1999 FORD Escort Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
56 complaints
VEHICLE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ACTIVATED, WON'T TURN OFF. THERE HAS BEEN NO COLLISIONS OR ACTIVITY THAT CAUSED LIGHT TO BE ACTIVATED.
Oct 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE APPEARED ON THE SCENE AND ONE OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WAS REPORTED INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 132,000. UPDATED 10/19/10*JB
May 06, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 99,000.
Dec 14, 2009
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN A HEAD-ON COLLISSION THAT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 42 MPH. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES TO THE DRIVER. THE SERVICE DEALER HAVE NOT YET DETERMINED THE DAMAGES ON THE VEHICLE.
Jul 05, 2006
I JUST WANT TO COMPLAIN THAT I FEEL FORD MOTOR CO. SHOULD OFFER A SUBSIDIE FOR OWNERS OF 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX 2 AUTOMOBILES FOR THE ADDITION OF DISENGAGMENT SWITCHES FOR THEIR FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEVICES. I AM AWARE THAT NEWER MODELS COME EQUIPPED WITH THIS FEATURE. I WAS ADVISED BY FORD MOTOR CO. THAT THEY ACTUALLY ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO MAKE THIS ADDITION TO THEIR CARS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICEPERSON THAT IN THE TEN YEARS "HE OR ANYONE WORKING THERE" HAD NEVER PERFORMED A "SWITCH ADDITION" I ASKED HIM IF IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE AND HE SAID PROBABLY YES AND THAT HE WOULD CALL FORD AND SEE EXACTLY WHAT COULD BE DONE. HE SAID HE WOULD CALL ME BACK. HE HAS NEVER CALLED BACK. I HAVE THREE KIDS AND THERE IS ONLY TWO SEATBELTS IN THE BACK. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO LET MY ELEVEN YEAR OLD RIDE IN THE FRONT, BUT I AM AFRAID OF THE AIRBAG. NOW THAT IT IS STANDARD(SWITCHES) ON THE 2001 AND NEWER CARS I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE SOME COST SHARED BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN PERFORMING THIS UPGRADE. I FEEL IT SHOULD BE A "RECALL" FOR THIS ADDITION. *NM
Dec 05, 2005
+ 51 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
50 complaints
TL* 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.
Jan 09, 2012
EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION BRAKES FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND FUMES GET INTO CAR. *TR
Feb 02, 2009
TL*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.
Aug 19, 2008
NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG WAS EJECTED .CAR WAS TOWED, AND AS OF THIS EMAIL IS BEING REPAIRED IN FLORIDA. WE WERE ON VACATION AT THE TIME. HEAD WAS REMOVED, AND IS BEING REPAIRED. WE HAD TO RENT A CAR TO GET BACK TO PA. ALSO HAVE TO FLY BACK TO FLORIDA TO DRIVE CAR BACK TO PA. *TR
Oct 26, 2007
I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT SE, 4 DOOR. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS WERE BAD. A COUNTER PERSON LOOKED UP VEHICLE NOTICES AND (I THINK) FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN ON MOTOR MOUNTS FOR 2001-2003 ESCORTS. MY QUESTION IS, HOW CAN ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS GO BAD AT ONE TIME UNLESS IT IS SHODDY EQUIPMENT TO BEGIN WITH. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF ALL FOUR GOING BAD. IN ALL THE VEHICLES I HAVE OWNED I DO NOT THINK I HAVE EVER HAD ANY MOTOR MOUNT REPLACED. HAVE ANY OTHER SIMILAR PROBLEMS LIKE THIS BEEN REPORTED? *NM
Feb 25, 2006
+ 45 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
40 complaints
TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. TECH DISCOVERED BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. WAS QUOTED $1200 TO REPLACE, INCLUDING STRUTS (STILL GOOD). I AM IN MINNESOTA AND THIS CAR HAS NO TRACTION IN THE SNOW. I CAN DRIVE AT 10 MPH AND THE BACK STILL BREAKS TRACTION. I HAVE SPUN OUT MORE DRIVING THIS CAR THAN I HAVE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE. I DO THINK FORD DESIGNED AND SOLD AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 24, 2014
I BOUGHT A USED 1999 FORD ESCORT STATIONS WAGON WITH ONLY 16K MILES ON IT. AT 30K MILES I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE FOR $585 TO REPLACE THE REAR COIL SPRINGS THAT ARE BROKEN, SAYING IT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. NOTE I NEVER ASKED FOR MORE THAN A SIMPLE OIL CHANGE. IN READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS HERE FOR BROKEN SPRINGS I BELIEVE FORD HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT THAT EVEN ITS DEALERS ARE WELL AWARE OF. *TR
Sep 25, 2010
I HAVE A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR AND IT HAS ABOUT 155,000 MILES ON IT. MY WIFE WAS COMING HOME WITH FIVE OF MY SIX KIDS AND TURNED OFF OF THE 4-LANE HIGHWAY ONTO OUR EXIT FOR OUR HOUSE AND THE REAR AXLE BROKE..IF SHE HAD STAYED ON THE 4-LANE AT 65 M.P.H. WE COULD'VE HAD MULTIPLE INJURIES OR EVEN DEATHS !! I HAVE REVIEWED ALL KINDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME PROBLEM...WHY HAVEN'T THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS. *TR
Jun 10, 2010
I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT S . THE MILEAGE IS 48,700 MILES. I TOOK IT IN YESTERDAY FOR A STATE INSPECTION. I WAS INFORMED THAT NOT ONLY ONE BUT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I HAVE READ THAT THIS HAD BEEN A PROBLEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS. BUT YET NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. *TR
Jun 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. DURING A VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRINGS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,350. UPDATED 06/09/08 *BF UPDATED 06/09/08
May 21, 2008
+ 35 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
29 complaints
RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS GOING ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE DAYS. GOT A REPLACEMENT BULB TO CHANGE LIGHT. FOUND THE HARNESS THAT CONNECTS INTO THE BACK OF THE LIGHT TO BE MELTED AND PARTIALLY BURNT. HAD TO REPLACE HARNESS. *TR
Oct 18, 2009
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL IN MY 1999 FORD WINDSTAR HAS BEEN GOING HAYWIRE SINCE MAY 2007. ALL THE NEEDLES WERE GOING ROUND AND ROUND WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I HAD TAKEN IT TO GRIFFEN BROTHERS AND THEY CON NOT FIND A INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ANYWHERE. THEY CALLED FORD MOTORS AND THEY WERE TOLD THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS IN NATIONAL BACK ORDER. IF THEY ARE IN NATIONAL BACK ORDER, THAT MUST MEAN THAT THERE ARE ALOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS EVERYWHERE. SHOULDN'T THIS HAVE BEEN A RECALL ISSUE? ON AUGUST 30, 2007 GRIFFEN CALLED ME AND SAID THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT THEY ORDERED ON 8/20, 2007. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT THE FORD WINDSTARS HAVING THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. A T.V. STATION I HAD CONTACTED ABOUT HIS PROBLEM TOLD ME TO CONTACT YOU. THEY ARE ALSO INTERESTED IN KNOWING WHAT THE RESULTS ARE. *TR
Sep 06, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HORN DOES NOT WORK. SHE WAS UNABLE TO PLACE HER VEHICLE IN DRIVE BECAUSE OF BLOWN OUT FUSES, INCLUDING THE HORN FUSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WIRES TO THE CRUISE CONTROL WERE BLOWN. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AGAIN. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE DEALER ADVISED HER TO PURCHASE A FORD FUSION AND TO CONTACT THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
Jun 22, 2007
LAST NIGHT THE 1999 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER EDITION SUDDENLY WENT UP IN FLAMES FROM A FIRE THAT STARTED BY ITSELF UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS PARKED IN THE CARPORT NEXT TO THE TAHOE WHICH WE ALSO LOST DUE TO THE FIRE. THE FORD VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE IT WENT UP INTO FLAMES. WE LOST 2 VEHICLES AND OUR CARPORT. THE FIRE INVESTIGATOR COULD NOT FIND THE EXACT CAUSE BECAUSE OF ALL THE DAMAGE. HOWEVER, WE KNEW WE WERE NOT ALONE IN THIS. THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE THAT WERE VICTIMS OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEIR FAULTY VEHICLES THAT SUDDENLY WENT UP IN FLAMES .*AK
May 10, 2007
I WAS OUT OF TOWN, DROVE FOR 2 1/2 HRS THEN PARKED FOR SHOPPING. WAS ON WAY BACK HOME..10 MIN INTO DRIVE, WHEN MY FORD ESCORT ZX2 JUST LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAD LITTLE WARNING..A MINUTE BEFORE IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH THEN NOTHING..NO GAUGES OR STEERING ETC. I HAD THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED (DID NOT THINK TO KEEP THE OLD PART) AND HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL FUSES "JUST BECAUSE" SINCE IT KEEPS DOING THIS AND THE SCARY PART IS I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON WHO IS A NEW DRIVER AND HE HAD IT HAPPEN TO HIM TWICE IN ONE DAY AND TWICE TO MYSELF THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE ABLE TO GET IT BACK HOME AFTER JUMPING IT TWICE IN 8 MILES THE LAST TWO TIMES IT QUIT. IT IS NOW PARKED FEARING WE WILL BE STRANDED OR WORSE LOSE CONTROL AND END UP IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS, STEERING ETC. *NM
Apr 12, 2006
+ 24 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
26 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NO OCCUPANT INSIDE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 28, 2019
I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD WINSTAR IN 2005 AND MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOR 1500.00 WHILE SEARCHING YOUR SITE I DISCOVERED MANY DEFECTS AND RECALLS TO MY VAN WHICH I PLAN TO TAKE TO A FORD DEALER. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL FOR 1999 FORD WINDSTAR TRANSMISSIONS. *TR
Dec 17, 2007
I PURCHASED A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR SEL 3 YEARS AGO AND HAVE HAD HELL WITH IT EVER SINCE. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY BEEN OWNED BY ONE OTHER PERSON AND HE HAD TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN IT RIGHT OVER 50,000 MILES. @ 130,000 MILES I TOO HAD TO PUT ANOTHER TRANSMISSION IN IT. NOW THE VAN HAS 160000 AND I AM AGAIN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I THINK THAT FORD HAS DONE A TERRIBLE JOB OF TAKING CARE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AND THEY ARE LOOSING ME AS A CUSTOMER. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD. *TR
Nov 14, 2007
DT: 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE GEAR SHIFTER MALFUNCTIONED. IT DID NOT GO INTO 2 OR 1 GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED LAST YEAR ON AUGUST 3, 2004. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY STATED THESE GEARS SHOULD NOT BE USED. THE ENTIRE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WILL NEED TO REPLACED AT THIS TIME. THE PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS AGO, IT STARTED SHIFTING HARD. THIS CAUSED SOMETHING IN THE MECHANISM TO BEND. THE REMEDY DID NOT LAST A YEAR. THIS PROBLEM WAS HAPPENING ALL OF THE TIME.*AK
Sep 29, 2005
PURCHASED IN MAY 2001 - 1 WEEK LATER -BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ON. HAD TO FIX THAT. MANY MISC. THINGS I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ON THE VAN ALSO, TO THE TUNE OF $1500.00 OUT OF POCKET. IN 2003, MY "CHECK TRANSMISSION" LIGHT WENT ON EVERY TIME IT WAS DRIVEN. DEC 2004, I'M BY MYSELF W/2 KIDS, 1 HOUR FROM HOME ON A SUNDAY. CAR IS SMOKING ON FRONT END. TO MAKE THE LONG STORY SHORT, I ENDED UP GETTING A NEW TRANSMISSION & RADIATOR AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. TOTAL COST FROM ME - $3200.00. DOING RESEARCH ONLINE, I FIND THAT IT IS QUITE COMMON FOR 1999 FORD WINDSTAR'S TO HAVE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION'S REPLACED WITH LOW MILES. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE POSTED ON MSN AUTO'S ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS. MINE WAS REPLACED AT 70,000!! MY NEW TRANSMISSION (FORD FACTORY) "DIES" WHEN I PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR. SO, AFTER A 2 WEEK WAIT TO GET INTO FORD, I FIND THAT IT NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION, BECAUSE MY $3200 I GOT 3 WEEKS AGO, ONE HAS SOMETHING WRONG. SO, I'LL BE OUT FOR 1 WEEK & STILL HAVE A "LEMON" CAR. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFICULT IS THAT I DIDN'T HAVE $3200.00 FOR THIS CAR. I'M STILL PAYING ON THE 15,000.00 WE PAID ON THIS VEHICLE, IN ANTICIPATION OF NOT HAVING ANY MAJOR CAR PROBLEMS. A RECALL OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. 1999 FORD WINDSTAR SE. *NM
Jan 19, 2005
+ 21 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
19 complaints
I OWN 2 FORD ESCORTS A 1999 ESCORT SE, AND A 2002 ESCORT SE, I'VE NOTICED ON BOTH VEHICLES, WHEN I'VE HAD TO DO AN EMERGENCY STOP (SLAMMING THE BRAKES) BOTH VEHICLES TAKE FAIRLY LONG TO RESPOND, INCREASING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. I HAVE 2 OTHER FRIENDS WHO OWN SIMILAR ESCORTS, AND NOTICE THE SAME PROBLEM, I FEEL THAT THIS CONCERN NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. *TR
Mar 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 100,000. UPDATED 01-10-08. *KB UPDATED 12/31/07
Dec 03, 2007
1999 FORD ESCORT MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. UPON INSPECTION MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE TONE RING THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE TONE RING IS A PART OF THE ABS SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THEY PROVIDED NOT ASSISTANCE. *NM
Jul 25, 2006
THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES.*JB
Mar 10, 2003
6-7 TIMES BRAKE PEDAL GOT STUCK. IT HAPPENED ONLY ON HIGHWAY AND BELTWAY AT 55 MPH OR HIGHER. WHEN PRESSING DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL IT GET STUCK, AND CONTINUING TO PRESS DOWN IT BECAME UNSTUCK. DEALER HAS BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM, BUT THEY COULD DO ANYTHING WRONG. 2 MECHANICS HAS TEST DRIVEN VEHICLE, AND ANOTHER MECHANIC FROM DEALERSHIP WILL BE TEST DRIVE IT AGAIN. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE AT 55 MPH, THE BRAKES BECAME HARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMYED FOLLOWED BY BRAKE GOING TO FLOOR. *YH
May 23, 2001
+ 14 more complaints for this component
TIRES
14 complaints
FIRESTONE 710 TIRES. LESS THAN 20,000 MILES, TREAD IS GONE, DOES NOT HANDLE ON ICE AND SNOW. TIRES ARE SOLD IN MINNESOTA, WERE IT SNOWS A LOT. TIRES ROTATED ONCE SO COMPANY WILL NOT STAND BY 65,000 MILE WARRANTY. HIGHWAY MILES, NO REASON FOR TREAD TO HAVE WORN OFF SO SOON. PLEASE CHECK IF TIRE IS DEFECTIVE AND IF SHOULD BE SOLD IN AREAS WHERE IT SNOWS QUITE OFTEN. I HAVE ALMOST GONE OFF THE ROAD MANY TIMES THIS WINTER, SEEMS LIKE YOUR GLIDING ON AIR. *TR
Jan 05, 2010
1999 ESCORT LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK TWO GUARDRAILS. THE CONSUMER HAD MINOR INJURIES, BUT REFUSED TREATMENT. *JB
Sep 21, 2006
THE TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB
Apr 01, 2003
RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS LOSING AIR. HAD TIRE CHECKED. THERE WERE CRACKS ALL OVER IT. ALSO, OTHER 3 TIRES HAD CRACKS. SIZE P185/65R14, ORGINAL TIRES. *AK MS P185/65R14 85S, E4027261, AP7J5K7U949, UNIROYAL TIGER PAW. *SLC
Aug 21, 2002
BOTH REAR TIRES WERE FLAT, THE TIRES HAD BLOWN THROUGH THE SIDES. THEN THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FLATTENED IN THE DRIVEWAY.
Oct 04, 2001
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
11 complaints
DURING THE USE OF THE BACK PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IT BECAME JAMMED AND WILL NOT COME OUT ENOUGH TO USE OR ROLL BACK UP TO TRY AND REUSE. *TR
Nov 07, 2007
THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON THE PASSENGER SEAT POPED OUT AFTER IT WAS FASTENED. THE PASSENGER CAN NOT BE SECURED IN THE VEHICLE. NOT INCLUDED IN THE SEAT BELT RECALL NHTSA O4E048000 *JB
Mar 07, 2005
REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT. DEALER REPAIRED IT TWICE, THEN REPLACED IT. AT THIS TIME, DRIVER'S SIDE REAR SEATBELT WILL NOT RETRACT.*AKTHE PROBLEM WITH THE BELTS ARE STILL OCCURING. *JG
Jul 19, 2002
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON ROAD AND CHILD WAS INSIDE CAR BUCKLED UP. SEATBELT HAD WRAPPED AROUND HER STOMACK,WAIST AND CHEST. EVERY MOVE SHE MADE SEATBELT WOULD GET TIGHTER AND RETRACT UP INTO VEHICLE AND CHOKE HER. *AK
Dec 13, 2000
MY CAR WAS BROADSIDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. MY 13 YR. OLD SON WAS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, WITH HIS SEAT BELT ON. WHEN WE HIT THE CAR SPUN, HIS DOOR SWUNG OPEN EJECTING HIM. HE LANDED ABOUT 6 FT. FROM THE CAR ON THE GROUND. THERE WERE MARKS LEFT ON HIS NECK FROM THE SEAT BELT. FORTUNATELY HIS INJURIES WERE NOT SERVERE. HE HAD A HUGE LUMP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS HEAD FROM WHEN HE HIT THE GROUND. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCASED THE CAR, AND HAVE HEARD FROM A LADY IN CHICAGO. MY MAIN CONCERN RIGHT NOW IS THAT THEY INVESTIGATE FOR MALFUNCTION/DEFECTS ON THE SEAT BELT. I WAS ASKED WHAT HIS INJURIES WERE (THE DEALER SHIP NEVER ASKED, JUST TOLD ME THAT IF THE SEAT BELT WAS DEFECTIVE THEY WOULE REPLACE IT) WHAT TYPE OF COMPENSATION I WAS LOOKING FOR AND I TOLD HER "NONE, AT THIS TIME BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF MY SON WILL HAVE SOMETHING COME UP 6 MONTHS FROM NOW. SHE STATED THAT I WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION IN THE MAIL, REQUESTING A COPY OF THE ACCIDENT REPORT, MEDICAL RECORDS AND PICTURE OF MY SONS NECK SHOWING THE SEAT BELT MARKS. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS IS INVESTIGATED, DOCUMENTED AND TOLD OF THE RESULTS. THE CAR IS NOW IN LUFKIN TX. SENT BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY.
Oct 07, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
10 complaints
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. *LA
Nov 21, 2003
VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE JACK. *MR
Oct 07, 2002
THERE IS A 11,000 BACK ORDER FOR THE FAN CONTROL/DEFECTED PART. *AK
Jul 01, 2002
I WASN'T ABLE TO GET AN INSPECTION STICKER DUE TO THE BROKEN SPIRAL CODES. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM GENERALLY SHOULD NOT HAPPEN FOR THE CAR WHICH IS QUITE NEW AND HAS LOW MIRAGE LIKE MINE. HE MENTIONED THAT THE SPIRAL CODES MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTED BECAUSE HE FOUND SO MANY OF NEWER FORD CARS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SUGGESTED ME TO ASK FORD COMPANY FOR ANY RE-CALL INFORMATION. I CALLED FORD AND EXPLAINED IT BUT THERE WAS NO RE-CALL OR NO FINANCIAL AIDES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO COVER THE COST, ABOUT $400, BY MYSELF. I STILL BELIEVE THAT THE SPIRAL CODES WERE DEFECTED FROM THE BEGINNING. I FIRMLY REQUEST FOR A STRICT INVESTIGATION.*AK
Apr 03, 2002
WHEN CAR IS OFF THE RADIO CAUSES A POP IN THE SPEAKERS INDICATING THAT POWER IS STILL ON. *AK
Jan 13, 2001
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT BURNED OUT SEVERAL TIMES AND WOULD RECUR SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,000.
Sep 11, 2012
THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE BOTH VERY OBSCURED BY DETERIORATED MATERIAL..THIS LOWERS THE LIGHT TRANSMISSION SUBSTANTIALLY CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE NIGHT DRIVING CONDITION.. THERE IS NO MECHANICAL DAMAGE TO THE LENSES ONLY DETERIORATION. *TR
Dec 08, 2007
DT: 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. *AK
Jul 19, 2005
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FAILED. DEALER STATED THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS WERE COMPLETELY CHARRED. *AK
Apr 22, 2004
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. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Jan 03, 2003
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
I BOUGHT THIS 1999 ESCORT FROM A DEALER. IT WAS USED WITH AROUND 20K MILES ON IT. I MADE THE DEALER CHANGE OUT THE TIE ROD ENDS BEFORE I TOOK IT BECAUSE I NOTICED THEY WERE BAD. THE CAR NOW HAS 54K MILES ON IT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD END FAILED CAUSING THE CAR TO SKID AND TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DUE TO A QUICK-REACTING ONCOMING DRIVER, NO ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HOWEVER, THIS COULD HAVE LED TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLY DEATHS. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SAID THAT WHENEVER HE GETS A CALL FOR A FAILED TIE-ROD, ITS AN ESCORT. THIS WAS DEFINITELY CHANGED TOO. I CHECKED IT MYSELF AFTER THE DEALER DID THEM. THEREFORE THE TIE ROD ENDS ONLY LASTED FOR AROUND 35K MILES BEFORE EXTREME FAILURE OCCURRED. SOMETHING HAS TO BE WRONG WITH THE STEERING/SUSPENSION DESIGN IN THIS MODEL CAR. EVERY OTHER CAR I HAVE OWNED I'VE DRIVEN INTO THE 100K MILE RANGE AND STILL NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS. WHAT IS THE DEAL HERE? *TR
Aug 28, 2007
MY 1999 FORD TAURUS WITH ONLY 59,371 MILES ON IT HAD THE RACK AND PINION TO GO OUT, ISN'T IT A LITTLE TO SOON FOR SOMETHING LIKE THAT TO HAPPEN? WITH ME LIVING ON GUAM PARTS ARE HARD TO COME BY, BUT I AM SEARCHING THE WEB. *NM
Sep 18, 2005
WHENEVER IT RAINS AND I DRIVE IN A PUDDLE OF WATER MY SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF, CAUSING MY CAR TO HAVE NO POWER STEERING AND MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. EVERYTIME THIS HAPPENS I GO TO MY MECHANIC AND HE HAS TO MANUALLY PUT THE BELT BACK ON. THE MECHANIC TELLS ME HE DOESN'T KNOW WHY THIS KEEPS HAPPENING AND DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT BECAUSE HE'S INSPECTED MY VEHICLE AND CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. *AK
Jan 12, 2005
POWER STERRING PUMP AND RACK AND PINION LEAKING. *AK
Dec 31, 2004
DURING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE STATE OFFICER THAT THE FRONT END DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE UPPER LEFT FRONT TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE IN 2002 AND 2003. THE CONSUMERS CONCERN IS THAT THE LOWER RIGHT AND LEFT TIE ROD MAY GO SOON. *SCC *JB
Dec 02, 2003
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9 complaints
MY DAUGHTER PURCHASED A USED 1999 FORD ESCORT FROM COOPER FORD, CAMDEN N.Y., FIRST 9 MONTHS WITH CAR OKAY BUT AS SOON AS COLD WEATHER SET IN SHE STARTED HAVING FUEL PUMP FAILURES. THIS FAILURE CAUSES SUDDEN SHUT DOWN OF VEHICLE, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. THE FIRST OCASSION WAS WINTER OF 2001-2002, PROBLEM RE-OCCURRED 12-27-02 AND 1-28-03. DEALER INSISTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FUEL RELATED THAT THESE FUEL PUMPS WERE SENSITIVE TO ADDITIVES IN FUEL. I BELIEVE THERE IS AN UNDERLYING PROBLEM THAT IS BEING OVERLOOKED OR TROUBLSHOOTING BY TECHNICIANS IS INADEQUATE. IF FUEL WAS SOURCE OF PROBLEM EVERY OTHER VEHICLE IN THIS AREA WOULD BE AFFECTED ALSO AND I AM UNAWARE OF ANY MASS EXODUS OF FORDS INTO THE DEALERS FOR NEW FUEL PUMPS. THE POSSIBILITY FOR A SERIOUS ACCIDENT EXISTS AS LONG AS THIS PROBLEM REMAINS UNRESOLVED, THE SUDDEN AND COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF A VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR WHEN PULLING INTO BUSY TRAFFIC ETC. COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL CONSEQUENCES. IN CONVERSATIONS WITH FORD MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE I WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THIS TYPE PROBLEM WITH OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS TYPE. TECHNICIANS AT DEALER HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATING WITH FACTORY REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND ALL THE ENGINEERS COULD COME UP WITH IS A "FUEL PROBLEM" .APPARENTLY LITTLE OR NO FAILURE ANALYSIS IS TAKING PLACE AS TO WHY ONE PARTICULAR VEHICLE WOULD NEED 3 FUEL PUMPS IN APPROX. 13 MONTHS AND ONLY IN THE WINTER TIME. ANY ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES MY DAUGHTER HAS TO DRIVE A "TIMEBOMB" THAT WE IN GOOD CONSCIENCE CAN'T SELL WITH THIS DEFECT. THANK YOU. I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO FILL OUT THE LOWER PORTION OF THIS PAGE!
Jan 30, 2003
WHILE DRIVING A PIPE HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING FUEL FILTER TO LEAK.
Apr 11, 2002
THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD
Nov 04, 2001
THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD
Nov 04, 2001
WHILE PUSHING IN ON THE CLUTCH, IT SOUNDS LIKE VEHICLE IS STILL ACCELERATING, WHEN IN FIFTH GEAR IT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE IT IS ENGAGED, DEALER HAS DONE THE FOLLOWING: REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, CLEANED INJECTORS, REPLACED THE AIR CLEANER, AND REPLACED THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. *SLC
Oct 19, 2001
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VISIBILITY
7 complaints
FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER ON MY FORD 1999 EXPEDITION OPERATES BY ITSELF WHEN CAR IS ON. THE WIPER SWITCH IS SET TO OFF WHEN THEY COME ON. WORRIED ABOUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE FROM READING OTHER CONSUMER ENTRIES. *NM
Oct 05, 2005
MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITON WENT INTO TOTAL MELT DOWN 5 MONTHS AGO. AFTER A RAIN STORM I WENT INTO IT AND AFTER STARTING IT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WENT NUTS THE RADIO DIED WHEN THE CAR WENT INTO REVERSE THE LIGHTS WENT ON AND OFF. THE CAR HAS BEEN TO MY MECHANIC WHO FINALLY WENT TO FORD AND NOW IT HAS BEEN BACK FOR THE 3RD TIME A NEW WINDSHIELD NEW COMPUTER AND STILL IF IT RAINS AND NOW IF IT IS HUMID ALL HELL BRAKES LOOSE.NOW THAT I SEE ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND 2,000 DOLLARS LATER ALL HELL WILL BRAKE LOOSE WITH FORD BECAUSE I AM WILLING TO DO WHATEVER I CAN AND HAVE TO GET RESULTS.
Jul 23, 2005
I WAS DRIVING WITH MY HEATER FAN RUNNING AND BEGAN TO GET A BURNING SMELL. THE FAN THEN QUIT RUNNING. WHEN I INVESTIGATED TO FIND OUT WHY THE FAN NO LONGER WOULD WORK, I FOUND THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR THE FAN MOTOR HAD MELTED AND LOOKED BURNT AS THOUGH IT MAY HAVE SMOLDERED. I HAVE THAT PIECE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED.*AK
Sep 26, 2001
WHEN DEFROSTING MY WINDSHIELD, THE SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME NEVER FULLY DEFROSTS. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT IT GLARES SO MUCH THAT I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT ONLY DEFROSTS FROM THE INSIDE IF I WIPE IT OFF, BUT OTHERWISE IT STAYS FOGGED UP.*AK
Oct 13, 2000
WHEN DEFROSTING MY WINDSHIELD, THE SECTION DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME NEVER FULLY DEFROSTS. WHEN THE SUN HITS IT IT GLARES SO MUCH THAT I CANNOT SEE ANYTHING. DEALERSHIP FOUND NOTHING WRONG. IT ONLY DEFROSTS FROM THE INSIDE IF I WIPE IT OFF, BUT OTHERWISE IT STAYS FOGGED UP. *AK
Oct 13, 2000
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STRUCTURE
6 complaints
TOOK CAR IN TO HAVE THE MUFFLER FIX AND THEY SAID THE FRAME WAS BUSTED AND COMING UP THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARDS SEPARATING FROM THE CAR. ALSO THE FRAME UNDER DOORS ARE ERODING. THEY SAID IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND IF I HIT ONE BIG POTHOLE I WOULD BE IN BIG TROUBLE. *TR
Jun 06, 2014
FAILURRE OF ALL FOUR MOTOR MOUNTS IN MY 1999 FORD ESCORT. *NM
Dec 22, 2006
CAR WAS NOT SEALED BEFORE IT WAS PAINTED,SO THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AWAY,AND RUST IS BEGINNING TO SHOW,ON THE HOOD,TOP,AND TRUNK OF CAR.*AK
Jun 06, 2004
I HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN MY 1999 FORD ESCORT, WHICH I AM SECOND OWNER OF. I CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER FROM WHERE PURCHASED AS USED CAR, YORK MOTORS, WHOM TOLD ME TO CONTACT LOCAL FORD DEALER, GALPIN FORD. TONY PACINI, AT GALPIN, CONTACTED SCOTTSDALE FORD ENGINEER, WITH PICS I PROVIDED OF DEFECT. AFTER A FEW WEEKS ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO COME TO MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SEE IT UP CLOSE. ENGINEER CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL FOR THE CAR HAD BEEN "PRESSED TO THIN" IN THE MANUFACTURING PHASE. I GOT THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR, AS THEY REQUESTED, FOR APPROX. $1500.00. NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THIS FITS UNDER THEIR "GOOD WILL" POLICY AND I WOULD BE LUCKY IF FORD WILL PAY FOR 50% OF THE REPAIRS. THE DAMAGE IS AN OPEN GASH OF 17" IN THE REAR DOOR CASING. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN, WHOM RIDE IN THE BACK AND CAN CUT THEMSELVES SEVERLY WITH THIS FAULT. ACCORDING TO THE BODY SHOP, WHERE I GOT ESTIMATE AND WHOM TOLD ME TO DO THIS COMPLAINT, THE REPAIR PROCEDURE THAT FORD INITIALLY REQUESTED WOULD HINDER THE PROPER CRASH COMPRESSION OF THE CAR AND THEREFORE INCREASE DANGER IN AN ACCIDENT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I HAD ORIGINALLY ASKED THE FORD ENGINEER AND MR. PACINI THAT IF FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO CONSUME THE COST OF REPAIRS, THAT I WOULD BE WILLING TO GIVE THEM THE CAR AND TAKE MY CHOICE OFF THEIR USED CAR LOT, WITH NO DIFFERENCE IN MY CAR PAYMENTS OR COST. JUST A FLAT OUT TRADE. IF YOU NEED THE CORRESPONDENCES I HAVE ENCURRED WITH FORD I WOULD BE GLAD TO FORWARD THEM TO YOU WITH PICTURES OF THE FAULT.
Jan 14, 2004
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE ENTIRE VEHICLE IS UNSOUND. THERE ARE BROKEN WELDS, DISTORTED SHEET METAL SUBFRAME COMPONANTS, AND SHIFTING OR FLEXING OF THE BODY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. IT HAS SEVERE OVERSTEER AT SPEED WHEN CORNERING OVER ROADS WITH VARYING SURFACES. THE UNDERCARRAIGE WILL TWIST ALLOWING THE GAS TANK TO STRAIN AND LOOSEN AT ITS RETAINING STRAPS AND THE BRACKETS THEY ATTACH TO ARE PULLING LOOSE AT THEIR WELDS. THE WINDSHIED ANGLE CHANGES, THE ROOF BULGES AND BUCKLES, THE REAR DOORS DROP AND LIFT AS WELL AS THE REAR HATCH AREA AS THE CAR IS ACCELLERATED OR THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT THE BODY TWISTS. THERE IS A NOTICABLE PULL UNDER ACCELLERATION. ALSO THE INTERIOR SEATS SHIFT AND SWAY SEPERATE FROM THE EXTERIOR. *AK
Oct 31, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
ON TWO OCCASIONS, AS I WAS WAITING AT A RED LIGHT, FOOT ON BRAKE, MY VEHICLE TRIED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN ACCORD. IN ONE OF THESE INSTANCES I HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. *NM
Sep 18, 2006
MY FORD EXPLORER 1999 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AS I SHIFTED FORM DRIVE TO PARK COVERING A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 20 FEET GOING OVER THE FLOOR DEFENSE, CLIMBING THE SIDE WALK AND THEN GOING ON THE FIRST STEP OF THE BUILDING STAIRS. I INJURED MYSELF AND THE CAR WAS DECLARED TOTAL LOSS.
Feb 15, 2005
WE OWN A 1999 FORD WINDSTAR VAN. WE WERE AT A SCHOOL EVENT WITH OUR CHILDREN AND WHEN WE GOT IN OUR CAR, WE THOUGHT WE SPOTTED SMOKE BUT WAS NOT SURE IF IT WAS OR IF IT WAS EXHAUST FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF US (WE WERE PARALLEL PARKED). WE WENT TO THE GAS STATION AND UNDER THE LIGHTS WE SAW ALOT OF SMOKE POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MY HUSBAND POPPED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A FIRE! WE BACKED THE VAN UP AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMPS AND EVERYONE GOT OUT FINE. WE HAD TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO GET THE FIRE OUT. WE TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIANS THERE SHOWED US THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS MESSED UP. WE HAD THEM ORDER US A NEW PART AND WE REPLACED IT. THE WIRING HARNESS IN THE VAN IS STILL DAMAGED AS WE DID NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO REPLACE IT. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE OF THE RECALL I HEARD ABOUT YESTERDAY (1/27/05) REGARDING THE 2000 FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. I AM POSITIVE THAT OUR VAN HAD THE SAME DEFECT.*AK
Jan 28, 2005
WHEN THE VEHICLES CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET THE VEHICLE STALLED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE LIGHT, FUEL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *CB *NLM
Jul 03, 2003
ACCELERATOR CAUSES CAR TO SURGE FORWARD OR BACKWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, DEPENDING ON GEAR. HAPPENS 9 TIMES OUT OF 10. HAVE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE THREE TIMES ON ICE THIS WINTER, AND HAD REPEATED CLOSE CALS, ESPECIALLY WHEN REVERSING. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALER WHERE BOUGHT, AND TOLD IT IS MODEL DEFECT AND NOT FIXABLE. NOTE ONE SIMILAR IN YOUR RECORDS, SEE: ODI ID:854752. *AK
Apr 22, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE FRONTAL SEAT BELT WEBBINGS DID NOT LOCK (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04E048000) AND THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SEVERE STRAIN, SPRAIN, AND BRUISES TO HER CHEST AND NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 104,308. UPDATED 09/12/07 *TR
Aug 28, 2007
WEATHER WAS 74 DEGREES, I T-BONED VEHICLE IN THE WRONG @ 25MPH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED ON IMPACT, SEATBELT UNFASTENED CAUSING ME TO HIT WINDSHIELD AND GET LEG CAUGHT UNDER STEERING COLUMN. POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURIES. *AK
Jun 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. ALSO, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
Apr 18, 2000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A SNOW DRAFT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND INTO A DITCH AND STRIKE A CONCRETE BARRIER UPON IMPACT, SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Feb 04, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH CONSUMER REAR ENDED A PARKED VEHICLE. SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD HER BACK, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Oct 15, 1999
SEATS
4 complaints
WELDING UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED, AND SEAT ROCKS. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YD
Feb 25, 2002
THE DRIVER SEAT ROLLS BACK AND FORTH. THE SEAT IS NOT SUPPORTED AND EFFECTS THE CONSUMERS DRIVING. THE DEALER COULDN'T HELP WITH THE CHARGES AND THERE WOULD BE A FEE TO DIAGINOS THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS SUPPOSE TO CONTACT THE CONSUMER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
Apr 27, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT LATCH ASSEMBLY SHATTERED AFTER BEING UNDER LOAD IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK
Jan 09, 2000
OWNER'S CHILD BUMPED HIS HEAD ON THE SEATBACK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CHILD'S HEAD BEGAN TO BLEED DUE TO A BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEATBACK ON IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS STICKING THROUGH THE SEAT. THIS COULD INJURE A PASSENGER IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IF INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 07, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
OK, SO I JUST BOUGHT MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 ON DECEMBER 1, 2008 AT 82,000 MILES. 2 MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY ALTERNATOR IN FEBRUARY 2009. IN MAY 2009 MY ENGINE BLEW, APPARENTLY THE #1 ROD SEPARATED AND WENT THROUGH THE OIL PAN. I REPLACED THE ENGINE SINCE I STILL HAVE A LOAN ON THE CAR. IT IS NOW JULY 2009 AND MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. I ONLY HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR LESS THAN 8 MONTHS AND REPAIR COSTS ARE MORE THAN WHAT I PAID FOR THIS. UNFORTUNATELY I CAN'T GET RID OF IT BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY FOR A BETTER CAR AND NOW I AM IN THIS ENDLESS CYCLE OF REPAIRS. *TR
Jul 17, 2009
1999 FORD ESCORT, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STATION WAGON: OIL LEAKED THROUGH THE CAMSHAFT BOLTS INTO THE MANUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, CAUSING IT TO GUM UP AND EVENTUALLY FAIL TO DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED THE CAR LURCHING FORWARD WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE CLUTCH FULLY DEPRESSED, AND A THUMPING SOUND WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING. THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE BY KAYSER FORD IN MADISON WI; UNCLEAR WHAT WAS DONE WITH THE OLD PARTS.*JB
Dec 22, 2004
VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR WHEN A METALIC KNOCKING NOISE STARTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE LIFTERS & OTHER PARTS HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR 2000. CAR STILL HAS THE NOISE AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND THE FORD INTERNATIONAL STILL DOES NOT WANT TO CLAIM THE VEHICLE A DEFECT. THE SECOND BAND OF THE TRANSMISION BROKE INTO MANY PARTS AND THE TECHNITION OF BAYAMON FORD SAID IT WAS THE FIRST TIME HE HAD SEEN THIS ON THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. HE HAS SEEN THIS IN EXPLORER & EXPEDITIONS, BUT NOT ON FORD ESCORTS. BAYAMON FORD NOR AUTO VEGA HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS THIS PROBLEM IN MORE THAN A YEAR. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT ANOTHER RECURRING PROBLEM IN THIS CAR IS THAT THE HEADLIGHT SOCKET KEEPS MELTING. THIS IS A FIRE HAZZARD AND IT IS A RECURRING PROBLEM AFTER REPLACEMENT OF HEADLIGHT FIXTURE. I NOTICED THAT THE NEGATIVE WIRE IS THINNER THAN BOTH OF THE POSITIVE WIRES, THUS CAUSING THE OVER HEATING & CAUSING IT TO MELT. ANOTHER RECURRING PROBLEM IS THAT ABOUT EVERY 6 MONTHS I HAVE TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUTS BECAUSE THEY ARE SHOT. I WOULD LIKE TO GET A TECHNITION TO PROPERLY DO ITS JOB AND NOT TO PUT MYSELF OR OTHER PEOPLE IN DANGER BECAUSE HE/SHE DOES NOT WANT TO BLOW THE WHISTLE ON A PROBLEM.
Jul 13, 2001
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
WHEN PRESSING GAS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAR DOES NOT MOVE. CAR HESITATES WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. OCCASIONALLY (ABOUT 1 OF 2 TIMES) THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS AND OTHER SERVICE LIGHTS APPEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY ON 11/29/00. TRANSMISSION FURTHER COMPLAINED ABOUT ON 1/15/01 AND 8/9/01 - TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED BY AAA TWICE IN PAST TWO WEEKS. 5 MECHANICS CANNOT DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN CAR IS IDLING, IN GEAR, THE WHOLE CAR SHAKES. *NM
Aug 28, 2006
VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE IN NEUTRAL, CAUSING A FRONT END COLLISION WITH GARAGE WALL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT OIL PAN WAS DENTED. ALSO, VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Dec 14, 2001
THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE INTO REVERSE. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE IT ACCELERATES SUDDENLY . DEALER HAS INSPECED AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. *AK
Jan 06, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
I OWN A 1999 FORD ESCORT SE. IT HAS LESS THAN 32,000 ORIGINAL MILES. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN IT STARTED MAKING A LOUD VIBRATING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD TO HAVE THE MOTOR MOUNTS REPLACED, WHEN THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I THOUGHT THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC, NOT THE DEALERSHIP. ON INVESTIGATION, HE DISCOVERED THAT MY 4TH PISTON IS CRACKED. WHEN HE CALLED JASPER ENGINES FOR THE PRICE ON A REPLACEMENT ENGINE, THEY TOLD HIM THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED SERVICE BULLETINS THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM IN THE 1999 ESCORT ENGINES. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD ABOUT HELPING IN THE COST OF REPLACING THE ENGINE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT BECAUSE THE CAR IS MORE THAN 5 YRS OLD THEY WILL NOT HELP. IF THEY KNEW THERE WAS A PROBLEM, THE SHOULD HAVE TO REPAIR IT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT OTHER STEPS TO TAKE AND WISH TO KEEP THE CAR. *NM
Apr 13, 2006
THE EGR VACUUM SENSORS AND SWITCHES ON THE ENGINE HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE ON MY 1999 FORD EXPLORER - ONCE IN 2002 AND THEN AGAIN IN 2005. FORD IS THE ONLY MAKER OF THESE PARTS AND I FEEL THAT FORD IS SELLING FAULTY PARTS - WHICH IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
May 16, 2005
AT APPROX. 30000 MILES THE CAR HAD THE FIRST INCIDENT OF NOT STARTING (AUG. 2001). TOOK IT TO AUTO SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS MIGHT BE A ONE-TIME INCIDENT. ABOUT 1/2 YEAR LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED. HAD IT TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO CALL THEM IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN LATE 2002 AND I TOOK THE CAR TO ANOTHER AUTO SHOP. THEY COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE REASON EITHER - EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE AND AFTER A WHILE IT STARTED AGAIN AND WAS RUNNING NORMALLY. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LATE JANUARY 2003 AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE LATTER AUTO SHOP. THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING SHOULD BE FINE. LATE FEBRUARY 2003 THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. THE CAR IS AT THE AUTO SHOP - THEY ARE TRYING TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. ON AND OFF IT WILL START. ALL CHECK DATES - EVERY 5000 MILES - HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED AND THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF AT ALL TIMES. NOW, I AM AFRAID OF DRIVING IT - BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, THAT AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE I HAVE TO FACE THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Feb 28, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
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. *NM
Aug 05, 2005
MOTOR DIED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. CONSUMER HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS ALTERNATOR. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT DEALER HAS REPLACED 4 ALTERNATORS/ ONE STARTER, AND A BATTERY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHCLE IN FEAR THAT IT MAY STALL AGAIN. *AK
Aug 13, 2001
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 5 TIMES, AT ANY SPEED. DEALER HAS REPLACED ALTERNATOR 4 TIMES/ STARTER, AND BATTERY ONCE. CANNOT REMEDY. CONSUMER IS AFRAID TO DRIVE VEHICLE.*AK
Aug 13, 2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING HOOD LATCH SNAPPED,CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN, DISTRACTING CONSUMER'S VIEW, AND CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Sep 10, 2002
HOOD LATCH MECHANISM DOES NOT PROPERLY LATCH WHICH COULD CAUSE HOOD TO FLY UP WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. *AK THE CABLE TO THE HOOD RELEASE IS THE PROBLEM. *SLC
May 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 65 MPH, BOTH HOOD LATCH AND SAFETY LATCH FAILED ALLOWING HOOD TO OPEN AND WRAP OVER THE TOP OF THE CAR. *AK
Dec 05, 2000
ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING , THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN, AFTER COMING TO A STOP, WE TRIED TO START THE CAR UP AGAIN IT BSOUNDED LIKE IT WANTED TO TURN OVER BUT DIDN'T AFTER A FEW TRIES IT STOPPED MAKING ANY NOISE. A MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE BLEW AND THAT IT WAS A ON GOING PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE OF CAR. THE ENGINE WAS PUT IN THE CAR WHEN WE BOUGHT IT, IT WAS ADVERTISED AS NEW SO THE PREVIOUS OWNER MUST HAVE HAD THISHAPPEN TO THEM AND KNOWINGLY SOLD US THEIR PROBLEM. PLEASE WE NEED HELP.
May 29, 2017
SINCE 2001, I HAVE HAD MY CAR SERVICED AT FORD AND SEARS REPAIR SHOP TO ADDRESS MY COMPLAINTS THAT WHEN MY CAR IS STATIONARY IT HAS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. I WAS TOLD BY MANY FORD SHOPS THAT IT WAS NOTHING THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR MOUNTS. IT WAS REPLACED THE MOUNTS AND IT LAST LONG AND STILL THE VIBRATION CONTINUED. RECENTLY, I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP REGARDING THAT SAME COMPLAINT AND THEY FOUND IT IS AN "ENGINEER DEFECT: ENGINE-IDLE VIBRATION". CAN THIS BE REPAIRED BY FORD AND AT NO COST TO ME?
Jan 23, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HEATER BLOWER FAILED AND SPARKS WERE SHOOTING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DISCONNECT THE HARNESS BEFORE A FIRE IGNITED. THE CONTACT LOCATED A MANUFACTURERS RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING OF THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM, IN WHICH HE BELIEVED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON HIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Nov 08, 2010
REAR WIPER STOPPED WORKING OCCASIONALLY. THE ODOMETER FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE; CAN'T AFFORD TO AT THE PRESENT TIME. *NM
Feb 01, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION
2 complaints
I TOOK MY 99 FORD ESCORT TO A AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO FIX ONE FRONT TIE ROD (ANOTHER FREQUENT PROBLEM ON ESCORT) AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT ONE OF THE SPINGS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN. I DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT WHEN DRIVING AND I DON'T KNOW FOR HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN BROKEN. THE MECHANIC ALSO SAID THAT THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH ESCORT, AND ADVISED ME TO CHECK THE EXISTANCE OF A RECALL WITH A FORD DEALER. TO THIS DATE (JAN 2006) THERE IS NO RECALL. HE ALSO ADVISED ME TO KEEP THE RECEIPT OF THE REPAIR ($ 750 TO REPLACE THE SPRINGS AND STRUTS ON BOTH SIDES) IN CASE A RECALL WILL BE MADE IN THE FUTURE. *NM
Jan 08, 2006
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VERY BAD WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, POSSIBLE STEERING COLUMN OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *ET
Feb 19, 2000
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
TAPE GETS STUCK IN TAPE DECK AND WON'T PLAY OR EJECT. IT JUST MAKES A WHINING NOISE. HEATER/DEFROST DOESN'T WANT TO WORK IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS. *AK
Sep 10, 2001
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. *AK *ML
Jun 30, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LINES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
Jul 15, 2014
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
1999 FORD ESCORT,HAD A WRECK AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY INSURANCE ADJUSTER,THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND EVEN THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER STATED WOW THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY. ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND WERE INJURED AND WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WORK SINCE OCTOBER 2011 AND HAVE OVER 100,000 DOLLARS ALONE IN MEDICAL BILLS AND STILL HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY. AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE WORKED LIKE THEY WERE INSTALLED TO DO. I CALLED AND SPOKE WITH SOMEONE AT YOUR LOCATION AND SHE SAID THAT THERE WASN'T A RECALL YET,BUT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FILL OUT THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY OR WORK WHEN WE HAD A ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT AND WE WERE IN A 1999 FORD ESCORT. *TR
May 17, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
COMPANY STATES THEY DO A COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTION, SELL HIGH QUALITY USED VEHICLES, MEET CUSTOMERS PERSONAL NEEDS, AND BACK THEIR PRODUCT. NO INSPECTION WAS DONE, ONLY COSMETIC REPAIRS TO SELL THE CAR. NO INSPECTION REPORT CAN BE PRODUCED EXCEPT THE REPAIRS BEFORE CAR WAS PUT ON LOT. THIS VEHICLE IS FAR FROM THE HIGH QUALITY. WE HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE BACK IN THE SHOP 14 TIMES IN 14 MONTHS. IT DID NOT MEET THE 4 PERSONAL NEEDS WE REQUESTED. EVERYTHING WITH THOSE NEEDS HAS GONE COMPLETELY WRONG! WE DID NOT WANT A FORD; WE GOT A FORD, IT IS NOT RELIABLE. WE HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE AC AT THE SHOP 7 TIMES, NOW RENDERING THE CAR DISABLED. IT IS NOT RELIABLE, KEEPS BREAKING DOWN. IT DOES NOT GET GOOD MILEAGE; CAR GETS 21 MPG WHEN IT SHOULD GET ABOUT 35-38 ACCORDING TO MFG. WARRANTY WAS BURNED BY MILES GOING BACK AND FORTH TO SHOP FOR CONSTANT REPAIRS. 700 MILES FOR THE SAME ISSUE- THE AC. SERVICE ISSUES ARE THAT THEY HAVE NOT FOUND THE ROUTE OF THE PROBLEM AND WE KEEP HAVING TO GO BACK TO GET THE SAME THING FIXED. OWNER IS UNCOOPERATIVE, WONT LISTEN, ALWAYS COMES BACK WITH RESPONSES AND REPLIES THAT GO IN CIRCLES. HE WILL NOT LISTEN. WE HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR A DIFFERENT CAR SINCE TWO WEEKS AFTER WE BOUGHT THIS CAR; WHEN WE FOUND OUT THE CAR WAS UNSAFE TO BE PUT ON THE ROAD. WITHIN TWO WEEKS IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR BROKEN MOTOR MOUNTS, BROKEN TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, BAD FUEL PUMP, WORN BRAKE PADS TO METAL. WHICH WERE WORN IN TWO WEEKS AFTER THEY WERE CHANGED BECAUSE OF A WARPED ROTOR. WE HAD TOLD THEM THERE WAS A SHAKE IN THE CAR WHEN WE DID A TEST DRIVE. THEY SAID IT WOULD HAPPEN TO A FORD. WE DID NOT WANT A FORD! WE WERE DESPERATE BECAUSE OUR CAR WAS DISABLED, OLD AND READY FOR THE JUNKYARD. WE WERE BROKE AND COULD NOT COME UP WITH A DOWN PAYMENT. THIS WAS THE ONLY PLACE THAT ADVERTISED NO DOWN PAYMENT. WE DID NOT NEED TO REPAIR CREDIT AS MOST PEOPLE WHO GO HERE. WE WERE APPROVED EVERYWHERE, JUST HAD NO DOWN PAYMENT. *TR
Sep 22, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*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 *CN THE GEAR LIGHT WENT OUT. THE MARKER LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. UPDATED
Apr 25, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY SE IN NOVEMBER OF 2006 WITH LESS THAN 83K MILES ON IT. THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, ONE OF THE HEAD GASKETS CRACKED. I HAD THE HEAD REPAIRED, AND LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER THAT THE HEAD CRACKED AGAIN. I HAD THE ENGINE REPLACED. I HAVE NOW HAD NEW HEADS, NEW ENGINE, NEW FUEL PUMP AND A NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED AND NOW AM HAVING A NEW PROBLEM. WHEN I PULLED OUT FROM A STOP, THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE ENGINE IS NOW EMITTING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN STOPPED, AND I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS IS ALL IN ADDITION TO THE VIOLENT SHAKING, FAULTY FRONT HEADLIGHT, TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDS FLUSHED AND LOUD ENGINE NOISE. I HAVE SPENT MORE ON REPAIRS THAN I PAID FOR THE VEHICLE, AND NOW HAVE TO PUT MORE MONEY IN TO IT, AND IT STILL HAS LESS THAN 94K MILES ON IT. THIS IS MY FIRST FORD, AND WILL BE MY LAST. *TR
Apr 23, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS GOING 45-55 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE FUEL SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RETRACT. THE ENTIRE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRUSHED; THE CONTENTS OF THE TRUNK STRUCK THE CONTACT CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE REAR END WAS REPLACED.
May 31, 2006
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT DID NOT INFLATE. THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO 2 PARKED CARS. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S HANDS, BACK AND FEET. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. THE POLICE RESPONDED AND PROVIDED A WRITTEN REPORT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INSPECTED AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. THERE WAS ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE PARKED VEHICLES.
Apr 11, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
DT: THE VEHICLE WAS A 1999 FORD ESCORT. BOTH OF THE BACK COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. CONSUMER FOUND THIS OUT WHEN GETTING THE BRAKES INSPECTED. THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, TIE RODS AND THE REAR STRUTS INCLUDING THE COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE ON 7-8-05. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER TO HAVE ALL THE PARTS REPLACED. THEY WERE REPLACED ON 7-20/22-05. VEHICLE WAS SHAKING BEFORE HAND. CONSUMER KNEW THAT FORD COMPANY ISSUED A RECALL ISSUE CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM WITH SOME OF THEIR OTHER MODELS. *AK UPDATED 11/02/2005. *NM
Jul 22, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
NOTICED THAT ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING UP ON AND OFF, CHANGED SPARK PLUGS,WIRES, LIGHT WOULD GO OFF FOR A PERIOD AND THAN COME BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY BETWEEN 65-70 MILES/HOUR WHEN I HURED A LOUD BANG , PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY, I HAD THE CAR TAKING TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, SERVICE WRITER TOLD ME THAT THE VALVE SEAT IN THE HEAD HAD SEPERATED AND FELL INTO THE MOTOR. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE 1.9 MOTOR HAD A FLAW IN THE HEAD AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY NEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FOR MANY YEARS. THAN HE SHOWED ME ANOTHER ESCORT THAT6 HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND THAT THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST CAR HE SEENED WITH THIS PROBLEM. SECOND PROBLEM: I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 TRANSMITIONS WITH IN A YEAR, WHICH WAS COVERED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND POSSIBLY A 4TH. I DON'T KNOW BECAUSE THE MOTOR WENT. THIRD PROBLEM: WHILE AT A STOP SIGN A WAS REAR ENDED AN ABOUT 30-35 MILES/HOUR, MY SEAT BELLT DID NOT HOLD ME AND MY SEAT COLLEPSED ON TOP OF MY CHILD WHO WAS IN A CAR SEAT BEHIND ME. THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOPE ABOUT THE WEEK BEFORE THE MOTOR WENT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM HAD TO DO WITH THE TRANSMITION BUT I BELIEVE THAT THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR NEW THAT THE VALVE WAS PREPERING TO FAIL. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAD REDESIGNED THE HEAD, SO THIS PROBLEM COULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
Jul 05, 2005
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DEFECTIVE VEHICLE BACK SPRINGS. BOTH BACK SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND I PAID TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. FORD KNEW THEY WERE DEFECTIVE SINCE THEY HAD RE-DESIGNED THE SPRINGS. THE NEW SPRINGS WERE PUT ON AND NOW THE WHOLE VEHICLE BOUNCES ON THE ROAD. HANDLING IS BAD AND IF I HAVE TO TRAVEL ON A BUMPY ROAD I HAVE TO TAKE A DRAMININE. I HAVE PAID TO HAVE INSTALLED 6 NEW SPRINGS AND 8 STRUTS BUT I STILL GET SEASICK DRIVING MY CAR. IT IS SO BUMPY MY NECK HURTS RIDING IN MY CAR. *LA
Jul 21, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
OUR ZX2 HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! ON 9-10-02 (29,183 MILES) $342.30 WORTH OF WORK WAS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM: FRICTION RELINE, DISC PADS, BRAKE SHOES, ROTORS, DRUMS, DISC HARDWARE (WHICH WAS BROKEN), SHIM KIT, RETURN SPRINGS (WEAK), BLEED & ADJUST, AND BEARING PACK. ON 6-19-03 (37,829 MILES) WE HAD TO HAVE THE COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THE COST FOR THIS WAS $1560.07, BUT SINCE OUR WARRANTY HAD JUST EXPIRED OUR LOCAL MECHANIC HAD FIREND AT A FORD DEALER WHO GAVE US THE 'GOOD FAITH' POLICY AND WE ONLY PAID HALF. GEE...WHAT A BARGAIN FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR. 2 MONTHS LATER, OUR A/C WENT OUT. W DELAYED REPAIR DUE TO $. ON 2-10-04 (44,000 MILES) THE HOUSING AND WATER PUMP BROKE. THIS IS A HUGE METAL PIECE WHICH THE MECHANIC SAID HE'D HAD NEVER SEEN BREAK. IT SNAPPED LIKE PLASTIC. THE COST OF THIS WAS $509.47. ON 2-24-04 (44,428 MILES) WE HAD TO HAVE THE BATTERY AND CABELS REPLACED WHICH COST $117.58. ON 3-22-04 WE REPAIRED THE A/C (45,524 MILES). THE TECHNICIAN FOUND CONSTANT CONTROL RELAY MODULE FAULTY. THIS COST $375.76. ON 4-25-04 (@ 45,700 MILES) ANOTHER HUGE METAL PIECE BROKE! IT WAS THE SERP. TENSION HOUSING AND BELT. THE MECHANIC AGAIN SAID HE HAS NEVER SEEN THAT PROBLEM, SPECIAL ORDERED THE PART FROM A FORD DEALER WHO WAS ALSO SHOCKED. THIS COST US $195.96. SO FAR, WE HAVE SUNK $2321.11 INTO THIS CAR. THE WORST PART IS THAT WE STILL OWE ON IT. MAY OF '04 WE WENT TO LOU GRUBB FORD AND WERE TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE OUR OIL CHANGES WERE NOT DONE AT A FORD DEALER! FORD FIELD ENGINEER DENIED SEEING US. THE FORD C.S. WOMAN SAID, "WELL, I GUESS IT'S TIME TO TRADE IN THE CAR. PEOPLE TRADE IN BAD CARS ALL THE TIME". I HAVE ISSUES KNOWING THAT SOME POOR SOUL WILL OWN THIS MONEY TRAP. WE HAVE WRITTEN 3 LETTERS TO THE FORD HEADQUARTERS IN DEARBORN, MI, BUT HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE. IT SHAKES & IDLES LIKE IT COULD DIE AT ANY TIME! I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A CLASS ACTION SUIT. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN IF THIS IS THEIR IDEA OF 'BUILT FORD TOUGH'. *AK
Jul 11, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR LAST YEAR. NOW MY AC DOESN'T WORK AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND PUT A NEW ALTERNATOR IN IT TOO. I HAVE HAD ISSUE AFTER ISSUE WITH MY ZX2. *JB
Jun 03, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
BLOWN OR CRACKED HEAD GASKET PVC HOSE HOLE 62,000 RIDING ON FREEWAY NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAR LOST POWER
Jan 15, 2004
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE CLEARCOAT ON THE BLACK PAINT OF MY 1999 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS CRACKED. THERE ARE FINE WHITE CRACKS COVERING THE CAR BODY BUT MAINLY ON THE HOOD. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERS AUTO BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT AND THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER BLACK CARS. SO FAR BOTH THE DEALER, GUS JOHNSON FORD, AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAVE REFUSED TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. THIS VEHICLE IS COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Jan 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
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. *JB
Mar 18, 2003
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 23, 2002
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
THERE IS A KNOCKING IN ENGINE, WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN, LOUDER THE KNOCKING GETS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM WAS UNDERNEATH HOOD WHERE THE BEARINGS WERE. ALSO, DEAL HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR A REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE BLOCK/ HEAD AND CYCLINDER, BUT THAT STILL HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Nov 30, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
A GRINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE, THEN WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 MPH, GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN, AND DRIVER LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED VEHICLE AS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Nov 27, 2001
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE BLEW OUT OF THE PUMP AS WE BACKED OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE PUMP QUICKLY EMPTIED ITS OIL SUPPLY ONTO THE SERPENTINE BELT, ENGINE BAY & THE DRIVEWAY. IT APPEARS AS IF THE RETAINING O-RING WAS SHEARED IN HALF AS THE MALE FITTING BLEW OUT OF THE RETAINING NUT THAT ATTACHES IT TO THE PUMP. I HAVE DIGITAL CLOSE-UP PICTURES OF THE FAILED PART IF DESIRED (E-MAIL). THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS TOTALLY DISABLING FAILURE IN A 2 YR OLD CAR!!*AK
Jul 15, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
WITH WIRING I COULD SMELL BURNING AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. WITH TIRE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY . HAD TIRE REPLACED, I HAVE RECEIPT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 7JJK7U17P9 TIRESIZE: P185/65R14)
Jan 12, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T GET COLD--CAR ALSO IDLES VERY LOW TO THE POINT WHERE IT STALLS OUT. *AK
Jan 10, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
UNDER CARRIAGE IS SEPARATING. SPOT WELDS ARE BREAKING. FUEL TANK STRAPS ARE NOT SECURED FOR TANK, WHICH CAUSES IT TO MOVE AROUND. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF VEHICLE IS COMPROMISED BECAUSE OF SPOT WELDS. WINDSHIELD TILTS TOWARDS DRIVER. PASSENGER'S DOOR IN REAR OF THE STATION WAGON WOULD PIVOT AND WAS GETTING WORSE. *AK
Dec 21, 2000
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT; WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF. ALSO, NOTICED SHIMMYING COMING FROM FRONT END. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Nov 15, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AND GETTING CLOSE TO A LIGHT VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP.. SAME PROBLEM HAD HAPPEN MORE THEN TEN TIMES.*AK
Oct 25, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. ENGINE STALLED, AND STEERING LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE BECAUSE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY.*AK
Oct 25, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY AND FAILS TO START INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP SAID THE FIRST TIME THAT IT WAS A FUEL PUMP FAILURE, SECOND TIME IT WAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP, THIRD TIME IT WAS THE FUEL SENSOR AND FUEL MODULE. NOW DOING IT AGAIN. REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING REPORT ON THIS FOURTH INCIDENT.
Oct 25, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND INTERRIOR OF DASHBOARD WAS RUINED.*AK
Jun 26, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP AND MAKING A LEFT TURN ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'SVEHICLE, IN WHICH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS AIR BOUND ABOUT 50 FEET, CAUSING DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER'S SEAT TO GO BACKWARDS. ALSO, SWITCH FOR THE GAS UNIT SYSTEM DIDN'T SHUT DOWN, AND THE MOTOR KEPT RUNNING. *AK
Oct 26, 1999
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH DOWNSHIFTED TO SECOND GEAR AND WAS MAKING A RIGHT, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/NO POWERSTEERING, AND VEHICLE WENT ACROSS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD ABOUT 137 FEET AND END UP ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK
Sep 08, 1999
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO SUSPENSION FAILURE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG WAS LOOSE AT THE REAR PART OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED AIRBAG TO EXPERIENCE NO DEPLOYMENT DURING THE ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES. *YC
Jul 06, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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 FORDS 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. *AK
Mar 27, 1999
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 16, 1999
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