2000 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

Model Trims
Escort 1.6 i 16V (90 Hp)
Escort 1.8 TD (90 Hp)
Escort 1.6 i 16V (90 Hp)
Escort 1.6 (90 Hp) Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Airbags:
- Frontal airbags did not deploy in a head-on collision
- Airbags smoked and singed in an accident
- Airbags partially deployed with extreme force
- Airbags failed to deploy in a frontal collision
- Frontal airbags did not deploy in a head-on collision
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2. Transmission:
- Transmission failed completely
- Vehicle stalled out and died with no warning
- Transmission slips and does not shift correctly
- Transmission slips, vehicle moves slowly, and engine revs
- Transmission went out with 2400 miles on the car
- Transmission needed to be rebuilt
- Transmission performs erratically, allowing the vehicle to roll
- Transmission slipping and Does not shift correctly
- Transmission broke and almost caused an accident
- Transmission failed completely
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3. Engine:
- Engine stalling problems
- Motor burnt out
- Engine required replacement before 60,000 miles
- Engine blew out after driving through water
- Engine stalling at highway speeds
- Engine stalling problems
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4. Brake:
- Brake failure, causing a frontal collision
- Brakes failed, resulting in a frontal collision
- Brakes slipped while driving and coming to a stop
- Brakes make noise when driving and coming to a stop
- Brake failure, causing a frontal collision
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5. Suspension:
- Shocks rub against tires causing a blowout
- Rear spring failure
- Upper control arm cracked
- Steering column locked
- Front suspension lower control arm cracked
- Shocks rub against tires causing a blowout
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6. Belt/Serpentine Belt:
- Serpentine belt broke, causing bracket to water pump housing to break
- Automatic transmission part broke from the arm
- Idler pulley broke, causing damage to belt tensioner and water pump housing
- Serpentine belt broke, causing bracket to water pump housing to break
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7. Electrical:
- Electrical system burnt up under the dashboard
- Electrical system burnt up under the dashboard
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8. Miscellaneous:
- Vehicle stalling without warning
- Vehicle vibrations in front end at certain speeds
- Variable cam timing DTC problems
- Seat belts not buckling properly
- Power steering went out
- Throttle sticking, vehicle accelerating at high rates
- Shift light not visible at night
- Master cylinder failed, causing rear-end accident
- Tension pulley arm broke while driving, shredding the belt
- Rear window shattered for no apparent reason
- Vehicle stalling without warning
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9. Misc. Safety Issues:
- Owner's manual instructions causing brake problems
- Various safety issues, including throttle sticking, stalls, and accidents due to belt/tensioner failures and airbag issues.
- Owner's manual instructions causing brake problems
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