Complaints
725
Crashes
106
Fires
27
Injuries
94
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#199 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:90,806 mi
#278 complaints
SEAT BELTS
Avg mileage:111,369 mi
Crash-related:6
#356 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:50
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 99 | — | — | 90,806 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 78 | 6 | — | 111,369 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 56 | 50 | 2 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 33 | 4 | — | 89,818 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 22 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 21 | 4 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 20 | 8 | — | 150,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 18 | 1 | — | 45,762 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 16 | — | 2 | 101,607 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 5 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 14 | 1 | 2 | 94,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 14 | — | 3 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 12 | 2 | — | 129,647 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 9 | — | — | 61,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 155,502 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 7 | — | 5 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 1 | 79,970 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 95,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 5 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | 6 | — | — | 34,527 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 6 | — | — | 74,917 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 5 | — | — | 71,566 mi |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
99
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,806
SEAT BELTS
78
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,369
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
56
complaints
Crashes
50
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
33
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,818
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
21
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
20
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,762
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
101,607
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
94,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,647
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,500
POWER TRAIN
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,502
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,970
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,527
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,917
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,566
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