Complaints
480
Crashes
37
Fires
17
Injuries
36
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#155 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:143,843 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#246 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:180,000 mi
Crash-related:9
#327 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:35,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 55 | 4 | 1 | 143,843 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 46 | 9 | — | 180,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 27 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 16 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 15 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 15 | 1 | — | 16,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 10 | 1 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 8 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| SEATS | 5 | 4 | — | 84,339 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 170,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 180,000 mi |
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