Complaints
27
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1984 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:6
#25 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#33 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1984 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 8 | — | 6 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 1 | — | — | — |
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