Ford ESCORT electrical problems
208 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
2,683 owner complaints analyzed
35 distinct recall campaigns
76,185 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1981 to 2003 model years. Data snapshot: . 514 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
208 of 2,683 complaints match this topic (7.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 984680 · 1996-05-20 (May 20, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OWNER SMELLED SMOKE. DRIVER LIFTED HOOD AND WIRING HARNESS WAS ON FIRE NEAR FIREWALL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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Owner report 481987 · 1995-02-17 (February 17, 1995)
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE. *AW
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Owner report 983580 · 1996-04-26 (April 26, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
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Owner report 983965 · 1996-05-02 (May 2, 1996)
DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VACUUM PUMP FAILED. *AK
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Owner report 986412 · 1996-07-02 (July 2, 1996)
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK *SLC
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