1999 FORD ESCORT Electrical System Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1999 FORD ESCORT
7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEATER BLOWER FAILED AND SPARKS WERE SHOOTING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HARNESS BEFORE A FIRE IGNITED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING OF THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM, IN WHICH HE BELIEVED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON HIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS. GOT A REPLACEMENT BULB TO CHANGE LIGHT. FOUND THE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS INTO THE BACK OF THE LIGHT TO BE MELTED AND PARTIALLY BURNT. HAD TO REPLACE HARNESS. *TR
I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM CARMAX IN MAY OF 2001. ABOUT 2-3 WKS LATER I CONSTANTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHT GOING OUT. I GOT TICKETED BY THE POLICE SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. THEN ONE DAY DRIVING FROM WORK MY ENGINE DIED. WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO CARMAX AND THEY THEN TOOK IT TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP. WHENEVER I PUT THE AC ON THERE IS A RUMBLING COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. FRANKLY THE CAR IS A LEMON AND I HAD NO IDEA BECAUSE THERE WAS NO REPORTS ON THE CAR AND I REMEMBERED ASKING THE SALES REP. IF THERE WAS ANYTHING ABOUT THE CAR THAT I NEEDED TO KNOW AND I WAS TOLD NO. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO BECAUSE I AM SPENDING MONEY ON THIS CAR FOR...
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.*AK
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB
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CONSUMER STATES THAT PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT FUSES WILL JUST BLOW OUT. UNDER THE DASH THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE BACK OF THE TURNING SWITCH, IT MELTED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.REPLACE THE HARNESS. PROBLEM REACCURED. TS
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VEHICLE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE STARTER, REPAIRS WERE DONE, HOWEVER VEHICLE STILL EXPERIENCE FAILURE CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SMOKE. *YC
Other 1999 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
52 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
30 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
22 complaints
Air Bags
14 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
13 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
13 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
8 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Child Seatshellbooster
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemspringsbags
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint