Complaints
351
Crashes
65
Fires
18
Injuries
57
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#146 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:46,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#236 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:115,404 mi
Crash-related:31
#316 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 46 | 4 | — | 46,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 36 | 31 | — | 115,404 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 5 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 16 | — | 3 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | 3 | 1 | 62,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 13 | 1 | — | 80,180 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 142,708 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 9 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 8 | — | 2 | 74,790 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 6 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 5 | — | 3 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 5 | — | 1 | 97,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 5 | — | — | 61,847 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — |
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