10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,367 miles

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problem #10

Sep 291999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. When transmission is shifting gears it shifts loud and hard. Eec test found TR sensor out of range and connection full of water. Repairs were made but problem still exist. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Suffern, NY, USA

problem #9

Jun 071999

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle experience vibration before it completely cuts off, dealer can not find problem.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #8

Jul 131999

Escort

  • miles
While traveling 55 mph car suddenly cutoff/stalled when trying to start back up.dealer was contacted.

- Summerville, GA, USA

problem #7

Aug 201999

(reported on)

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving up hills, the engine cuts off causing failure. Vehicle has to get on leveled pavement in order to back up. Dealer can't find problem.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #6

Apr 251999

Escort

  • miles
Ongoing problem with vehicle stalling. Vehicle would stall no matter what the speed may be while moving or at a stop. Vehicle been inspected on six occasions by dealer, and problem still goes unresolved. Seeking help or provide information on this matter.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #5

Jun 081999

Escort

  • miles
On several occasions the vehicle experienced vibration, possible engine failure.

- Richmond, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 141999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving vehicle stalled, causing windshield wipershead lights, and brakes to go out during a thunderstorm. Dealer said engine needed replacing.

- St. Peters, MO, USA

problem #3

Apr 291999

Escort

  • miles
Ongoing problem with vehicle hesitating/stalling while driving between 50-70 mph. Vehicle been inspected / repaired on seven different occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing else could be found. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter. Dealer since found problem with the revelator but has no solution.

- Dawmont, WV, USA

problem #2

Mar 271999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Since the car was first bought the engine has been extremely loud as well as shaking occasionally when stopping at a traffic light. I spoke with my salesperson, who was friendly and took it on a test drive again, and he found nothing wrong. He said it was probably due to the cold weather, but told me to take it to my local dealer to have it looked at as a precaution. I went to the local dealer and they would not see me then so I asked to make an appointment for a better time. I was told that no appointments could be made and they accepted cars on a first come first served basis. Since neither dealer is located close to me, I decided to wait a while to see if it was just the weather. In February, the air bag light came on and would not go off for 2 days and since then it will come on and stay on for a while, and sometimes it will turn off after a few days. This is a major concern because I don't want it to come out unexpectedly or to fail when needed. I went to the same local dealer 2 days ago and they would not see me. At first, the man tried to make me think it was all in my head, but after insisting on having it checked out anyway, he told me they could not see me and that I would have to make an appointment. I explained that I had tried to before, but was told I couldn't and he basically told me to call later to set up an appointment. Since a failure could cause a tragic accident I don't know where else to turn to have Ford check the car. It is only 3 months old and this is the 4th time I have had to see about it which makes me leary of either the quality of Ford or that my car is not up to the same safety standards as it should be. Please help. I also saw on the news last night that several Ford cars are being recalled now due to safety concerns so I would like to make sure my car is safe before me or someone else gets hurt. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me, and please let me know what steps to take.

- Antioch, TN, USA

problem #1

Oct 051998

Escort

  • miles
Consumer is experiencing problems with vehicle stalling. The car was purchased in Sept of 98 and has stalled 5 times since purchase. 3 times while driving in highway traffic. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

- Honol, HI, USA