1999 Ford Escort Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Ford Escort.

19982000
Complaints
413
Crashes
99
Fires
14
Injuries
80
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Ford Escort Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#152 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Avg mileage:77,930 mi
Crash-related:48
Fires:3
#230 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Avg mileage:41,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#328 complaints

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Avg mileage:49,210 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
Considering a 1999 Ford Escort?

Check the actual VIN — every car is different.

This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).

Check VIN Free

All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Escort.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL5248377,930 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE30141,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION282149,210 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE22154,500 mi
AIR BAGS141088,000 mi
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS1364,748 mi
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS13169,011 mi
TIRES13173,333 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS10149,325 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP10360,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN8159,333 mi
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER830,075 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7389,268 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING752,647 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT6160,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6292,500 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR597,120 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE518,000 mi
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY580,149 mi
SUSPENSION598,580 mi
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM51
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD412
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.4150 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP466,945 mi
SEAT BELTS448,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR43
SEATS428,300 mi
STEERING4224,096 mi

Other Ford Escort Years

Wider context: See the full Ford Escort reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

Check Your Specific 1999 Ford Escort

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.

Check Any VIN — $4.99