2003 Ford Escort Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Ford Escort.
Complaints
13
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Ford Escort Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:54,300 mi
#22 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:63,500 mi
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:12,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford Escort.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 54,300 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 30,724 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 23,600 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 23,600 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 13,970 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 | — | — | 23,600 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,300
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,724
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,600
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,600
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,970
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,600
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