2000 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

2000 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

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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

2000 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 7. Electrical:

    • Electrical system burnt up under the dashboard

  • 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

  • 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.

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