Ford Escort owners have reported 271 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 35 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (39 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I have a 2001 Ford Escort zx2. Ive had it a little over a year now. This reoccurring problem is getting very frustrating. When I start my car it sounds like its getting ready to die. It just struggles at very low rpm. I don't know if there is a way to adjust the idle but is there a fix? Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. A local mechanic diagnosed that the timing belt was defective. In addition, the motor failed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
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. Read details...
2002 Ford Escort. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stopping and dying while driving the consumer stated the battery and alternator were replace three times, as well as other components. However, the stalling continued. No one has been able to determine the reason for the stalling. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Ford Escort. While driving 20 mph the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no injuries. , police report crash or air bag deployment, the fire department extinguished the fire . The vehicle was towed to the contact's resident. Read details...