We found the following complaints for FORD ESCORT (1984)
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Consumer was driving car an it died and caught on fire . Please describe .
Consumer was driving car an it died and caught on fire . Please describe .
While driving vehicle it just stopped running withoutwarning.consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was the ignition. When the tfi overheatedit caused the vehicle to stop running.also,driver's side seatbelt will not connect.passenger's side seatback broke and willnot go up.please provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled on the highway, driver shifted to neutral, tried to restart and vehicle caught on fire.
Vehicle was driven and parked, under the hood engine compartment fire.
Due to an electrical short in the ignition switch the vacuum pump failed.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the engine compartment.
Vehicle fire. *dh
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *dsh
Due to an electrical short in the ignition switch the vacuum pump failed.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Vehicle fire around the steering wheel.
Vehicle fire around the steering wheel.
Wiring harness failure.*aw
Cracked engine gasket prior to recall (89v-095).
Nhtsa recall# 09v095000/ manufacturer'srecall 89s66. Consumer got a recall notice on vehicle, and dealer didn't have parts.also,dealer will put another engine in consumer's vehicle, but consumer had to pay 1300.00 out of pocket for exhaust that goes with engine.
Recall 89v095000; engine gaskets;when the recall was issued gilbert took the vehicle into kendall motors.kendall motors inspected the vehicle and ther was no problem.now ther is a leakage coming and caused by the recalled part and kendall motors will not repair the problem.
Engine head/cylinder rocker arm cover gasket split causing coolant to leak prior to recall, also fumes emminated out of the back (89v-095).
Car has a cracked engine head which is causing fumes to come out the back.please describe details.tt
Vehicle fire, 2nd vehicle from 489423.*tw
When the gas pedal was pressed there was a delay in acceleration.the consumer had to slam on the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move.the vehicle would lunge forward unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer who stated that the fuel injectors were carbonated up.*nlm
The seat belt broke, there was a recall regarding the issue, however consumer was never informed.
Plastic sleeve covering front seat belt buckles failed, broken pieces fell in the latching mechanism.tt
While driving vehicle it just stopped running withoutwarning.consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was the ignition. When the tfi overheatedit caused the vehicle to stop running.also,driver's side seatbelt will not connect.passenger's side seatback broke and willnot go up.please provide any further information.
Rear seat belt retractor mechanism has failed, difficult to latch seat belts.
Rear seat belt retractor mechanism has failed, difficult to latch seat belts.
Vacuum pump (brakes) housing is broken and pump does not work.contacted ford in sept 2001 but have had no success in them helping to locate this part.no salvage yard or auto parts store has it.car is in very good condition but it would be very dangerous to drive with brakes in this condition.
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