Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

Table 1 shows 18 common power train related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

The Automatic Transmission problem

I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 Escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat repairs and faulty repairs.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

While driving tansmission disengages. The dealer is aware of the this problem. Please provide any futher information.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

Transmission slips in every gear and shifts hard, especially on cold mornings. Vehicle taken to dealer 2 times, cannot remedy the problem.   Read details...


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