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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Injuries

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#8011517 | June 11, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY THERE IS A SMELL OF GASOLINE COMING THROUGHOUT VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK RIGHT OUTER TIE ROD WAS FIXED. VALVE COVER GASKET WAS REPLACED. *YH

#754603 | November 20, 2001

MY CAR WOULDN'T PICK UP SPEED LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSE TO. FORD MAINTENAINCE PUT NEW TIMING BELT ON ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT HASN'T BEEN STARTING RIGHT SINCE *AK

#747518 | July 6, 2001

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RUNNING AND IDLING HARD TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. AFTER TAKING IT IN FOR SERVICE, THE SPARK PLUG WIRES WERE REPLACED AND I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN FIXED. 2 DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ALMOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 30MPH. IF LEFT IDLING TOO LONG IT WOULD CUT OFF COMPLETELY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO PRIVATE GARAGE AND UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE VALVES HAD DROPPED INTO A CYLINDER, THUS DESTRYOYNG THE PISTON. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHNICS TELL ME THAT THIS IS SOMETHING THEY HAVE SEEN BEFORE AND THAT THIS MODEL OF ENGINE IS"KNOWN" FOR THIS. *AK

#879785 | February 5, 2001

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

#874696 | November 9, 2000

WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPING VEHICLE STALLED. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED SPARK PLUG AND GASKET. BUT VEHICLE VEHICLE STILL NOT WORKING.*AK

#728373 | August 31, 2000

MY CAR HAS ONLY 17,000 MILES AND THE "HEAD GASKETS" ARE LEAKING. WHEN I CHECKED WITH THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THE I WAS PASSED THE "3 YEAR/36'000 MILES WARRANTY" AND THE REPAIR WILL NOT BE COVERED. I'M BEING TOLD BY MY REGULAR MECHANIC THAT "HEAD GASKETS" SHOULDN'T FAIL AT SUCH A LOW MILES DRIVEN!!!

#552279 | July 6, 2000

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON REPEATEDLY DUE TO TIMING BELT BEING BROKEN. YH

#723683 | June 23, 2000

ENGINE JUST QUIT WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD. MECHANIC SAID CRANKSHAFT BROKE & NEW ENGINE NEEDED

#853424 | November 29, 1999

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE STOPPED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME, AND MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT BY THE SOUND OF THE ENGINE A ROD WAS BLOWN. CONTACTED THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

#853029 | November 17, 1999

AFTER TUNE UP AND TIMING BELT WAS FIXED A WEEK AND HALF LATER, AROUND THE 16TH OF OCTTOBER, CAR KEPT CUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC, AND THEN IT JUST WOULD NOT START. HAD TO BE TOWED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, CAR JUST DIED. LUCKILY, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET OFF MAIN STREET. *AK

#844029 | August 25, 1999

WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE JUST DIED / SHUT COMPLETELY OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION, ENGINE: PULLEY: CRANKSHAFT WAS FOUND BROKEN. THE PART TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IS ON BACK ORDER. *AK *YC

#843957 | July 30, 1999

CONSUMER WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND THE PULLEY: CRANKSHAFT FELL OFF, AND THERE WERE SPARKS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. *AK

#705981 | April 26, 1999

FUEL TANK CRACKED AND LEAKING.NOT DUE TO DRIVER ERROR!! RADIATOR CLOGGED UP AND WHEN ENGINE RAN HOT, WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES FAILED. THIS CAUSED A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. *AK

#503292 | April 25, 1996

ENGINE HAS STRANGE IDLE. *SD

#601259 | March 14, 1996

SENDING UNIT FAILED. *DSH

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 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 System 7 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

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