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Average Mileage:
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1995 Ford Escort engine problems

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1995 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #15

Mar 012001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While traveling on highway there is a smell of gasoline coming throughout vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. Right outer tie rod was fixed. Valve cover gasket was replaced.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #14

Nov 162001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
My car wouldn't pick up speed like it was suppose to. Ford maintenaince put new timing belt on about a year ago and it hasn't been starting right since

- Scotland Neck, NC, USA

problem #13

Jun 212001

Escort

  • miles
The vehicle had been running and idling hard two weeks prior to the incident. After taking it in for service, the spark plug wires were replaced and I was told the problem had been fixed. 2 days later while driving at 45mph the car suddenly lost almost all power and would not go over 30mph. If left idling too long it would cut off completely. Vehicle was towed to private garage and upon inspection it was discovered that one of the valves had dropped into a cylinder, thus destryoyng the piston. I have had several mechnics tell me that this is something they have seen before and that this model of engine is"known" for this.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #12

May 012000

Escort

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was traveling about 45ph on highway and vehicle stopped without prior notice. Vehicle had to be towed to repair shop, and mechanic told consumer that engine blew a rod/there was electrical problems, and ignition switch had to be replaced.

- Ft Hood, TX, USA

problem #11

May 012000

Escort

  • miles
While driving or stopping vehicle stalled. Took to dealer, and dealer replaced spark plug and gasket. But vehicle vehicle still not working.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #10

Aug 012000

Escort

  • miles
My car has only 17,000 miles and the "head gaskets" are leaking. When I checked with the dealer, I was told the I was passed the "3 year/36'000 miles warranty" and the repair will not be covered. I'm being told by my regular mechanic that "head gaskets" shouldn't fail at such a low miles driven!!!

- San Bruno, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 161997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine light comes on repeatedly due to timing belt being broken.

- Los Angele, CA, USA

problem #8

May 162000

Escort

  • miles
Engine just quit while driving down road. Mechanic said crankshaft broke & new engine needed

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 291999

Escort

  • miles
While driving in the neighborhood all of sudden vehicle stopped. Had vehicle towed home, and mechanic told consumer that by the sound of the engine a rod was blown. Contacted the dealer/manufacturer, and was told out of warranty.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #6

Oct 161999

Escort

  • miles
After tune up and timing belt was fixed a week and half later, around the 16th of octtober, car kept cutting off in traffic, and then it just would not start. Had to be towed. There were no warning lights, car just died. Luckily, consumer was able to get off main street.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

problem #5

Jul 311999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When turning into a parking lot the vehicle just died / shut completely off without any warning. When the vehicle was towed to a service station, engine: Pulley: Crankshaft was found broken. The part to correct the problem is on back order.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #4

Jul 281999

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was pulling out of the driveway and the pulley: Crankshaft fell off, and there were sparks coming from the vehicle.

- Palos Hills, IL, USA

problem #3

Apr 051998

Escort

  • miles
Fuel tank cracked and leaking.not due to driver error!! radiator clogged up and when engine ran hot, warning lights and gauges failed. This caused a cracked cylinder head.

- Donalds, SC, USA

problem #2

Jul 101995

Escort

  • miles
Engine has strange idle.

- Bartlesvil, OK, USA

problem #1

Aug 171995

Escort

  • miles
Sending unit failed.

- San Diego, CA, USA

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