10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 19,730 miles
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Contact states the headlight socket went out on 1999 Ford Escort. The dealership was consumer telling that if she did not have the socket replaced it will cause a fire. But they will not fix it under warranty because the warranty sayid that electronic parts werw not covered under the warranty.
- Massillon, OH, USA
While driving at night headlights failed. Dealer stated the headlight connectors were completely charred.
- Michigan City, IN, USA
1) headlamps: Originally thought there was a loose wire because right light would work periodically. Upon further inspection, my mechanic found the connection to which the "bulb" was plugged had melted some what. He suggested that I return to the dealer to ask if there were any recalls on this particular problem, which I intend to do tomorrow. 2) brake pedal: Recently I found it necessary to have new brake pads installed. Part of the problem (for me) was the brake pedal was too soft and too low (the brakes were bad also). The repairs were made by an extremely reputable mechanic. Unfortunately, the brake pedal is still too soft and too low.
- Oaklyn, NJ, USA
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle intermittently headlights due to a melted wires. Dealer has inspected replaced wires connection on several times, and could not correct the problem.
- Louisville, KY, USA
No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Norwich, CT, USA
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
- Skowhegan, ME, USA
Three weeks after consumer bought the car the headlight socket burnt out and the left front headlight caught on fire.
- Unknown, UN, USA
Headlights are very poor not enough illumination.
- Sellersville, PA, USA
The headlights do not properly illuminate road surface. Mjs
- Windsor, CA, USA
- Albuquerque, NM, USA