Power Train Problems of Ford Escort

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled backwards and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the gear shift lever was in the park position at the time. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available. Ah.

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The contact owns 2001 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift out of park after engine startup. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the shifter and shift console needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that the rear passenger seat belt was twisted and causing the seat belt to not lock properly. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.

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Car idled at 4-5 rpm but was not accelerating. Felt tremendous pulling when trying to accelerate. Upon deceleration all service lights came on and car shut down.

When the keys were in the ignition , the consumer was unable to the move gear shift lever from the park position.

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Request for restitution of losses resulting from a vehicle fire. The passenger area trans equipment/electrical wire) the consumer requested restitution. The consumer stated she many mechanical problems with the vehicle.

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2001 Escort. Bought in fall from hertz. Have had new platnum plugs installed. But car continues to cut off when leaving from a stopped positon such as a stop sign, light, and left turn lane. Cut off 2 days ago when starting from a stop sign. Had plenty of time from on comming cars. Stalled in hwy and a tractor trailer truck had to brake and I almost lost my life. Did same thing several days ago from a left turn lane. Went to young Ford about it running rough and stalling. Ser mgr stated they do that and that is the reason they stopped making them. Have had trouble sinc I bought it. You cant tell much about a car with a short demo ride. Bought 9/25/02.

Speedometer makes grinding sound reads much higher than actual speed. Also fluctuates wildly.

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Speedomter is malfunctioning for 3rd time in 3 years. Dealer will not replace without charging over $400. A speedometer should last more than 1 year!! please help me and other Escort owners with this problem. Thanks.

The power train failed.

In February of 1999 started noticing a clicking sound from the speedometer. Problem persisted and noise started becoming a grind. Took in for service March 1999 with mileage at 37962. Replaced speedometer cable. Noise stopped and then speedometer needle started again to act erratically.

Speedometer and it's cable assembly has been replaced twice in 14 months. 02/15/1999 (just under 36,000 odometer) speedometer needle bounced between 60 and 90mph. 5/08/00 (48,702 odometer) speedometer needle vibrated under 50 mph and speedometer cable caused loud chirping noise in front of car. The first instance was under warranty - the second, I complained to dealer and am paying a $100 warranty deductible of some sort(?) I don't think I should have to pay anything as the speedometer and it's cable are defective.

Speedodometer operates erratically, does not register correct levels of speed. Has beeen replaced once. Cause unknown. Consumer waiting for new part to be shipped for second replacement.

Speedometer needle jumps around when speeds over 50-55 mph are reached. It is very distracting an could cause an accident.

Speedometer failed.

Speedometer became erratic, displayed wrong speed, at between 20000 - 30000 miles. Had dealer replace under warranty. New speedometer is doing same erratic behaviour at 90000 - 100000 miles. This is extreme safety hazard. Can not determine safe speed while on highway. This is obviously defective design, since two manufacturer provided speedometers have failed in identical manner. Safety concern!! contacted Ford motor customer assistance center @ 1-800-392-3673. They will not listen or replace defective designed equipment.

Speedometer malfunctioned, causing an incorrect reading which is higher than it should be. Dealer replace speedometer 3 times. Also engine problems. Please provide further information.

Speedometer jumps erratically at speeds above 50 mph. Not covered under extended warranty although brochure leads you to believe so. Dealership knew it was the speedometer itself and not a dry cable because of history of same problems. 2nd problem; at appox 80,000 miles the drivers side rear seat belt would not retract. I recognize that things do break, but when the passenger side rear seat belt wouldn't retract just a few months later, I came to the conclusion that there is a design defect.

While driving speedometer works very erratically. Vehicle will not give knowledge of speed it's traveling when moving.

When driving the vehicle at 50mph speedometer starts to jump up to80-90mph,even if vehicle is not going that fast. Dealer says the head needs to be replaced.

When consumer attempted to put the vehicle into drive, it did not move, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they put in transmission fluid.

While driving speedometer becomes erratic; speedometer accelerates three times, actual speed being driven. Cannot determine mileage on vehicle. Vehicle also makes strang noise. Please provide any further information.