1988 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

1988 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

Model Trims

Escort 1.6 RS Turbo (132 Hp)

Escort 1.4 (73 Hp)

Escort 1.4 (75 Hp)

Escort 1.6 (90 Hp)

Escort 1.1 (50 Hp)

Escort 1.6 D (55 Hp)

Escort 1.6 Turbo RS (132 Hp)

Escort 1.6 XR3i (105 Hp)

Escort 1.1 (GAF) (50 Hp)

Escort 1.3 (60 Hp)

1988 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Vehicle fires related to alternator, catalytic converter, wiring harness, ignition switch

  • 2. Electrical problems causing malfunctioning lights, short circuits, and fires

  • 3. Mechanical failures like transmissions, brakes, and suspensions

  • 4. Safety issues with seat belts and airbags

  • 5. Ignition switch problems leading to fires and stalling

  • 6. Various engine issues such as head gasket failure, timing belt failure, and overheating

  • 7. Component failures like horn, water pump, and power steering belt

Other Models

Model Trims

  • Escort 1.6 RS Turbo (132 Hp)

  • Escort 1.4 (73 Hp)

  • Escort 1.4 (75 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 (90 Hp)

  • Escort 1.1 (50 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 D (55 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 Turbo RS (132 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 XR3i (105 Hp)

  • Escort 1.1 (GAF) (50 Hp)

  • Escort 1.3 (60 Hp)

  • Escort 1.3 (GAF) (63 Hp)

  • Escort 1.4 (73 Hp)

  • Escort 1.4 (75 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 (90 Hp)

  • Escort 1.3 (60 Hp)

  • Escort 1.4 (73 Hp)

  • Escort 1.4 (75 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 (90 Hp)

  • Escort 1.6 D (54 Hp)