10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jul 292002

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states there is a fine mist coming out of right climate vent, developing film on outside of windshield, possible heater core, A/C leak or A/C condenstation. Also getting a noise when blower motor is running. Heater/air conditioner blower motor, air conditioner blower resistor, and blower motor wiring harness have been replaced. Air conditioning system disodorized.

- St. Paul, MN, USA

problem #4

Aug 202002

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated there was a very fine mist coming from the vent and there was a noise when blower motor was on, the dealer replaced motor assembly for the air conditioner and heater.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #3

Jul 031998

Escort

  • miles
The air intake for the heating and A/C system is right at the opening between the windshield and hood, and no grate covers it. Leaves get into the system. They spit out at you when you run the A/C or heat. When A/C runs, they plug up drain, and water sloshes around in compartment and gets into interior. When heater runs, burning leaves can be smelled.

- Evanston, IL, USA

problem #2

Jan 011998

Escort

  • miles
Engine check light comes on and stays on for long periods of time, although nothing is mechanically wrong with the car. The defroster stays on when button is not engaged.

- Old Hickory, TN, USA

problem #1

Feb 181998

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Defroster does not work properly.

- Trumansbur, NY, USA