Major Problems with 1999 Ford Escort Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Custom-fit Add-ons

Torque wrench
Mechanic tool set
Tool box

Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Ford Escort

1999 Ford Escort FRONTAL Victims: 5

1999 Ford Escort SEAT BELTS Victims: 3

1999 Ford Escort ENGINE Victims: 2 Mileage: 8300 miles

Browse 1999 Ford Escort complaints by category

Problems with FRONTAL, GASOLINE and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Escort owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the vehicle was involved in an accident and both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy causing the	51 ~ 10696 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brakes noisy due to grove (hole) in drums. *yc...	30 ~ 1367 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN brake shift interlock will not disengage. cannot shift out of park after starting car. required to use manual override procedure...	28 ~ 15818 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING poor motor mount caused the car to vibrate while driving....	22 ~ 27250 miles
AIR BAGS vehicle experiencing alignment problems due to suspension failure which could have cause consumer to have an accident. however the airbag...	14 ~ 25143 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR both rear coil springs broke at same time and car has only 43 000 miles and is only 4 years...	13 ~ 58394 miles
TIRES goodyear tires(goodyear eagle rs-a 185/60hr15 standard all-season tires) did not perform well in snow causing the driver to loose control	13 ~ 16923 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION rear coil spring broke the dealer stated that the springs were defective. nlm...	13 ~ 39845 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle experienced abs failure resulting in extened stopping distance which caused and accident. nlm...	10 ~ 6000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights do not properly illuminate road surface. mjs...	10 ~ 19730 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner doesn't get cold--car also idles very low to the point where it stalls out. *ak...	8 ~ 7519 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after filling the vehicle with fuel and a fuel injection cleaner consumer was driving at 70 mph and vehicle stalled.	7 ~ 37605 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalls intermittently and fails to start intermittently. dealership said the first time that it was a fuel pump failure...	7
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while making a left turn consumer honked the horn and it would not stop blowing consumer was forced to pull	7 ~ 25429 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle experienced complete shut down due to a defective starter repairs were done however vehicle still experience failure causing difficulty	7 ~ 63763 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle experiencing alignment problems due to suspension failure which could have cause consumer to have an accident. however the airbag...	6 ~ 10000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL accelerator causes car to surge forward or backward at a high rate of speed depending on gear. happens 9 times...	6 ~ 30833 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM motor died at a traffic light. consumer had car towed to dealer. dealer stated that it was alternator. consumer indicated...	5 ~ 38848 miles
SUSPENSION the tape deck eats tapes and radio gets very warm and makes cliking noise.*et...	5 ~ 19716 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING front outer tie rod attached to wheel assembly failed twice. first time failure was found during maintenance next time failed	5 ~ 64119 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT when car is off the radio causes a pop in the speakers indicating that power is still on. *ak...	4 ~ 38 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE sometimes vehicle will not start and sometimes it will fuel pump replaced twice nov/00 & jan/01. cj...	4 ~ 33473 miles
SEAT BELTS my car was broadsided by another vehicle on the passenger side doors. my 13 yr. old son was in the...	4 ~ 2000 miles
STEERING while in milwaukee preparing to go home made a stop at the stop sign then made a turn traveling about	4 ~ 6024 miles
SEATS while sitting at a stop and making a left turn another vehicle rear ended consumer'svehicle in which consumer's vehicle was...	4 ~ 2075 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving about 25 mph consumer rear ended a parked vehicle. seat belt did not hold her back and the	4
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle experienced complete shut down due to a defective starter repairs were done however vehicle still experience failure causing difficulty	4
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 06/30/99 at 02:10 hours the crystal fire department responded to a vehicle fire in the back lot of elk...	4
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY when defrosting my windshield the section directly in front of me never fully defrosts. when the sun hits it it...	4
REAR > SUSPENSION during replacement of tires and alignment service personnel advised that the rear coils springs were broken. was advised that several...	3 ~ 78437 miles
POWER TRAIN car idled at 4-5 rpm but was not accelerating. felt tremendous pulling when trying to accelerate. upon deceleration all service	3 ~ 81934 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while pushing in on the clutch it sounds like vehicle is still accelerating when in fifth gear it does not...	3 ~ 2667 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving home from work at 65 mph both hood latch and safety latch failed allowing hood to open and	3
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM motor died at a traffic light. consumer had car towed to dealer. dealer stated that it was alternator. consumer indicated...	3
FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side seat belt got very loose after impact. yh...	3 ~ 28100 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side seat belt got very loose after impact. yh...	3
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failure at intersection. pedal went to floor with no resistance and crash occurred. *ak...	3 ~ 33333 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM leased. vehicle stalls when braking and starting again it stalls and dies out. the problem occurred two times. dealer contacted	3 ~ 18000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the structural integrity of the entire vehicle is unsound. there are broken welds distorted sheet metal subframe componants and shifting...	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING the tape deck eats tapes and radio gets very warm and makes cliking noise.*et...	3
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the car will inconsistently not start. i have been having this problem since july of 1998 (it began mildly and...	3
ENGINE since 2001 i have had my car serviced at ford and sears repair shop to address my complaints that when...	2 ~ 85894 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own 2 ford escorts a 1999 escort se and a 2002 escort se i've noticed on both vehicles when...	2 ~ 56401 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 1) headlamps: originally thought there was a loose wire because right light would work periodically. upon further inspection my mechanic...	2 ~ 18650 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT at approx. 30000 miles the car had the first incident of not starting (aug. 2001). took it to auto shop...	2 ~ 15600 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the power steering pressure line blew out of the pump as we backed out of the garage. the pump quickly...	2
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 10/09/99 nelson ford supposedly fixed a problem with the transmission making terrible noise. 11/27/00 transmission locked up at 75mph on...	2
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE under carriage is separating. spot welds are breaking. fuel tank straps are not secured for tank which causes it to...	2 ~ 35500 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES original tires on a ford escort 1999 p185/60r15 eagle rsa. consumer took car to wallmart for inspection and mech noticed...	2 ~ 40000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while traveling at 50 mph engine check light came on. engine stalled and steering locked up. consumer felt that this	2 ~ 27500 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side seat belt got very loose after impact. yh...	2 ~ 52154 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving down the road another vehicle ran consumer off the road and lost control of the vehicle and hit...	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while traveling at 25 mph a car was coming in opposite direction and made a illegal left turn consumer was...	2
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at 45 mph downshifted to second gear and was making a right lost control of vehicle. consumer had...	2
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes noisy due to grove (hole) in drums. *yc...	2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. the contact stated that the entire air conditioning unit had to be replaced...	2 ~ 75 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while the vehicle was parked for a while it caught on fire. fire department claimed it was the fuse box	2
EQUIPMENT vehicle intermitently emits chemical odor similar to the odor of insect. first trip to dealer blamed on rubber floor mats...	2
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the tape deck eats tapes and radio gets very warm and makes cliking noise.*et...	2
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's side seat latch assembly shattered after being under load in front end collision. *ak...	2
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i wasn't able to get an inspection sticker due to the broken spiral codes. the mechanic told me that this...	2 ~ 27000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. the contact stated the vehicle was rusted on the front drivers side...	1 ~ 137000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE took car in to have the muffler fix and they said the frame was busted and coming up through the...	1 ~ 166000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. the contact stated that the rear heater blower failed and sparks were...	1 ~ 105000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING company states they do a comprehensive inspection sell high quality used vehicles meet customers personal needs and back their product....	1 ~ 112802 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING excessive engine vibration brakes front exhaust pipe and fumes get into car. *tr...	1 ~ 114000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS during the use of the back passenger seat belt it became jammed and will not come out enough to use	1
STRUCTURE failurre of all four motor mounts in my 1999 ford escort. *nm...	1 ~ 63446 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: the vehicle was a 1999 ford escort. both of the back coil springs were broken. consumer found this out...	1 ~ 131569 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE driving in the rain running through puddles causes my serpentine belt to come off. had a mechanic put the belt...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 1999 ford escort 5 speed manual transmission station wagon: oil leaked through the camshaft bolts into the manual clutch assembly...	1 ~ 70000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS our zx2 has been nothing but trouble! on 9-10-02 (29 183 miles) $342.30 worth of work was done on the...	1
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL my driver side airbag popped out all of a sudden. i lost control of the car and hit a brick...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when the vehicles cruise control was set the vehicle stalled which caused the engine light fuel light and brake light	1 ~ 53700 miles
SPRINGS/BAGS > AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS consumer stated that while driving and while driving and with out warning the rear spring snap causing a distraction to	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle did not come equipped with a tire jack. *mr...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving a pipe had snapped causing fuel filter to leak....	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION there is a knocking in engine when car is driven louder the knocking gets. consumer has contacted an outside mechanic...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING while turning left out of a parking lot the car pulled hard to the right and ending up going over	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING the power steering pressure line blew out of the pump as we backed out of the garage. the pump quickly...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY under carriage is separating. spot welds are breaking. fuel tank straps are not secured for tank which causes it to...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE under carriage is separating. spot welds are breaking. fuel tank straps are not secured for tank which causes it to...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6-7 times brake pedal got stuck. it happened only on highway and beltway at 55 mph or higher. when pressing...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while traveling approximately 35mph brake calipers would start to rub against the brake pads causing the brake pads to wear...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS weather was 74 degrees i t-boned vehicle in the wrong @ 25mph. neither airbag deployed on impact seatbelt unfastened causing	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while in reverse position the vehicle jumps forward which may cause a crash. dealer replaced transmission system. please provide further	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC loud squealing sound made whenever brakes were applied and a clicking would commence from the brake pedal. vehicle been to	1
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater core leaking causing windows to fog -dealer has replaced it once still fogs windows. *ak...	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY passenger side mirror does not give a true location of oncoming traffic....	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM since the car was first bought the engine has been extremely loud as well as shaking occasionally when stopping at...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while traveling and when depressing gas pedal vehicle would not travel vehicle had stalled. dealer was notified. *ak the consumer	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no summary listed for this vehicle. *ak...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while approaching a red light brake pedal was applied and it went straight to the floor consumer had it checked	1
BOOSTER > SHELL > CHILD SEAT no summary listed for this vehicle. *ak...	1

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONGEVITY -...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...