2000 FORD Escort Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
22 complaints
BURN OUT MOTOR. *TR
Dec 13, 2009
VEHICLE DIED DURING TRAVEL WITH NO WARNING, FORD ISSUED RECALL. HOWEVER DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF CONSUMERS WITH THIS YEAR AND SPECIFIC MODEL COMPLAINTS WERE OVERLOOKED. DEALER SHOULD OFFER RECOURSE. *AK
Jul 05, 2007
#8 SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT OF HEAD CAUSING THE THREADS TO STRIP IN HEAD & BUSTED COIL PACK. CONVERTER WAS GLOWING RED & POPPING. *NM
Feb 03, 2007
(1) NOTHING REMARKABLE HAPPENED LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE TRUCK WAS IDLING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. (2) THE FAILURE WAS THE #3 SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE HEAD WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE COIL IN MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L ENGINE, WHICH HAD 82000 MILES. (3) THE HEAD WAS REPAIRED WITH AN AFTERMARKET KIT THAT ALLOWED A NEW SPARK PLUG TO BE INSTALLED. OLD SPARK PLUG HAS BEEN DISCARDED. *JB
Jan 06, 2006
MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY. THE SUV HAD BEEN PARKED FOR 5+ HOURS. OUR NEIGHBOR GOT UP TO USE THE RESTROOM AROUND 11:45 AND NOTICED FLAMES SHOOTING FROM OUR SUV. THE FIRE COMPLETLY DESTROYED OUR TRUCK. THE FIRE GOT SO HOT IT MELTED THE HOOD,FRONT TIRES AND THE FRONT CAB. OUR TRUCK WAS IN GOOD CONDITION NO MAJOR MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. HOW DOES A TRUCK BURSTT INTO FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY?*AK
Jan 11, 2005
+ 17 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND CRASHED INTO A VAN. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH SUCH AN EXTREME FORCE THAT THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE, CHEST, AND RIGHT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN LOCATION WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 179,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Feb 02, 2015
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT AND FRACTURE THE WINDSHIELD AT 35 MPH. THE ACCIDENT WAS A REAR END COLLISION. THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON PRIOR TO THE CRASH. PICTURES WERE AVAILABLE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN.
Aug 11, 2006
DT: CALLER'S SON WAS IN AS ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, REAR AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AT THE SPEED OF 30 MPH. CAR WAS THROWN 150 FEET WITH NO SKID MARKS. CALLER'S SON WAS SEVERELY INJURED, AND HAS BEEN IN REHABILITATION. DEALER HAS NEVER CALLED THEM BACK. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CALLED MANY TIMES, AND DID NOT RETURN CALLS. *AK
Jun 02, 2005
MY GIRLFRIENDS MOTHER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH IN HER 2000 FORD ESCAPE, AND HIT AN ELK. LUCKELY NO HARM WAS DONE TO HER, BUT HER AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. MY CONCERN IS THAT MAYBE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE ESCAPES, AND WOULDN'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE TO BE INJURED OR KILLED FROM THE PROBLEM. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF SOMEONE COULD CONTACT ME IN SOMEWAY SO THAT WE COULD TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS ABOUT 5,000 DOLLARS IN DAMAGE, AND IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CRUSHED LIKE AN ACC. *AK
Feb 02, 2005
CRASH WITH INJURIES, FRONT END DAMAGE TO 2000, FORD, ESCORT ZX2 HEAD INJURIES DUE TO LOW AIRBAGS. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER HAD HEAD INJURIES BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS PROVIDED NO HEAD/NECK PROTECTION. *AK
Dec 21, 2004
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14 complaints
HAVE EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FOR YEARS. A BLOWER CONTINUES TO RUN EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, CAUSING THE RADIO AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. *TR
Jan 23, 2008
I WENT TO START MY CAR ONE NIGHT AND THE KEY WOULD NOT FIT IN THE IGNITION. MY COUSIN HAS TRIED WORKING ON IT AND HE CAN'T EVEN GET THE OLD IGNITION SWITCH OUT OF THE CAR TO REPLACE IT WITH A NEW ONE. I HAVE BEEN OUT OF A CAR FOR A WEEK AND AFTER RESEARCHING FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD HAS NOT FIXED. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Dec 23, 2007
MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED AND BURNED UNTIL IT WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE DONE TO MY HOUSE. MY FAMILY ALSO SUFFERED FROM MENTAL TRAUMA. *TR
Nov 03, 2007
FORD 2000 EXPITITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED AND OCCURED IN MY DRIVEWAY AROUND 7AM AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON AND THE LAST TIME USED AROUND 10:30 PM THE PREVIOUS NIGHT. *NM
Feb 22, 2007
UPON EXITING THE GROCERY STORY ON TUESDAY MARCH 29, 2005 I FOUND MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION ON FIRE. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS A BATTALION OF FIREMEN SHOPPING AT THE TIME & THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE VERY QUICKLY. BECAUSE THEY WERE THE FIRE CAPTAIN ASKED ME IF I HAD HAD THE CAR SERVICED, IN PARTICULAR THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, AS THAT WAS OBVIOUSLY THE POINT OF ORIGIN. I SAID NO. A PASSERBY MENTIONED THE RECALL (WE HAD ONLY JUST RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL) AND AFTER REMEMBERING THE CONTENTS OF THE LETTER WE RECEIVED DID WE REALIZE THIS FAULTY PART WAS THE CAUSE. WE HAD OUR CAR TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT IT AND HAD ONLY GOTTON THE RUN AROUND SINCE. THE FIRE DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO OUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS LEFT FRONT TIRE AND AREA BETWEEN THE ENGINE & TIRE. THIS WAS DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE FIREMEN WHEN FIRE BROKE OUT.*AK
Apr 02, 2005
+ 9 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
13 complaints
THIS COMPLAINT IS TAKEN C/O LINDA BARTKO. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PERFORMS ERRATICALLY, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. GEARS FAIL TO ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TWO DEALERSHIPS, AND NEITHER ONE COULD DETERMINE THE CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, BUT NO RESOLUTION WAS GIVEN. ONE DEALERSHIP WAS SHULTS AT 412-828-2300. *AK
Feb 18, 2005
JUST RECENTLY I HAD TO HAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBUILT & A NEW PLANETARY GEAR INSTALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING - THE VAN JUST SIMPLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. REVERSE WAS THE ONLY GEAR THAT WOULD WORK. IF YOU KNOW HOW I CAN NOTIFY FORD ABOUT PLEASE ADVISE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED BUT IT HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. AT THE TIME THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, THE MILEAGE WAS 72901. *AK
Jan 06, 2005
CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION PREMATURELY. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 60, 000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK
Apr 01, 2004
AT 36,150 MILES (150 MILES OVER WARRANTY) THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 FORD ESCORT FAILED COMPLETELY. IT WOULD GO FORWARD ON ALL GEARS, INCLUDING PARK AND REVERSE. THEN, IT WOULD NOT GO INTO 2ND WITHOUT MANUAL SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC SHIFTER. THE DEALERSHIP APPEARS TO BE TRYING (NOTE: APPEARS) TO GET FACTORY PARTICIPATION, HOWEVER, WHEN I CONTACTED FORD NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY DECLINED SUPPORT AS IT WAS PAST WARRANTY. READING OTHER NTSB COMPLAINTS, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD ESCORTS, THEY APPEAR TO BE DESIGNED TO LAST EXACTLY THROUGH THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NO LONGER. THAT'S A TERRIBLE TESTIMONY FOR AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURING. *LA
Oct 08, 2003
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2000 FORD ESCORT ZX2 HAS GONE BAD. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND THAT IT CAN OCCUR FROM 15,000 MILES+. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE 2 BANDS THAT CONTROL THE 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH GEARS HAVE BROKE. AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME AT LEAST $1,000 TO FIX IT. *NLM
Aug 26, 2003
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9 complaints
AFTER CAR WAS DRIVEN TO WORK APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES. MY EMPLOYERS SECURITY DEPARTMENT NOTIFIED ME THAT MY CAR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, WHILE PARKED ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF AFTER ARRIVING TO WORK. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND PUT OUT FIRE, AND IT RELEASED A REPORT STATING FIRE DEFINATELY STARTED IN UNDER THE THE HOOD IN ENGINE AREA.*AK
Apr 30, 2007
I CONTACTED FORD ONCE IN JAN. '05 AND AGAIN IN FEB. '05 ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH ON MY 2000 EXPEDITION. THEY SAID I WOULD GET IT IN THE MAIL SHORTLY. ITS BEEN 6 MONTHS AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ASAP AT THEIR COST NOT MINE.
Jun 16, 2005
SMELLED SMOKE AFTER IGNITION. FOUND ELECTRICAL FIRE AFTER OPENING UP THE HOOD AT A SERVICE STATION. THE ATTENDANT QUICKLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. TOWED THE CAR TO PREMIER FORD. OUR INSURANCE ADJUSTER FROM TSC DIRECT INSPECTED MY VEHICLE. HIS REPORT WAS THAT THERE OIL DRIPPING FROM A DEFECTIVE MASTER CYLINDER THAT CAUSED THE WIRING TO HEAT UP. THUS, CAUSING THE FIRE. WE THINK THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD WARRANT A RECALL. HOWEVER, THEY DENY THE CLAIM BECAUSE WE ARE OVER THE 3-YEAR WARRANTY. THIS SHOULD NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THEREFORE, WE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE FULL COST OF THE JOB, LABOR AND TOWING EXPENSES.*AK
Apr 20, 2005
1) PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, WE HAD NO UNUSAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. FEBRUARY 1, 2005 THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED PER FORD RECALL. ) FEBRUARY 12, 2005 THE 2000 FORD EXPEDITION WAS TAKEN TO A CAR WASH. WHEN IT REACHED THE END OF THE WASH CYCLE, THE ATTENDANT GOT IN THE VEHICLE TO PULL IT FORWARD AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED (6000 RPM) AND TRAVELLED OFF THE CAR WASH LOT AND OVER A 5 LANE HIGHWAY BEFORE HITTING AN EMBANKMENT AND STOPPING. ) THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED BY THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR REPRESENTING OUR INSURANCE. OMPANY. BOTH OUR INSURANCE COMPANY AND FORD WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS DEALING WITH THE CAR WASH BUT FORD DID NOT WANT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO EITHER PROVE OR DISPROVE IT WAS A MANUFACTURING ERROR. OUR BELIEF IS THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE THAT IS RELATED TO MANUFACTURING AND THAT FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT HAPPENED ON FEBRUARY 12TH TO OUR VEHICLE. LIVES WERE IN DANGER.*AK
Feb 22, 2005
VEHICLE SURGED WHILE BEING PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND AGAIN IN A PARKING LOT. THE RPM GAUGE WENT BEYOND NORMAL RAMIFICATION. AFTER CONTACT WAS MADE WITH THE MANUFACTURER THEY AGREED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM. *AK PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DETECTED. *TC
Nov 17, 2004
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
8 complaints
FORD ESCORT 2000 COUPE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON; I.E., MY WIFE GOT IN THE CAR AND BEFORE SHE EVEN STARTED THE ENGINE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE REAR WINDOW WITH DEFROSTER SHATTERED INTO A MILLION PIECES. *TR
Nov 09, 2010
WATER LEAKING IN TOP RIGHT OF WINDSHIELD, DOWN TO THE DASH. EVIDENTLY IT LEAKED TO THE CONTROL BOX AND SHORTED OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE. *NM
Sep 08, 2005
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON OUR 2000 FORD EXCURSION. OUR BROTHER INLAWS 1999 EXCURSION AND AN 2004 F350 HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Feb 23, 2005
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK
Sep 25, 2000
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY CAME OUT TO FIND SUNROOF SHATTERED. NOTHING FOUND THAT COULD DO THIS COULD THIS BE A STRESS PROBLEM?*AK
Sep 25, 2000
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
8 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES AND AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT, THE TIRE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS REGARDING THE SPRINGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,009 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Jan 09, 2008
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mar 23, 2004
LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAKES NOISE OVER BUMPS. STEERING IS OFF BECAUSE OF IT AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BREAK ANY SECOND. *AK
Feb 24, 2004
AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 60 THERE IS A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN HITTING SMALL ROAD BUMPS. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN THE ENTIRE CAR AND NOT JUST THE STEERING WHEEL. AT SPEEDS OF 56 AND 57 MPH THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT ON SMOOTH ROADS. ALL TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND ALL WHEELS AND TIRES BALANCED BY FORD. THE FRONT STRUTS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED BY FORD WITH NO HELP TO THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. THE VIBRATIONS ARE MORE INTENESE AT TIMES BUT ALWAYS THERE AT CERTAIN SPEEDS.*AK
Jul 18, 2002
AT 20MPH SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE RUBBING AGAINST TIRE, CAUSING A BLOWOUT. CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Jun 03, 2002
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ESCORT. THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY BRAKE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,642, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK UPDATED 05/23/07. *JB
Apr 27, 2007
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A USED CAR DEALER, WHO DID NOT ASSIST THE CONSUMER IN REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER SERVICED THE BRAKES, BUT DID AN INSUFFICIENT JOB, THUS MAGNIFYING THE PROBLEM EVEN GREATER. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM. *AK
Oct 26, 2004
CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAR END THE VEHICLE AHEAD. *JG
Jan 24, 2003
WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO CRASH INTO A TRUCK, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. TS *JB
Dec 04, 2002
THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED ROTORS, BUT SOLUTION WAS NOT WORKING.*AK
Sep 09, 2002
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
8 complaints
THE LEFT REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELTS CONSTANTLY TIGHTENED ON 9 YEAR OLD CHILD WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SEAT BELT GOT SO TIGHT THAT THE CONSUMER SAUGHT ASSISTANCE FROM A NEAR BY POLICE OFFICER, WHO HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT TO FREE THEIR CHILD. *AK
Mar 31, 2005
THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELTS DISENGAGE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. FORD HAS ALREADY HAD A RECALL ON THE 2001 EXPEDITION REGARDING THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BOTH HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. DO TO THE SAFETY CONCERNS OF THIS ISSUE AND THE OTHER RECALL FORD SHOULD REPLACE THESE SEATBELT LATCHES. *AK
Feb 23, 2005
SEAT BELTS WILL NOT BUCKLE, EXCEPT THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. HOWEVER, THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH WARRANTY STANDARDS.*AK
Oct 28, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEFT AND REAR SEAT BELTS JAMMED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION. *SLC
Jul 11, 2002
SEAT BELTS IN REAR WILL JAM UP. WILL LOCK SOMETIMES AND THEN AGAIN WILL NOT LOCK. DEALER CONTACTED HAVE TO REPLACED SEAT BELTS.*AK
Apr 23, 2002
+ 3 more complaints for this component
TIRES
7 complaints
MY WIFE WAS RETURNING HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL WHERE OUR DAUGHTER RECEIVED OUTPATIENT CHEMO THERAPY . AT THE FIRST LIGHT LEAVING THE HOSPITAL THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT HER DOOR WAS OPEN , SO SHE OPENED THE DOOR AND CLOSED IT TO VERIFY THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. THEY ENTERED THE HIGHWAY AND WENT ABOUT 1/4 MILE AND THE CAR MADE A RUMBLING NOISE AND 1 OR 2 MINUTES LATER THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS DRAGING SOMETHING. MY WIFE PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND CALLED ME. I WENT DOWN TO ASSIST HER IN CHANGING THE FLAT TIRE.THE TIRE SIDE WALL ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE SEPERATED IN SEVERAL PLACES . THERE ARE 11 PLACES WHERE THE BELTS SEPERATED CAUSING INSTANTIOUS FAILURE.. ALL SEPERATIONS OCCURED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANYTHING PUNCTURING THE TIRE TO CAUSE IT TO GO FLAT. THERE IS NO SIGN OF ANY OBJECDT CONTACTING THE TIRE ANYWHERE EXCEPT FOR NORMAL TIRE WEAR ON THE TREAD SURFACE OF THE TIRE. I HAVE THE TIRE IF YOU WANT TO ANNALISE IT.LUCKILY THEY WERE NOT AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED YET WHERE THEY COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. THE CAR IS MAINTAIINED REGULARY AND THE TIRES ARE IN ALMOST NEW CONDITION. THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS NOT LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE IT IS IRONMAN 195 60 R15. DOT CODE 53JL OTHER NUMBERS INCLUED ON THE TIRE ARE SH09 4409 INSIDE A BOX IS: C4 FOLLOWED BY 0248560S IMAX. ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE IS A CIRCLE WITH E4 INSIDE OF IT FOLLOWED BY 0244851. I THINK THAT IS ALL OF THE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON THE TIRE.
Jun 19, 2012
THE TREAD ON A TIRE FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE TREAD PEELED OFF AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY BUMPER, AIR CONDITIONER, WASHING FLUID RESVERVOIR, SPARE TIRE AND HEADLIGHT/FOGLIGHTS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. *TR
Nov 30, 2007
LARGE CHUNKS OF TREAD CAME OFF THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT LEFT TIRE, AND CRACKS HAD DEVELOPED ON THE SIDE WALL. THIS RESULT IN THE VEHICLE SHAKING SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP WILL BE CONTACTED. *JB
Aug 16, 2004
IT SEEMED TO BE THE TREAD THAT WAS DAMAGED, ONLY REPLACED IT. DT
Nov 20, 2002
NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE PROBLEM . THE FIRST PERSON NAMED TOM SAID THAT I HIT A CURB THE PERSON AT THE NEXT DEALER LOCATION SAID HE WOULD REPLACE THE TIRE AND THAT SOMETHING WAS PROBABLY WRONG INSIDE . THE SIDEWALL HAD A LARGE BUBBLE AND APPEAR AND IT GREW FROM THE THREAD TO THE RIM AT THE TIME THER WAS ONLY 9500 MILES ON THE TRUCK . THIS TRUCK IS DRIVEN BY VERY FEW PEOPLE . MY ESTIMATE OF MILEAGE PUT ON FROM OTHERS DRIVING THIS TRUCK IS AROUND 500 MILES THE REST ARE MINE. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHARGED FOR A TIRE THAT HAS 90% MORE WEAR LEFT . THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH WITH THE TIRE AND EVEN THOUGH THEY WORKED WITH ME A PROBLEM DOES EXIST AND THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO . PLEASE CALL ME AND LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE I CAN HELP WITH. THANK YOU. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 038059 TIRESIZE: 22570R15)
Jul 23, 2001
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
CONSUMER'S WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED OVER INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE LANE AND HIT IT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER 'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO HOLD THE DRIVER IN. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIRS BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. THE AMBULANCE WAS CALLED, BUT THE DRIVER REFUSED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. SHE WENT ON HER ON THE SAME DAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
Nov 12, 2004
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 16, 2002
MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB
May 23, 2002
MY DAUGHTER HYDROPLANED AND WAS SLUNG INTO A GUARD RAIL. ON IMPACT TWO SEATBELTS POPPED OPEN. THE AIRBAGS OPENED BUT DIDN'T PREVENT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. I THOUGHT AIRBAGS WERE SUPPOSED TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD.*AK *JB
May 23, 2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
2000 FORD CONTOUR SPORT SE. DASHBOARD HAS WARPED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS INTERFERING WITH THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING PROCESS. THE WARPING CAUSES PART OF THE DASHBOARD TO PRESS UP AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD TRAPPING WARM AIR UNDERNEATH AND NOT ALLOWING WARM AIR TO REACH THE WINDSHIELD DRIVER VIEWING AREA. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000 MILES. PROBLEM BEGAN AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES. *JB
Nov 17, 2005
WHEN I ARRIVED BACK TO MY VEHICLE, EVERYTHING FROM THE ENGINE TO THE DASHBOARD WAS COMPLETLY BURNT. WHAT A SURPRISE WHEN YOU COME BACK FROM DINNER. I SPOE TO THE WITNESS WHO MADE THE 911 CALL. SHE STATED THAT SHE HEARD A POPPING NOISE, BUT IGNORED IT UNTIL SHE GOT TO HER DOOR AND HEARD THE NOISE AGAIN. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE TURNED AND LOOKED, SHE SAW SPARKS COMING FROM THE FRONT GRILL, SO SHE WENT INSIDE TO CALL THE POLICE. THE WITNESS STATED THAT AS SHE WAS ON THE PHONE WITH THE POLICE, SHE LOOKED OUT OF THE WINDOW, TO DISCOVER THERE WERE FLAMES TO THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE APARTMENT BUILDING. MY TRUCK HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN HOURS, AND THE LAST TIME THAT IT WAS DRIVEN, IT WAS TO THE STORE ON THE CORNER. THERE WAS NO ENGINE NOISE,CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON IN THE DASH, OR ANY SIGNS THAT MY TRUCK WOULD GO UP IN FLAMES.
May 12, 2005
I HAVE BROUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR 5/6 TIMES, AND IT STILL ISN'T RIGHT!
Aug 30, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC ,AND WAS TOLD THAT BULBS WER FINE, BUT SHE WILL HAVE TO BRING IT BACK IN BECAUSE MECHANIC MAY HAVE TO CHANGE THE SWITCH, AND IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, SHE MAY HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A FORD DEALER/MECHANIC. *AK
Jun 09, 2003
INSTRUCTIONS IN OWNER'S MANUAL FOR REPLACING BRAKE LIGHT INDICATES SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE CAUSED ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS WITH OPERATION OF BRAKE LIGHTS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Jan 08, 2002
SINCE THE EARLY 1960'S , I HAVE BEEN VERY AWARE OF MANY FORD PRODUCTS THAT THE BRAKE/SYOP LIGHTS FAIL TO ACTIVATE WHEN THE VEHICLE S BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO STOP OR SLOW THE VEHICLE. I HAVE DRIVEN FOR A LIVING SINCE THE EARLY 60'S AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS TODAY ON MANY FORD PRODUCTS THE SAME AS IT ALWAYS HAS. I HAVE PERSONALLY STOPPED AND TOLD MANY OF THOSE DRIVERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING REAR-ENDED DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEHIND THEM NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE SLOWING/STOPPING. AT ONE TIME I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH LOCATET UNDER THE DASH THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUSHED. I DO NOT KNOW IF ANY CORRECTIONS WERE EVER MADE TO THAT PROBLEM BUT AS RECENTLY AS THIS WEEK I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING A FORD THAT DID NOT HAVE WORKING BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN IT STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. I AM RETIRED FROM THE BELL SYSTEM AND AS A REQUREMENT TO OPERATE A COMPANY MOTOR VEHICLE WE WERE GIVEN TRAINING ANNUALLY CALLED SMITH SYSTEM DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING AND ALONG WITH ALL THE EXCELLENT SKILLS WE WERE TAUGHT WE WERE ALSO TOLD TO NOT FOLLOW A FORD WHENEVER POSSIBLE FOR THE OBVIOUS REASONS JUST STATED. IF I CAN BE OF ANY ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. THANKS FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO FOR OUR SAFETY. RON WOGULIS
Aug 18, 2001
WHEELS
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE AND VIBRATED WHILE IN MOTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE WHEEL IS CURRENTLY WOBBLING AND MAKING A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE. THE MECHANIC HAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. SAFETY CAMPAIGN # 01I017000(WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS) INVOLVES THE SAME FAILURE, HOWEVER, THE CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2002. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR FREE. THE VIN IS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 153,000.
May 09, 2007
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE WHEEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FELL OFF, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND CRASH. *CJ
Jan 11, 2001
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
DURING A RAINY DAY I FOUND WATER LEAKING INTO MY EXPEDITION THROUGH THE SUNROOF AND THE TRIM AROUND THE WINDSHIELD. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR WOULD NOT START AS THE THEFT LIGHT WAS BLINKING. WHEN WE WOULD GET IT STARTED AND THEN ONCE IT WAS TURNED OFF, THE HEAT/AIR WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN. ALSO, THE ODOMETER NUMBERS WOULD BLINK. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD BOTH THE SUNROOF AND WINDSHIELD WERE LEAKING AND THE GEM MODULE AND FUSE BOX WERE DESTROYED. THE REPAIRS WERE MADE INCLUDING A NEW WINDSHIELD FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY $1200. *JB
Nov 12, 2005
DETAILS: THE VINYL COVERING ON THE DASHBOARD IS PEELING AWAY FROM THE UNDERLYING STRUCTURE. IT HAS, OVER A PERIOD OF ABOUT 5 MONTHS, PEELED BACK FAR ENOUGH THAT IT OBSTRUCTS THE VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST VENT TRIM NO LONGER FITS INTO PLACE. THE DEFROSTER NO LONGER WORKS PROPERLY, AS THE VINYL NOW OBSTRUCTS THE AIR FLOW. THE VINYL IS ALSO IN SUCH A POSITION AS TO POTENTIALLY IMPEDE THE FUNCTION OF THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE DASH, FORD WILL NOT COVER THE FULL COST OF THE REPLACEMENT ($1200). THE DASH ON A 4 YEAR CAR SHOULD NOT WARP SO BADLY IT LOOKS LIKE A PRINGLES CHIP. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH POTENTIAL SAFETY CONCERNS, AND SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO A RECALL. *JB
Dec 22, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
MY CAR HAS HAD 4 TRANSMISSIONS BEFORE 40,000 MILES AND NOW AT 102,000 MILES I'M HAVING TO PUT A NEW MOTOR IN. THIS CAR HAS HAD EXCELLENT CARE AND MAINTENCE AND NO REASON FOR THIS. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOUD NOICE STARTED SO I STOPPED AND HAD IT TOWED FORD SAID IT WAS THE MOTOR WAS NO GOOD KNOW. THIS CAR HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTOR TILL THEN.
May 12, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY CLUTCH CATCHES LOW, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT CATCHES HIGH. VEHICLE STALLS OUT AND DIES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
Apr 02, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
DEALER REPLACED PARTS; PARTIAL FIX OF PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 01, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH POWER STEERING WENT OUT. DEALER FOUND SERPENTINE BELT HAD SNAPPED, CAUSING BRACKET TO WATER PUMP HOUSING TO BREAK. TENSION ROD AND WATERPUMP HOUSING WERE REPLACED AT COSNUMER'S COST. *AK
Feb 23, 2001
SEATS
2 complaints
THIS CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS, I HAVE TRADED IT IN NOW, BUT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SOME OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Jun 02, 2002
UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER CONSTANTLY GETS AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE SEAT MATERIAL IN THE VEHICLE. NLM
Apr 09, 2001
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. TIMING CHAIN BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. TENSIONER ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING SHREDDING THE BELT. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED.
Jan 05, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE FIRST DEFECT IS ABOUT THE SHIFTING GEARS LIGHT. I CAN NOT SEE THE SHIFTING GEARS AT NIGHT UNLESS I TURN THE CAR'S LIGHT ON OR SOMETIMES I USE A LIGHT APP TO SEE THEM. THIS IS BECAUSE THE SHIFTING GEARS DON'T SHOW UP ON THE SCREEN AND ALSO THERE'S NO LED LIGHTS FOR THE SHIFTING GEARS THE OTHER PROBLEM I WANT TO REPORT IS THAT THESE CARS HAVE ALWAYS HAD LOUD NOISES AND I AM SUSPECTING THERE'S TRANSMISSION/ENGINE DEFECTS. NOW I AM LEFT WITH A DISABLED VEHICLE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION JUST DECIDED TO BREAK ON ME, I DROVE IT PERFECTLY FINE THE DAY BEFORE IT BROKE DOWN. THE NEXT DAY, AS I WAS USING THE CAR, I TURNED IT ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME REALLY HARD AND THE CAR WAS MOVING SUPER SLOWLY SO I DECIDED TO PARK IT RIGHT BACK. AFTER I TOLD A MECHANIC EXPERT ABOUT IT, HE TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE. I DON'T HAVE NO MONEY TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT COST A LOT OF MONEY. FORD SHOULD REALLY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VEHICLE AND FIX THE MANY DEFECTS THEY CAME UP WITH
Oct 09, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
VEHICLE DROPS IN RPM WHILE STOPPING...UPON RESEARCH OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM...THIS IS ON THE FORD ESCORT ZX2...ALL MODELS FROM 1999-TO NOW... *TR
Feb 23, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
2000 WINDSTAR. ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE HAD CAR LOOKED AT 4 TIMES AND TOLD "PROBLEM" (A SEAL IN THE MECHANISM) WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM FIXED. BUT IT'S NOT - ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. EXPENSIVE TO "FIX". ALSO, BRAKE FLUID LEAKS AND HAVE HAD TIMES WHEN DRIVING AND BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING AND DELAYED STOPPING. LUCKILY HAVE NOT HAD ACCIDENTS WHEN THIS HAS HAPPENED. HAVE ALSO HAD BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT - NO PRE-WARNING ON THIS MODEL WINDSTAR WHEN BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING OUT. HAD TO HAVE BRAKE PADS REPLACED, AND ROTORS REPLACED - AGAIN AND EXPENSIVE FIX TO A PROBLEM WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, BRAKES KEEP SQUEALING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED - AM TOLD THIS IS AIR IN THE LINES (HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT LINES FLUSHED BUT PROBLEM STILL KEEPS HAPPENING). ALSO, WHEN STEERING AFTER THE LAST TIME ABS LIGHT PROBLEM "FIXED" THERE IS A GRATING STEERING NOISE WHENEVER WHEEL IS TURNED. WARRANTY HAS RUN OUT - BUT PROBLEM WITH ABS STILL EXISTS AND I CAN'T AFFORD ANOTHER $700. BILL TO "FIX" PROBLEM. 2000 WINDSTAR SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS ABS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE BY FORD. AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FRUSTRATED WITH THIS PROBLEM - AND FEEL THAT I AND MY CHILD ARE DRIVING IN AN UNSAFE VEHICLE.
Jun 08, 2007
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
I HAD AN ACCIDENT IN EAST GRAND FORKS, MINNESOTA ON 02/28/06 I WAS GOING NORTH ON 5TH AVE N.E. AND T-BONED THE OTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON 10TH ST N.E. THEY FAILED TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ALL THE WAY OUT THEY POPPED OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BUT THE AIR BAG LAYED IN MY LAP AFTER THE ACCIDENT AND VEHICLES CAME TO A REST I STILL HEARD THE AIR BAGS TRYING TO INFLATE ON IMPACT MY DRIVERS DOOR ALSO FLEW OPEN AND MY SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT LOCK I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE. *JB
Mar 06, 2006
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
BATTERY KEPT DRAINING AND THE IGNITION CHIMED WITH KEY REMOVED. HEATER BLOWER RAN AFTER IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND TOUCH KEY PADS STUCK CAUSING LIGHTS TO STAY ON. ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS WERE ATTRIBUTED TO A WATER LEAK IN THE WINDSHIELD WHICH LEAKED INTO A ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BLOCK BEHIND DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. THE ELECTRICAL BLOCK MELTED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO BLOCK AND WIRING AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED. WINDSHIELD WAS REMOVED AND RESEALED TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF LEAK. *JB
Dec 07, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WATER LEAKING THROUGH WINDSHIELD INTO ELECTRONIC SYSTEM (GEM MODULE). THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING DURING RAINY WEATHER, AND SOMETIMES LONGER, EVEN IN BEAUTIFUL WEATHER. WIPERS QUIT WORKING DURING RAINY WEATHER WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF RAIN STORM. HEAD LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAMS DON'T WORK AT ALL IN RAIN. INTERIOR LIGHTS INCLUDING DASH BOARD LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. HEAD LIGHTS AND WIPERS ALL QUIT WORKING IF RADIO IS TURNED ON. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY WON'T WORK. 4 X4 WON'T TRANSFER IF USED, STAYS IN ONE GEAR AND GETS STUCK, WHICH I AM SURE IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION. TWO DAYS AFTER A RAIN STORM, MY EXPEDITION WAS OUTSIDE TRYING TO START ITSELF. I WAS INSIDE WHEN I HEARD THE NOISE. IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE WAS OVER STARTING THEIR VEHICLE. IT WAS THAT GRINDING SOUND OF THE STARTER BEING OVER TURNED. WHEN I WENT OUT SIDE TO MY DISBELIEF IT WAS MY EXPEDITION!
May 08, 2005
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WILL NOT WORK DEPENDING ON WEATHER. ALSO AIR CONDITIONER AND RADIO WILL NOT WORK DEPENDING ON WEATHER. I'VE HAD IT TAKE VEHICLE TO FORD 3 TIMES, THEY COULD NOT FIX IT. REPLACED MARGALIN AND OTHER PARTS. ACCIDENT HAS NOT ACCURRED, BUT I'M TRYING TO PREVENNT ACCIDENT. I HAVE 4 KIDS AND MARRIED. IT'S SCARY FOR WIPERS TO STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Mar 15, 2005
STEERING
1 complaint
STERING COLUMN LOCKED,HAD TO BE TOWED.TOW DRIVER SAID THIRD ONE HE HAD THIS WEEK,CAR IS NOW AT FORD DEALOR. IT WILL BE REPAIRED.*AK
Feb 14, 2005
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DUE TO A POOR DESIGN AIR CONDITIONER HOSE WAS IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE'S RADIATOR. THIS CAUSED A HOLE IN THE AIR CONDITIONER HOSE, WHICH CASED FREON TO ESCAPE, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE HARM TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM.*AK
Jun 22, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
FORD ESCORT I WAS HAVING RUNNING A MISS DURING WARRANTY ALSO WHEN ON A LONG TRIP WE HAD A LOSS OF POWER WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY LOOKED AND DID NOTHING. SO THEY SAID IT WAS JUST THE CAR. AT 36,000 MILES WE HAD STALLING AT INTERSECTIONS AND HARD STARTING I HAD REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND EVERYTHING WAS OK NOW. WE AT NO TIME RUN FUEL BELOW 1/4 OF A TANK. I CONTACTED FORD THEY SAID THEY DID NOT CARE BECAUSE IT WAS BEYOND WARRANTY. I FEEL THAT DURING WARRANTY THEY COULD HAVE FIXED IT FORD DID NOT. NEXT WE WERE IN CLOSE CALLS FOR ACCIDENTS WITH THIS CAR. EVEN DURING WARRANTY THE LACK OF POWER I COMPLAINED. THEY DID NOTHING. NOW THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED I FEEL FORD SOLD US A CAR WHICH DID NOT PERFORM AS AGREED AND DID NOT CARE ABOUT THE PROBLEM WE TOOK IT IN 7 TIMES TO FIX THIS DURING WARRANTY. THANK YOU DANIEL KING *LA
Jan 24, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE CAR HAD 2400 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BEEN PRE OWNED. THEY SOLD IT TO ME SAYING IT WAS NEW BUT SOMEONE ELSE PUT 2400 MILES ON IT. NOW I FELL THATS THE REASON WHY MY TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELEY. FORD HAS DENIED ME A AWA BECAUSE THEY SAID I'M NOT A LOYAL CUSTOMER JUST BECAUSE I GOT MY TRANSMISSION SERVICED SOMEWHERE ELSE. THANK YOU FOR HEARING ME OUT PLEASE E-MAIL/CALL ME AT ANY TIME TO TELL ME WHAT STEPS I COULD TAKE TO HAVE FORD PAY SOME/ALL OF THE COST OF REPAIR TO MY TRANSMISSION. THANKS AGAIN, KEON WALKER
Jan 15, 2004
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN SO MANY TIMES TO EVEN COUNT. 9 TIMES SINCE MAY 28TH FOR THE SUSPENSION. THEY HAVE REPLACED CV JOINT 3 TIMES, STRUTS, AXLE SUSPENSIONS ALL ON THE LEFT SIDE. FRIDAY, JULY 11TH THE HAVE REPLACED THE RIGHT SIDE. AND YESTERDAY JYLY 14TH THE CRACKING NOISE IS BACK. THE EXACT NOISE IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR MANY TIMES. WHICH I BELIEVE HAVE CAUSED MY TIRES TO GO BALD. BUT FORD DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS.
Jan 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHENEVER THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE VEHICLE REVVED, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW. ONE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *AK THE TRANSMISSION HESITATED AND SHIFTED HARSHLY, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE WITH THE BRAKING AT ALL TIMES, THE PLASTIC MOLDING INTERIOR OF THE DRIVER MIRROR WAS LOOSE, THERE WAS A SLOW START WHEN COLD OR DAMP WEATHER IS PRESENT,THE VEHICLE WOULD EXPERIENCE ROUGH IDLE AT THE STOP POSITION, THE CD PLAYER HAD BEEN LOOKED AT THREE TIMES, THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS LOOKED AT THREE TIMES AND REMAINED INOPERATIVE. *SC
Nov 18, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
CAR STALLS, OR HAS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHEN FUEL DROPS BELOW 1/4 TANK. ALMOST HIT BY A SEMI TODAY. *LA
Oct 10, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLS WHEN VEHICLE IS GOING DOWNWARD. ALSO STATED THE HE HIT A DEER AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON COLLISION. TS
Jan 15, 2003
VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TWO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. THE POWER WINDOWS AND MECHANICAL DOOR HANDLE INTERMITTENLY WORKS. MR
Sep 26, 2002
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION SLIPS/ VEHICLE MOVES SLOWLY, AND ENGINE REVS, BUT VEHICLE IS BARELY MOVING. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI
May 13, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
EMERGENCY FLASHERS CANNOT BE USED FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES WITHOUT OVERHEATING THE COMPONENT THUS CAUSING A COMPLETE FAILURE OF EMERGENCY FLASHERS, TURN, PARKING, BRAKE LIGHTS,RUNNING LIGHTS. TIRES DEVELOP MAJOR CUPPING AND FEATHERING THUS CAUSING SEVERE BOUNCE AND VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING AND HANDLING. (DOT NUMBER: 71532B TIRESIZE: 19.5)
Mar 15, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURY TO THE DRIVER. ALSO, REAR SEAT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
Aug 24, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR STARTS DRIVING ROUGH AND SHAKING. FIRST TIME AT 350 MILES AND THEY REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO WITH GAS. SECOND TIME AT 1215 THEY REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. THIRD TIME AT 1600 MILES THEY COULDN'T DETERMINE WHAT WAS HAPPENING OR CAUSING BUT QUESSED SOMETHING TO DO WITH 3RD CYCLINDER. THEY DROVE IT TILL IT HAPPENED AGAIN AROUND 1900 WITH A BLACK BOX AND IT SHOWED EVERYTHING IT WAS DOING. THEY HAVE DECIDED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE MOTOR. WE WANT A DIFFERENT CAR BUT THEY SO FAR WON'T DO THAT. THIS STARTED AT 350 MILES AND SEEMS TO HAPPEN ABOUT EVERYTIME WE REFUEL AND DRIVE A FAR DISTANCE. DURING THE WEEK IT ONLY GOES SHORT TRIPS IN TOWN. HOW LEMONY DOES IT HAVE TO BE???
Mar 30, 2000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2000 FORD Escort have?
The 2000 FORD Escort currently has 153 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 FORD Escort?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 FORD Escort are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 FORD Escort problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 FORD Escort comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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