Windshield Problems of Ford Escort

Ford Escort owners have reported 8 problems related to windshield (under the visibility 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.

1 Windshield problem of the 1997 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 04/30/2008

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the odometer and speedometer have both been replaced three times, but she does not trust that the speedometer is currently working properly. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 06-03/08. The tie rod end, rear spring, windshield, upper ball joint, odometer knob, real passenger seal were all replaced. Updated 05/30/08.

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2 Windshield problem of the 1997 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 03/25/2002

Driver's side air bag deployed while vehicle was parked, causing windshield to blowout.

3 Windshield problem of the 1999 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 10/13/2000

Under carriage is separating. Spot welds are breaking. Fuel tank straps are not secured for tank, which causes it to move around. Structural integrity of vehicle is compromised because of spot welds. Windshield tilts towards driver. Passenger's door in rear of the station wagon would pivot and was getting worse.

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4 Windshield problem of the 1998 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

A severe fogged front windshield caused poor visibility. Consumer was unable to remove or cleaned it. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

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5 Windshield problem of the 2000 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 07/22/2000

Consumer's husband got in vehicle and closed driver's side door and window shattered. No injuries.

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6 Windshield problem of the 1998 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 11/11/1998

While driving at a steady speed of 65 mph the windows vibrate. Dealer is aware of the problem and has tried to correct this problem 4 times. Consumer is still experiencing the problem. Please provide any further details.

7 Windshield problem of the 1998 Ford Escort

Failure Date: 11/25/1997

When you try to stop the car take long time to stop,water leak from windsheld,trunk,front end left side make loud noise,car make nocking noise,when hit speed bumb stario change on it's owne to tape,front driver door leak& more.

8 Windshield problem of the 1998 Ford Escort

The sealing lines on the lower outside of the windshield on the vehicle is being pulled apart by the humidity and heat.


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