Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1982 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:1
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:1
#31 complaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1982 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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