Equipment Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Escort

Table 1 shows four common equipment related problems of the 1996 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the recreational vehicle lpg tank valve/gauge (one problem).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Ford Escort


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1996 Ford Escort

The Equipment problem

Tries to accelerate and push through stoplights when my foot is on the brake. Accelerates with out me and even trying to brake won't stop. Stop and put it in park and it revs the enging to very high rpm's.   Read details...

The Recreational Vehicle Lpg Tank Valve/gauge problem

Oxygen sensor failed; also automatic seat belts locked during deployment, injuring driver and wife and gas gauge malfunctioned, is off by at least 3 gallons.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Radio controls have been changed from dial to a key pad, design problem causing driving to remove eyes from road.   Read details...


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