1983 Ford Escort Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Ford Escort.

19821984
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1983 Ford Escort Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Fires:1
#21 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Fires:1
#31 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Ford Escort.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1—1—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD1—1—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM1———
SEAT BELTS1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1———
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1———

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