The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. A local mechanic diagnosed that the timing belt was defective. In addition, the motor failed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 93,083.

- Clearlake, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the engine dropped two valve seats. As a result, two cylinder heads failed. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle performed as if it were not receiving any power and then shut off. There was no compression, but the vehicle still drove poorly. The contact also heard a disturbing, chopping noise under the hood. She purchased a rebuilt engine and had the transmission sensors replaced; however, the engine failed again six months later. The contact purchased a new engine, which was supposed to be under a lifetime warranty, but the failure recurred and the engine needed to be replaced again. Both the dealer and manufacturer offered no assistance. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 142,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Acampo, CA, USA

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

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 manufacturer problems. Thank you.

- Parkville, MD, USA

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.

- Simsbury, CT, USA

Blown or cracked head gasket pvc hose hole 62,000 riding on freeway no indication lights car lost power

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

After filling the vehicle with fuel and a fuel injection cleaner, consumer was driving at 70 mph, and vehicle stalled. Consumer tried several times to restart the vehicle, but to no avail.

- Bolton, NC, USA