Ford Escort recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 199 owner complaints for the Ford Escort (model years 2000–2003). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (44 complaints), followed by power train (37 complaints).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (98), 2001 (68) and 2002 (33). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (10).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Escort model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 44 | 3 of 4 | |
| Power train | 37 | 3 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 29 | 3 of 4 | |
| Suspension | 22 | 3 of 4 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 17 | 3 of 4 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00V228001 | Aug 18, 2000 | Seat belts | 2000 | 144,435 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 40 complaints and a fire in 6 complaints; 36 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.