7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,519 miles

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problem #8

Apr 111999

Escort

  • 150 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the entire air conditioning unit had to be replaced within a month of her purchasing the vehicle. She also stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced in August of 2007. A day or two later, the valves needed to be replaced as well. The radio and clock in the vehicle would intermittently turn on and off and made a strange noise. The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the cost of the diagnostic. The current mileage was 136,964 and failure mileage was approximately 150. Updated 5/19/08 the gear light went out. The marker light was inoperative. Updated

- Montgomery, AL, USA

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problem #7

Jun 232002

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Air conditioner began blowing hot air June 2002 took in for repair and ricart Ford claimed it was the module. The part was not covered on the extended warranty plan and it was over $500 to repair. Declined repairs. The following spring air conditioner began working on its own April 2003. July 2003 the air conditioner began blowing hot air and would blow out cold air if in the shade or temperature outside was cool. At this time the air conditioner is not functioning.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA

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problem #6

Apr 012002

Escort

  • miles
There is a 11,000 back order for the fan control/defected part.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #5

Jan 102001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Air conditioner doesn't get cold--car also idles very low to the point where it stalls out.

- Independence, MO, USA

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problem #4

May 162000

Escort

  • miles
Air conditioner failed after being turned on. Was blowing hot air. Took to dealer & was informed the electrical modular was broken. The part needed to be ordered. The part failed the test & vehicle's air conditioner was repaired.

- Ft Myers, FL, USA

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problem #3

Jan 011999

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Water is blowing out of A/C and air vents and dropping on floorboard. Cause unknown. Dealer does not know what the problem is or how to correct it.

- Greenville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Jun 211999

Escort

  • miles
A/C unit is blowing out hot air, and there is water leaking out of the A/C unit. Water is getting on the floor under the passenger's seat. Dealer can't fix the problem.

- Oakhoma City, OK, USA

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problem #1

Jun 251999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Air conditioning is working only when the vehicle is under shade or if it is cold outside, causing a health hazard.consumer must shut all vents except one to get some air to blow, but vehicle is still hot.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

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