We found the following complaints for FORD ESCORT (1987)
Read complaints for FORD ESCORT (1987)
Alternator caught fire.
Owner states that the alternator in his vehicle caused his vehicle to catch fire.owner is uncertain why.
During operation consumer smelled something fron the dash. As a result, the alternator had caught on fire.
Starter failed.
While parked over night, ignition wire caught fire, melting dash board and burning up the vehicle.
When driving for 10-12 miles vehicle will stall out completely , feels as though turning off ignition. Consumer must wait about 45 minutes beforecan be restarted. Consumer contacted a mechanic, and reprogrammedcomputer, but defect occurred immediately after. Will contact mechanic again.
Vehicle exhibited a fire by an unknown source in the ignition column per fire department investigation.
Vehicle exhibited a fire by an unknown source in the ignition column per fire department investigation.
Vehicle dies inmiddle ofroad. Took to dealer, and they said it wasignition module.
Vehicle fire due to failure of the ignition system, recall's issued for same make and model, however vehicle not included in recall due to vin.(attorney for consumer)
Consumer states since purchasing vehicle, this is fourth module part that has been replaced, consumer states that when the module gpd goes out it causes vehicle to stall while driving, consumer states manufacturer and dealership not willing to honor warranty.
Tfi ignition module had a defect and was affected ignition switch.dealership was aware of problem.
Vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood around engine compartment.
While driving, engine shut off, flames were coming out of right fender and underhood; all ignition wiring burned up.
Electrical short or shock in the igniton switches, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the wiring harness.
Electrical short in the ignition switch,causinganelectrical malfunction , the head lightswill not stay illuminated. Consumer has replaced the wiring harness on 2 occasions.
Ignition switch failed resulting in vehicle fire.
While driving driver noticed smoke coming from steering column, vehicle lost power.mechanic stated that ignition switch melted. Ignition switch was replaced on 5/ 17/97.
His electrical system is draining his battery and he wants to know if that is realted to the ignition switch problem. Please describe.
Drove vehicle to gas station, key was hot & could not start vehicle, had tow home, grandson checked vehicle, key switch & harness was burned, twice replaced.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering column.
Nar 3-10-03in reference to a previous claim, requesting assistance from nhtsa. However, action made wasn't satisfactory so now the consumer is there seeking legal assistance to expeditehis claim.
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire. *dh
Ignition switch module malfuctioned, causing vehicle to stall unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. Dealer had to replace the tfi module.
Ignition switch melted down in the steering column, replaced ignition switch.
Consumer states that she was driving vehicle and after she turned the car off the engine was still running and within (5) minutes after that the car was on fire due to a short in the ignition switch.
Ignition failure resulting in vehicle fire, recall for component however vehicle denied due to vin #.
Vehcile caught on fire underneath the hood. Fire department said it was an elertrical fire.
Short circuit in wiring caused engine fire.
Electrical short in the ignition switch,causinganelectrical malfunction , the head lightswill not stay illuminated. Consumer has replaced the wiring harness on 2 occasions.
The vehicle caught on fire from underneath the dashboard while parked. Vehicle was parked for about an hour, consumer got into vehicle and started it, and was driving home which is about a mile from the parked starting point, consumer then noticed a light from under the dashboard, as consumer turned into drivewaythe headlights went out, and then the lights began to flickering, and then the fire began, consumer went to get water but did not help.
In warm weather the vehicle overheats, causing the fuel gauge and the temperature gauge indicators to completely disappear.the thermastat has been replace twice and it has made no difference.
Engine shut off without when being in traffic. Dealership is awre of problem.
Vehicle keeps stalling since 1992.
After parking owner noticed inside dome light failed to go out. Returned, opened hood, noticed engine melted due to a fire. Insurance co., replaced engine.
Car was in park and caught on fire. Please describe.
Vehicle has had continuous problems with hesitation and stalling.
The car went up in flames and caused the owners garage to burn down. Please describe.
After parking owner noticed inside dome light failed to go out. Returned, opened hood, noticed engine melted due to a fire. Insurance co., replaced engine.
Car was in park and caught on fire. Please describe.
While driving at any speed vehicle stopped running.engine stopped and will not restart for about an hour or two. This has been an ongoing problem for the last two or three years.ford is aware of the problem. Please provide any further information.
Engine fire. *dsh
Engine fire. *dh
Vehicle experiencing problem with stalling due to a engine display mount pfi module; replacement was done on two occasin within three month. Unable to resolved the problem. Dealer notified. Please provide any further details:
Timing belt failed. *tw
Consumer is requesting that a defect investigation be done on the crash data report.*njthe consumer was involved in an accident in his 1987 ford escort which was caused by a 2006 cadillac escalade that hit the consumer while driving 40 mph. A crash study was performed on the consumers vehicle and it was determined that the cadillac when it hit the consumers vehicle was traveling 20 mph faster than he was driving.the consumer wanted to know why didn't the cadillac's sdm not register and record the frontal crash impact with the escort as a deployment event. Updated 07/16/09.updated 08/04/09forensic witness report received. Updated 08/10/09.
Blower motor caught fire.
Engine fire started at fuel line. *dh
Quit running on highway during wash. Dc rush hour / stalls every day (even after 5 repaired for stalling).
Quit running on highway during wash. Dc rush hour / stalls every day (even after 5 repaired for stalling. )
Transmission problems.*skd
Driver's side automatic shoulder belt sometimes will not work, doesn't adjust on the shoulder.
Shoulder seat belt failed to restrain driver during accident, causing injury. *sd
Ford should carry seat belt parts for older model vehicles pertaining to safety or have another manufacturer where parts couldbe located.contacted ford, and they did not have the parts.
Driver side seat reclining mechanism failed, resulting in inability of driver to sit up straight without clinging to steering wheel when accelerating.teeth on reclining lever which mesh with teeth on seat track seem to have been damaged.additionally, bad throttle position sensor has caused very high idle speed multiple times, problem is worst during rain/snow.at times, idle speed set so high that braking to a stop would stall the vehicle.tps replaced twice, problem persists during wet weather.
Front bucket seat latch broke, back seat is holding up front seat,the consumer can't find any relief from the dealer unless he spends 1,000.00.
Noticed steering wheel had become loose and giving to one side, found steering wheel which is cast iron inside had cracked, due to fatigue.tt
Left tie rod seperated and front wheel would not respond to steering.
Two inner tie rods failed. *dsh
Front wheel drive hydroplanes on wet pavement.
Both lower control bushings on left axle faulty.
Right rear shockabsorbersrusted through which could cause a loss of vehicle control.
Driver side seat reclining mechanism failed, resulting in inability of driver to sit up straight without clinging to steering wheel when accelerating.teeth on reclining lever which mesh with teeth on seat track seem to have been damaged.additionally, bad throttle position sensor has caused very high idle speed multiple times, problem is worst during rain/snow.at times, idle speed set so high that braking to a stop would stall the vehicle.tps replaced twice, problem persists during wet weather.
Wheel broke where its bolted to rotor.
Wheel lug nuts snapped off on the right front wheel while making a turn.
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