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Average Mileage:
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1996 Ford Escort engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #14

Dec 142001

Escort

  • miles

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

Check engine light came on, mechanic diagnosed it as a misfire on one of the cylinders. Replaced plugs and wires, and two days later the engine "dropped a valve" destroying engine. This has happened a number of time on this engine according to the NHTSA website. Went to Ford and stated it was a defect in the engine, they refused all help or compensation. Cost was over $4,000. To repair. This definitely a factory defect, and should be picked up by Ford. No line of engines should be failing at 60-70,000 miles, like these are. $4,000. To repair.

- Scotts Valley, CA, USA

problem #13

May 012001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will stall in hot weather and at any speed, this happens on a daily basis.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #12

Mar 122001

Escort

  • miles
While driving on the high way engine blewout without a prior warning, leaving vehicle without power on road.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #11

Aug 072000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles

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

Engine light has came on repeatedly, dealer never found major problem, the light started coming on again and vehicle would cut off when put in to gear, at 73000 miles engine failed.

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #10

Aug 072000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Engine light has came on repeatedly, dealer never found major problem, the light started coming on again and vehicle would cut off when put in to gear, at 73000 miles engine failed.

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #9

Feb 012000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle. Engine light stays on & the vehicle won't pass inspection if the dealer can't find out what was wrong with it. There were gas smells coming from hatchback. However, dealer couldn't determine were it was coming from. As of this date 9-13-00 engine light still on, consumer replaced oxygen sensor, timing belt and water pump. Kink was found in gas line caused smell coming from front of the car. Bracket off of motor mount.

- Carmichael, CA, USA

problem #8

Dec 101999

Escort

  • miles

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

There was an explosion in the engine, roughly work of the engine 5 to 10 seconds with metal sounds in the engine, then the engine completely shut down. Found the 3rd code, 2nd code (A/C hi-pressure switch intermitent-dirty connector).

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #7

Dec 101999

Escort

  • miles
First heard a explosion in the engine, after thet the engine ran rough 5-10 sec and shutdown. Performed the compression test and found cylender 4 compression at 0(zero) and 30% leaked. Replaced the engine with a new one. Problems repeted with the new engine two times( one time in the town road and anather time on the highway). Both times the engine was shutdown.

- Renton, WA, USA

problem #6

Jun 231999

Escort

  • miles
No summary.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #5

Jan 011997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometer malfunctioned, causing an incorrect reading which is higher than it should be. Dealer replace speedometer 3 times. Also engine problems.

- Dilsboro, NC, USA

problem #4

Jul 011999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Engine blew out resulting in vehicle smoking. Nlm

- Van Nuys, CA, USA

problem #3

Sep 271998

Escort

  • miles
Engine failed.

- Jacksonvil, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 111997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Check engine light: Check engine light came on while driving and vehicle cut off. Had vehicle towed. Last week check engine light came on again, drove vehicle about five miles and it cut off again. Had the vehicle towed to the house, called zone office next morning and was told to see what color light was, and light was yellow. Vehicle started the next morning. Third failure has occurred and dealer has called and said come pickup the car because Ford cannot fix this problem at this time.

- Mogadore, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 231997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
`vehicle stalls while driving. Ownerand has vehicle at dealer. Owner is concerned for her safety because vehicle can stall frequently and at anytime.

- Leominster, MA, USA

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