Ford Escort owners have reported 6 problems related to engine exhaust system (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.
Excessive engine vibration brakes front exhaust pipe and fumes get into car.
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: the contact stated there is a crack located at the bottom of the exhaust manifold. The dealership has not been informed.
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Vehicle started, engine rattled upon acceleration at all speeds at 2300 miles. After numerous failed repair attempts by dealer,I sent complaint to Fords dsb board. Working throgh arbitration vehicle looked at by engineer. They replaced pcm. Problem got worse,along with new problems,lack of power,hard start,transmission hesitaing. Then they replaced fuel pump,didnt help, then ignition switch, didnt help,then mass air flow sensor and air filter, didnt help. Finally vehicle started stalling while driving, during acc. Towed back to shop, Ford had it six weeks this time replaced pcm two more times. I have vehicle back,still problem with transmission hesitating. Vehicle in shop eight times for same or related problems and totalling almost three months in shop. Still in arbitration, consdering closing case and taking to dsb. Personally.
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When making a left hand turn consumer noticed that the engine check light was illuminated on the dash. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer stated there was a problem with the emission. Consumer stated that dealer made repairs for the check engine light, however now the engine overheats.
Air cleaner/filter and intake are located at bottom of engine. When driving through approximately six inches of water engine blew.
Check engine light illuminates, indicating a problem with the emission control system. Please give any further details. . Et.