Six problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. My fuel economy is 160 miles per tank to almost 200 miles. No one can seem to find the problem(s). Large thunking in rear trunk (scary)when im taking off and reaching a steady speed. Take the car to major Ford dealerships, to no avail. Car doesn't always "go" from a complete stop in traffic,this has caused quite a scare as well. Thank you for helping and making note of my account. Debbie.
The motor seized up while at a stop . The dealer is repairing the vehicle.
Engine timing is missing, slight hesitation. Mgm.
When pulling out from a stop, vehicle may lose power. Consumer states transmission slips without warning when pulling from a stop, almost caused an accident on 4 occasions, dealer can not find a remedy for the problem.
Vehicle hesitates consistently during acceleration and sometimes spark-knock and surge causing the vehicle to lose forward momentum. Nlm.
The engine on the vehicle started smoking because of a loss of oil in the vehicle. Dealer is in the prcess of replacing engine.