One problem related to vehicle overheat has been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle is equipped with the rear defroster, but the rear defroster is inoperable which causes visual problems in the rear, may result in an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Consumer stated there is a knock when starting the vehicle, and driving at 60 mph, also engine is consuming 4 quarts of oil, also vehicle overheated.