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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:59,475 mi
#38 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:60,480 mi
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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 | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 5 | — | 127,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 3 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 56,652 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 36,855 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 69,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | 2 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 71,050 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | 56,495 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 35,900 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi |
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