Ford Escort owners have reported 2 problems related to catalytic convertor (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the Escort.
When it rains car gets moldy, and a fungus smell. It actually causes breathing problems. Also, my horn is going off automatically, and it doesn't stop until consumer hits the steering wheel. Horn was replaced, but it is still automatically goes off. The horn eventually stopped working . The reason she had to have it replaced the first time was because the horn blew so much it went completely out.
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While driving , the steering wheel felt loose and made a loud noise. The dealer replaced the tie rod at owner's expense. Consumer feels that she should be reimbursed for the cost of repairs. The vehicle's rear coil springs broke at 16219 miles. The front coil spring broke at 16279 miles and was replaced under warranty. Catalytic converter failed causing noise.