Ford Escort owners have reported 273 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (76 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (49 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Flashing air bag readiness light in a "51" pattern. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the rear heater blower failed and sparks were shooting from the wiring harness. The contact was able to disconnect the harness before a fire ignited. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that her horn does not work. She was unable to place her vehicle in drive because of blown out fuses, including the horn fuse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the wires to the cruise control were blown. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Ford focus. For one month, the key didn¿t fit into the ignition and when it was in the ignition, it would not turn. Due to the failure, the vehicle will not start. As of March 16, 2008, the vehicle will no longer start. Read details...
Initial problem was that heater blower would not operate. When brought to the dealer, they determined that there had been an electrical melt-down on a component and stated that we were fortunate that we had not had a fire. They removed and replaced the motor resistor and connector. Read details...