1998 FORD ESCORT Unknown Or Other Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1998 FORD ESCORT

10 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.

10
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Unknown Or Other Complaints

#10070873 |
I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AS YOU ARE DRIVING THE BACK OF THE SEAT WILL DROP DOWN. I HAD TAKEN IT IN TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND MADE COMMENT OF THIS TO WHICH I WAS TOLD I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT OVER THE YEARS AND MILES, IS THAT THE SEATBELT STRAP AT THE LAP CAN CATCH ON THE RELEASE LEVER OF THE SEAT AND ANY SHIFTING IN POSITION WILL PULL ON THE LEVER AND RELEASE THE SEAT BACK. THIS IS JUST A WARNING TO OTHERS AS IT CAN CAUSE A FATAL ACCIDENT AS IT CATCHES THE UNSUSPECTING DRIVER OFF GUARD WHEN THE BACK OF YOUR SEAT FALLS. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN OVER A DOZEN TIMES SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE.
#10071377 | Crash
HELLO, MY COMPLAINT CONCERNS THE REAR COIL SPRINGS OF '98 ISH ESCORTS. IN MY CASE, THE FIRST SPRING FAILED AT ABOUT 80,000 KMS AND THE SECOND WAS CONFIRMED JUST TODAY WHILE HAVING A TIRE REPLACED DUE TO A PUNCTURE. THREE GARAGES HAVE MADE UNSOLICITED COMMENTS CONCERNING THE AWFUL COILS DELIVERED WITH THE CAR WONDERING IF THEY (THE REAR COILS) HAD FAILED YET. INITIALLY I WAS SKEPTICAL OF THE MECHANICS MOTIVES; NOW I JUST FUME WHEN I HEAR THESE COMMENTS. IF THIS IS SUCH A PROBLEM, WHY ISN'T FORD MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO REDRESS THIS PROBLEM? NOW I'M WONDERING WHETHER THAT BUSTED COIL WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR YESTERDAY'S PUNCTURED TIRE - THE GARAGE THOUGHT THIS WAS CERTAINLY NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION.
#738741 |
AIR VACCUME CONTROL
#729291 |
NO SUMMARY
#868150 |
SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC FIXED VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC REPLACED WIRING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, AND PROBLEM CAME BACK THREE MONTHS AGO.DEALER TOLD HER TO RIDE WITH SENSOR LIGHT ON. *AK SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON STEADY DUE TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FAILURE. *YH
#609914 |
CUSTOMER IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE INTERIOR SYSTEM : MAP LIGHT, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE MIRROR IN VISOR AND REAR DOOR HATCH LIGHT ARE ALL MISSING IN THIS MODEL YEAR. YH
#607946 |
WINDOW SILL FAILED. *YC
#540516 |
NO SUMMARY
#780426 |
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN TWO SERIOUS COLLISION AND DRIVER DID NOT SUFFER ANY SERIOUS INJURIES.
#536738 |
WHILE TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT PORTION OF HIGHWAY, DRIVER HEARD A CLICK SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SWERVED TO RIGHT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED.

Other 1998 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 59 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 26 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 24 complaints Electrical System 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 15 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 15 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 8 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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