Dash Wiring problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

Two problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2004

While driving at 25 mph a computer chip fell from under the dashboard. And then the fuel gas gauge system indicator stopped working.

2 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2004

Smoke from dashboard and cannot get car out of park. Are there any recalls for this problems?.




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