1996 FORD ESCORT Electrical System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1996 FORD ESCORT
6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
I AM NOT SURE IF THIS IS THE CORRECT SECTION TO FILE THIS IN. I AM BEING UNSUCCESSFUL IN A CONTINUED EFFORT TO CORRECT A MALFUNCTION IN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SENSOR. I HAVE DONE ALL I KNOW TO CORRECT THIS MATTER INCLUDING CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB WITH NO SUCCESS. THIS MALFUNCTION IS CONTINUING TO CAUSE ME NOT TO PASS A SIMPLE SMOG TEST. IS THERE ANY RECORD OF THERE BEING A MANUFACTURE DEFECT TO THIS PART. *TR
SPONTANEOUS VEHICLE COMBUSTION: Y 1996 FORD ESCORT WAS STUCK 3 HRS. IN TRAFFIC JAM ON MAJOR NASSAU COUNTY, NY ROUTE IN MIDDLE OF SNOW STORM. FIRE STARTED FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, SPREADING TO DASHBOARD. HAD FIRE DEPT. NOT QUICKLY ARRIVED ON SCENE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE, A CHAIN REACTION OF EXPLODING VEHICLES MIGHT HAVE ENSUED INVOLVING HUNDREDS OF DRIVERS. FIRE DEPT. DESCRIBED FIRE AS ELECTRICAL IN ORIGIN.*AK
DEFECTIVE SPARK PLUG, ROBERT BOSCH CORP. AFTER A ROUTINE CHANGE OF SPARK PLUGS IN OUR 1996 FORD ESCORT, MY CAR QUIT RUNNING. THE BOSCH SPARK PLUG BLEW UP IN MY CAR. WE HAVE HAD THE TOP OF THE ENGINE REPAIRED FOR $900+ AND THE BOTTOM NEEDS REPAIR FOR $1000.+ WE HAVE CONTACTED THE COMPANY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AND THEY IN FACT BLAME MY CAR!!!! WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE BEFORE THE INSTALLATION OF THE BOSCH SPARK PLUG. MY WIFE DRIVES THIS CAR AND SINCE THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR, THE KNOCK IN THE ENGINE IS GETTING LOUDER, SHE CAN NOT DRIVE IT ON THE EXPRESSWAY, AND I HOPE WE CAN RESOLVE THIS MATTER BEFORE THE ENGINE QUITS ENTIRELY AND SOMEONE GETS HURT. PRECISION TUNE, WHO REPAIRED THE TOP OF THE ENGINE LAST YEAR SAID THAT THESE BOSCH PLATINUM SPARK PLUGS ARE DEFECTIVE AND THEY HAVE SEEN THEM EXPLODE IN OTHER...
FIRE STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND BURNED THROUGH THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 27-6082-040. *SLC
CONSUMER STATES AUTO CAUGHT FIRE , BURNING HIS BACK SEAT AND EVERYTHING IN THE BACK SEAT. CONSUMER STATES HE OBSERVED BURNED WIRES IN HIS TRUCK OF HIS AUTO.*JB
FIRE STARTED ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND BURNED THROUGH THE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, CLAIM 27-6082-040. *SLC
Other 1996 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas
Seat Belts
32 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
13 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
13 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
10 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint