Complaints
128
Crashes
8
Fires
49
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#120 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:39,786 mi
Fires:12
#212 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:3
#37 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:7
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 20 | — | 12 | 39,786 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 12 | — | 3 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 7 | — | 7 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | 5 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 7 | 4 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 6 | — | 6 | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 | — | — | — |
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