Complaints
128
Crashes
31
Fires
2
Injuries
43
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:68,692 mi
Crash-related:14
Fires:1
#212 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:59,475 mi
#38 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:60,480 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 14 | 14 | 1 | 68,692 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 59,475 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | 60,480 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 11,709 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 6 | 4 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 5 | 5 | — | 127,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
14
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,692
Automatic Transmission
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,475
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,480
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,709
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,000
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Ford Escort — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Escort reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2000 Ford Escort has 128 NHTSA complaints, 31 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 14 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Escort?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (14 complaints, avg 68,692 mi); Automatic Transmission (12 complaints, avg 59,475 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (8 complaints, avg 60,480 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Escort?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,526 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Escort?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Escort include 31 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 43 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Ford Escort have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Ford Escort as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Ford Escort?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Escort reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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