Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Escort / 1990
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007095813 FORD ESCORT 1990 Vehicle was parked at gas pump island, ignition off. engine compartment errupted into flames. all components contained within the engine comparment
003233682 FORD ESCORT 1990 The car starts fine when cold. after driving to town sometimes won't start right off,sometimes it does. mostof the time i have to try and try.some
0000153341 FORD ESCORT 1990 Rear doors have been inoperable for more than a year. recently, vehicle was involved in an accident that resulted in consumer being unable to get
001151691 FORD ESCORT 1990 When driving at 50 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without prior warning, and without driver depressing on accelerator pedal. this caused
995150450 FORD ESCORT 1990 Shoulder belt will stick in one position in the track, failing to properly restrain driver of vehicle. dealership has examind vehicle, and will
000121333 FORD ESCORT 1990 Model continental lte 3000 tire p17570r14 ; tread shreaded off a tire while driving at 55 mph, causing damage to wheelwell/tore off mud slap, and
000115123 FORD ESCORT 1990 A plastic piece of deflector under front right wheel was rubbing against the brake rotors, causing tires to overheat and catch on fire. manufacturer
001064902 FORD ESCORT 1990 This was an original part that failed and caught on fire. it burned the part itself up, the wiring, and stuff under the dash. this could have been
000064375 FORD ESCORT 1990 Merging into traffic on freeway, car lost power, it didn't stall immediately because i had brakes for awhile to get off the road and stop. there was
000048908 FORD ESCORT 1990 After i purchased my ford escort, the first thing i noticed was the windshield made noise as i would drive, it sounded like it was popping out of the
000048907 FORD ESCORT 1990 After i purchased my ford escort, the first thing i noticed was the windshield made noise as i would drive, it sounded like it was popping out of the
000048577 FORD ESCORT 1990 Since the ignition switched has been replaced vehicle still stalled out.noticed that the engine at idle speed loops or idles erratically.transmission
000048576 FORD ESCORT 1990 Since the ignition switched has been replaced vehicle still stalled out.noticed that the engine at idle speed loops or idles erratically.transmission
996189526 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996188710 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE NEXT DAY AT JOB, TURNED TO GO TO BLDG, INFORMED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK
996188709 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVING VEHICLE, NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE NEXT DAY AT JOB, TURNED TO GO TO BLDG, INFORMED VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. *AK
995188652 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995188651 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
0000188341 FORD ESCORT 1990 AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT, FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE ON FIRE, COMING FROM DASH. *AK
991188265 FORD ESCORT 1990 While parked in front of house, vehicle suddenly blew up; made loud sound, suddenly fire was everywhere. owner will provide more details; vehicle
994188096 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION FIRE. *AK
994188052 FORD ESCORT 1990 While parked in driveway, vehicle caught on fire underhood; according to fire department, could have been electrical fire; everything underhood burnt
995188033 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE PARKED FOUR HOURS AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK
995188028 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IT WENT UP IN FLAMES DUE TO THE IGNIITON SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995188026 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. SOURCE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995187951 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION SHORT RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
996187908 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
0000187875 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK
0000187874 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK
0000187823 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
0000187822 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
0000187008 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE CAMSHAFT THAT HOLDS THE GEAR BROKE. PLEAS DESCRIBE . *AK
0000183397 FORD ESCORT 1990 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK PARKED CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
996183039 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION MODULE FAILED, RESULTING IN ENGINE CUT-OUT REPEATLY, REPLACED THE OLD MODULE. TT
996182304 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME BROKE, SEAT FULLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT
996181459 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT
996181458 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT
995179277 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVER'S SIDE BELT BROKE UPON IMPACT AT 35 MPH. TT
995173908 FORD ESCORT 1990 # EA95-002 WHEN DRIVING SMOKE CAUSED FROM THE STEERING CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE CAR WAS TOTALED . TT
995173657 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE ACCELERATED CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. TT
0000167200 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVER/PASSENGER LAP BELTS INOPERATIVE, MALE TO FEMALE BUCKLE WON'T LOCK IN. TT
995164981 FORD ESCORT 1990 FIRE IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA, FIRE DEPT STATED THAT FIRE WAS POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL RELATED. TT
995162536 FORD ESCORT 1990 UPON BEING REAR ENDED, DRIVERS SHOULDER BELT DIDN'T RESTRAIN. DRIVER NOTICED BELT MOVING ALONG TRACK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
995161629 FORD ESCORT 1990 UNDER THE HOOD FIRES, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE DRIVING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION./ TT
995161301 FORD ESCORT 1990 REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK
995161300 FORD ESCORT 1990 REPLACED STARTER. *AK
995161299 FORD ESCORT 1990 BATTERY FAILURES, RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
995161298 FORD ESCORT 1990 COMPUTER FAILURE. *AK
995161099 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE/ODR, PULLED TO SIDE, FOUND FRONT BRAKESCAUGHT ON FIRE, DEALER REPLACED FRONT CALIPERS. TT
995160627 FORD ESCORT 1990 ROCK HIT GAS TANK CAUSING TANK TO LEAK. TT
995116390 FORD ESCORT 1990 Consumer's vehicle caught on fire due to electrical system. investigator determined the the fire started in the ignition. vehicle was totally lost
0000114655 FORD ESCORT 1990 FLAMES STARTED SHOOTING UP FROM UNDER THE CAR. FLAMES CAME FROM FUEL LINE LEAK. *AK
997114235 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT JUST BROKE OFF THE BRACKETS WITHOUT AN OCCUPANT. *AK
997109241 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHEN SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR THE RPM ACCELERATED, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED THROTTLE BODY . *AK
0000104124 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT THE SEAMS DUE TO RUSTING/CORROSION. *AK*JB
0000103598 FORD ESCORT 1990 AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIR WORK DONE ON WINDSHIELD, THE VEHICLE IS NOW LEAKING FROM WINDSHIELD. RECALL#89V174000. *AK
999083427 FORD ESCORT 1990 About one hour after arriving home from work someone knocked on my door to notify me that the 1990 ford escort that i had purchased used on march 31,
999078449 FORD ESCORT 1990 Known failure of vane air flow meter cause bucking of car at highway and street speeds.see ford tsb 94-23-8. car locks front wheels on snowy
994066519 FORD ESCORT 1990 TIE ROD JOINT FAILED.
0000058468 FORD ESCORT 1990 I have gone through 14 alternators and 6 battries since i drove it off the showroom floor in the fall of 1990! rusty eck searched for the problem but
998045411 FORD ESCORT 1990 ENGINE FIRE.
998044787 FORD ESCORT 1990 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
0000040283 FORD ESCORT 1990 SMOG TEST WAS ABORTED DUE TO HIGH RMPS.
995036569 FORD ESCORT 1990 Turn ignition on, heard crackling sound, then noise went to a poplin sound, smoke came from hood and vent inside, flames now evitable, resulting in
995036568 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. (96V-071)
997030815 FORD ESCORT 1990 ALTERNATOR FAILED FOUR TIMES, TWICE SETTING VEHICLE ON FIRE. *AK
994021610 FORD ESCORT 1990 GASOLINE LEAK IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HOSE WHERE IT WAS CONNECTED TO THE QUICK CONNECTOR, CAUSING FIRE.
995020364 FORD ESCORT 1990 ALTERNATOR REPLACED 11 TIMES.
996018135 FORD ESCORT 1990 ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
996017964 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. *SD
995015733 FORD ESCORT 1990 FUEL TANK LEAK. *SD
996014155 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION FAILED. *SD
995003650 FORD ESCORT 1990 COMPUTER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW
003223644 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.*AK
0000188007 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD AUTO CUTS OFF-NO ACCIDENTS YET. *AK
0000183396 FORD ESCORT 1990 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING TO WORK PARKED CAR STARTED TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT
002183259 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING AT 25MPH ON FLAT SURFACE AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE SHUT OFF. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
0000153348 FORD ESCORT 1990 Rear doors have been inoperable for more than a year. recently, vehicle was involved in an accident that resulted in consumer being unable to get
995150457 FORD ESCORT 1990 Shoulder belt will stick in one position in the track, failing to properly restrain driver of vehicle. dealership has examind vehicle, and will
001150036 FORD ESCORT 1990 Vehicle was inside of a work shop, and noticed that there was a dent inside of tire. he could put a print depression size of a dimple. dealership is
001150029 FORD ESCORT 1990 Vehicle was inside of a work shop, and noticed that there was a dent inside of tire. he could put a print depression size of a dimple. dealership is
0000137188 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S DOOR SHAKES OPEN ON ITS OWN WHILE TURNING A CORNER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
000048912 FORD ESCORT 1990 After i purchased my ford escort, the first thing i noticed was the windshield made noise as i would drive, it sounded like it was popping out of the
000048911 FORD ESCORT 1990 After i purchased my ford escort, the first thing i noticed was the windshield made noise as i would drive, it sounded like it was popping out of the
000048910 FORD ESCORT 1990 After i purchased my ford escort, the first thing i noticed was the windshield made noise as i would drive, it sounded like it was popping out of the
000048909 FORD ESCORT 1990 After i purchased my ford escort, the first thing i noticed was the windshield made noise as i would drive, it sounded like it was popping out of the
000048579 FORD ESCORT 1990 Since the ignition switched has been replaced vehicle still stalled out.noticed that the engine at idle speed loops or idles erratically.transmission
000048578 FORD ESCORT 1990 Since the ignition switched has been replaced vehicle still stalled out.noticed that the engine at idle speed loops or idles erratically.transmission
996189611 FORD ESCORT 1990 Owner heard funny noise and pulled over and shut vehicle off. saw smoke from underneath hood. few minutes later vehicle caught on fire. please
996189546 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995188672 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995188671 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
0000188361 FORD ESCORT 1990 AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT, FOUND VEHICLE IN GARAGE ON FIRE, COMING FROM DASH. *AK
991188285 FORD ESCORT 1990 While parked in front of house, vehicle suddenly blew up; made loud sound, suddenly fire was everywhere. owner will provide more details; vehicle
994188116 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION FIRE. *AK
994188072 FORD ESCORT 1990 While parked in driveway, vehicle caught on fire underhood; according to fire department, could have been electrical fire; everything underhood burnt
995188053 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE PARKED FOUR HOURS AND THEN BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK
995188046 FORD ESCORT 1990 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. SOURCE UNKNOWN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
995187971 FORD ESCORT 1990 IGNITION SHORT RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
0000187895 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK
0000187894 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, THEN FLAMES FROM BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL, RESULT INTERIOR FIRE. *AK
0000187843 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
0000187842 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING ON HWY VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, WILL NOT RESTART BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
0000187685 FORD ESCORT 1990 While driving owner noticed burning smell followed by smoke. flames got progressively worse then stopped. vehicle failed to start until new switch
0000187684 FORD ESCORT 1990 While driving owner noticed burning smell followed by smoke. flames got progressively worse then stopped. vehicle failed to start until new switch
996182324 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVER SIDE SEAT BACK FRAME BROKE, SEAT FULLY RECLINED BACKWARDS. TT
996181735 FORD ESCORT 1990 FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. TT
996181715 FORD ESCORT 1990 FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE ON THE DRIVER SIDE. TT
996181479 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT
996181478 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD, PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT HAS FAILED. TT
995180815 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNDER THE HOOD, EA95-002 ACTIVE, DASH WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. TT
995170042 FORD ESCORT 1990 PULLED UP IN DRIVEWAY AND SAW LEFT FRONT WHEEL ON FIRE/REPLACED BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. *AK
995165001 FORD ESCORT 1990 FIRE IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA, FIRE DEPT STATED THAT FIRE WAS POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL RELATED. TT
995161649 FORD ESCORT 1990 UNDER THE HOOD FIRES, VEHICLE WAS SMOKING WHILE DRIVING CAUGHT ON FIRE, WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION./ TT
995161321 FORD ESCORT 1990 REPLACED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. *AK
995161319 FORD ESCORT 1990 BATTERY FAILURES, RESULTING IN INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
995161320 FORD ESCORT 1990 REPLACED STARTER. *AK
995161297 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 5 MINTUES DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. TT
995161101 FORD ESCORT 1990 REPLACED BRAKE POWER BOOSTER DUE TO FIRE. TT
995161100 FORD ESCORT 1990 REPLACED MASTER CYLONDER DUE TO FIRE. TT
994160943 FORD ESCORT 1990 While driving, brake calipers were dragging, got hot, causing difficulty in driving, seemed as though foot was on brake, caused plastic hub caps to
994160923 FORD ESCORT 1990 While driving, brake calipers were dragging, got hot, causing difficulty in driving, seemed as though foot was on brake, caused plastic hub caps to
995160647 FORD ESCORT 1990 ROCK HIT GAS TANK CAUSING TANK TO LEAK. TT
995159840 FORD ESCORT 1990 CAR WAS PARK IN A LOT AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE. TT
995159820 FORD ESCORT 1990 CAR WAS PARK IN A LOT AND CAR CAUGHT FIRE. TT
995158650 FORD ESCORT 1990 SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. TT
995158630 FORD ESCORT 1990 SEAT BELTS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. TT
994158044 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, THEN ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, FIRE DEPT SUSPECTS ELECTRIAL SYSTEM AS CULPRIT. TT
998134398 FORD ESCORT 1990 The vehicle has been experiencing problems with ignition switch. when driver turns vehicle off, the vehicle still continues to run. the
998134381 FORD ESCORT 1990 The vehicle has been experiencing problems with ignition switch. when driver turns vehicle off, the vehicle still continues to run. the
998125026 FORD ESCORT 1990 There was a recall listed on this make and year, but the owner never received a notice. on apr.9,1998, the vehicle caught on fire around the steering
995116403 FORD ESCORT 1990 Consumer's vehicle caught on fire due to electrical system. investigator determined the the fire started in the ignition. vehicle was totally lost
996110481 FORD ESCORT 1990 Owner states while driving vehicle she had an accident, vehicle hit tree, owner notes that the rear sfety belt on the passenger's side came loose
996110479 FORD ESCORT 1990 Owner states while driving vehicle she had an accident, vehicle hit tree, owner notes that the rear sfety belt on the passenger's side came loose
997109253 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHEN SHIFTING INTO THE NEXT GEAR THE RPM ACCELERATED, TOOK TO DEALER AND REPLACED THROTTLE BODY . *AK
996107865 FORD ESCORT 1990 The radiator mounts disconnected from the metal rubber, allowing the radiator to lean back/ rock back and forth, causing a hole to wear in the
996107853 FORD ESCORT 1990 The radiator mounts disconnected from the metal rubber, allowing the radiator to lean back/ rock back and forth, causing a hole to wear in the
0000104136 FORD ESCORT 1990 VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AT THE SEAMS DUE TO RUSTING/CORROSION. *AK*JB
996103772 FORD ESCORT 1990 A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
996103760 FORD ESCORT 1990 A FEW MINUTES AFTER BEING PARKED, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE . PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
0000103172 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING WAS ALERTED BY PASSING MOTORIST OF FIRE UNDER HOOD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK
0000103160 FORD ESCORT 1990 WHILE DRIVING WAS ALERTED BY PASSING MOTORIST OF FIRE UNDER HOOD ON PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT NEAR FRONT TIRE.*AK
996102309 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED. *AK
996102297 FORD ESCORT 1990 DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BROKE, SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS FAILED. *AK
0000093749 FORD ESCORT 1990 MY TRANSMISSION NOW IN ANY GEAR SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS SOMETHING LOOSE AND RATTLES? I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS AND GETS ON MY NERVES!
0000077436 FORD ESCORT 1990 In cold weather (less than 15 f), the driver's side automatic seatbelt motor failed on mutilple occasions to either retract or advance the automatic
0000077428 FORD ESCORT 1990 In cold weather (less than 15 f), the driver's side automatic seatbelt motor failed on mutilple occasions to either retract or advance the automatic
994066527 FORD ESCORT 1990 TIE ROD JOINT FAILED.
0000058467 FORD ESCORT 1990 I have gone through 14 alternators and 6 battries since i drove it off the showroom floor in the fall of 1990! rusty eck searched for the problem but
0000057848 FORD ESCORT 1990 Vehicle owners manual states 8.3 quarts of transmission fluid is to be used when refilling, consumer acted accordingly resulting in damage/failure of

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