Ford Escort owners have reported 17 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Trunk Lid Lock problems |
I had an accident in east grand forks, minnesota on 02/28/06 I was going north on 5th Ave n. E. And t-boned the other vehicle traveling westbound on 10th st n. E. They failed to stop at a stop sign. My air bags did not deploy all the way out they popped out of the steering wheel and dash on the Read details...
1996 Ford Escort, unit 1 was traveling west bound on the ohio turnpike. Unit 1's hood opened and struck the windshield. Unit 1 continued on to the next emergency pull off to file the report. Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0142-90) updated 04/22/11 Read details...
2003 Ford Escort. Consumer writes in regards to door hinge/latch problems recall notice. Consumer has previous correspondence with another vehicle in artemis. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. Read details...
Trunk did not stay open. It has fallen on consumer, causing head injuries. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Read details...