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1989 FORD ESCORT in Kendallville, IN
1989 ford escort caught on fire. the consumer stated the vehicle started to smoke and once he/she pulled over, the vehicle became engulfed in flames.read more / reply »
1989 FORD ESCORT in Cheshire, CT
1989 ford escort hatchback - a passenger exiting the vehicle from the rear seat stepped on an electrical connector located under the carpet which caused the +12v and ground wires to short together. this connector is part of the electric fu...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Magalia, CA
Alternator caught on fire. consumer took vehicle to the dealership who replaced alternator. also, the second alternator caught on fire at the gas pump. the fire department was notified and extinguished the blaze. consumer claimed it may h...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Phx, AZ
Battery charging light going on & off at times. also on 2 separate occasions when vehicle was started fuel gauge will register above full & at same time temperature. gauge goes up to maximum. neither being close to be corrected. during t...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Clover, SC
Mhtsa#92-v-117-000:fatigue cracks can develop in the solder joint between the fuel return tube and the fuel pump sending unit located at the top of the fuel tank. consumer has the same problem. however,this vehicle was not recalled because ...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Nicholson, PA
While my daughter was driving our 1989 ford escort she turned l to pull into a drive way and she smelled smoke. she only got a few yards and the car burst into flames. i did contact my insurance company, but since the car was not insured f...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Portland, OR
Vehicle would not start when he placed the key inside of the ignition. ts
1989 FORD ESCORT in Wood-ridge, NJ
Consumer states vehicle was stalling due to the placement of an electronic module on the distributor, when the engine got hot, it caused problems with the module, consumer is requesting some kind of compensation due to the ruling in alameda...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Santa Rosa, CA
It ran like a charm until 1 day i slowed to go to driveway, and stalled. it starts back up.
1989 FORD ESCORT in North Lima, OH
The engine overheated resulting in engine fire (ohio traffic crash report).
1989 FORD ESCORT in Canton, MI
Returned vehicle to dealer and was told the insurance would take care of it. i removed lower crankshaft pully and returned it to dealer. they finally repaired problem after much inconvience to me.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Orange, MA
In trying to buy recycleed parts i encountered many instanceses of the same problem
1989 FORD ESCORT in Watertown, NY
Vehicle stalls alot, especially when it rains. owner has to blow dry distributor cap before vehicle will start again. also, when depressing clutch pedal, vehicle stalls. this has been an ongoing problem for the last couple of years. cl...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Watertown, NY
Vehicle stalls alot, especially when it rains. owner has to blow dry distributor cap before vehicle will start again. also, when depressing clutch pedal, vehicle stalls. this has been an ongoing problem for the last couple of years. cl...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Clarksvill, TN
Possible water pump or fan belt failure caused the vehicle to jerk while driving like it was running out of gas, vehicle did not turnover, but cut off again.* et
1989 FORD ESCORT in Clarksvill, TN
Possible water pump or fan belt failure caused the vehicle to jerk while driving like it was running out of gas, vehicle did not turnover, but cut off again.* et
1989 FORD ESCORT in Anaheim, CA
A clamp from the throttle body dislodged and entered the engine resulting in complete engine failure.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Titusville, FL
While driving for about 15 minutes consumer started smelling smoke, and 5 minutes later, saw fire coming from the under the hood. also, battery light came on after she smelled the smoke. consumer indicated that alternator caught on fir...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Titusville, FL
While driving for about 15 minutes consumer started smelling smoke, and 5 minutes later, saw fire coming from the under the hood. also, battery light came on after she smelled the smoke. consumer indicated that alternator caught on fir...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Upland, CA
Caonsumer received nhtsa recall 96v07100/manufacturer's recall 95s28/ ignition switch failure. dealer said that there was no record of this recall.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Reno, NV
Engine check engine light is on,the car stalls and jerks.i was with my car in two services. the first:pyramid shell service charged me with 400$ for some ignitions modules who were replaced.after i picked up my car in one hour i met the sam...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Reno, NV
Engine check engine light is on,the car stalls and jerks.i was with my car in two services. the first:pyramid shell service charged me with 400$ for some ignitions modules who were replaced.after i picked up my car in one hour i met the sam...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Reno, NV
Engine check engine light is on,the car stalls and jerks.i was with my car in two services. the first:pyramid shell service charged me with 400$ for some ignitions modules who were replaced.after i picked up my car in one hour i met the sam...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Cherryville, PA
Since replacement of the ignition switch per recall 96v071 the consumer sometimes notices that when he turns the key in the ignition, the key can be turned without any play in the switch and the battery turns over but does not start. nlm
1989 FORD ESCORT in Wayne, NJ
I bought this 1989 escort gt from a family member and the driver's seat was broken when he had the car. i have tried to locate another seat, but apparently there is a problem with escort gts seats since i cannot find another one in stock a...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Yuba City, VA
Consume r was driving vehicle and fumes were coming through the heater vent. then he noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicl. he pulled over and turned the car off. lifted the hood up and flames came shooting out, and the altern...
1989 FORD ESCORT in St Pete Beach, FL
Vehicle was placed in the park position for one hour and vehicle caught on fire around the steering column area, totaling the vehicle. consume has yet to contact the manufacturer. please provide any further details.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Warsau, IN
Vehicle has an automatic fuel shut off switch. previously, automatic shut off switch was not effectivet during an accident. presently, two years later, the fuel is shut off switch shuts off by itself while the vehicle is moving. dea...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Gallup, NM
Defect notice--ignition switch could short-circuit and could lead to fire, as was the case of this owner.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Parkdale, OR
Rear seat passenger was killed in a single car rollover, due to seat belt failure.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Detroit, MI
Exhaust system, catalyst repaired prior to recall notification.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Valley Stream, NY
While driving at approximately 35 mph vehicle started smoking and stalling. then went up into flames. fire department came and report filed. dealer not aware of the problem. vehicle totalled and towed. provide further information.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Macon, GA
Had parked vehicle & left. was notified that vehicle was on fire. the fire department was called & put flames out. had noticed several large hot spots on hood. the flames came from under hood. informed possibly from the battery cables.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Jamestown, TN
Ignition switch shorted causing the dashboard to catch on fire destroying the vehicle.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Houston, TX
Front headlights operate dim when used. also high beams are defective. bulbs have been replaced several times, but problem remains. cause unknown.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Washington, DC
Driver's side shoulder belt has been replaced/repaired three times.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Snohomish, WA
While driving consumer took foot off the brakes and vehicle accelerated. when going up a hill or going around a corner consumer will apply the brakes, and that will stop the vehicle.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Tonawanada, NY
Hood will not stay down, became unlatched and flew up while driving. dealer is not aware of the problem. manufacturer contacted and cannot remedy the problem.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Harrisburg, NC
Motorized seat belts remained/locked up in forward position; hinge at top end gears have stripped; motor turns with no effect; according to dealer, entire system needs replacing.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Spokane, WA
Consumer was driving on the highway and the headlights went out. had to pull off the road and sat there until the headlights came on two hours later. consumer had this problem since he bought the car which was brand new .
1989 FORD ESCORT in Spokane, WA
Headlamps go off when used for a extended period of time. this problem has persisted since the car was new. it now has happened more frequently. on several occasions this has happened at freeway speeds.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Vancouver, WA
Multi-purpose switch failed, causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replaced multi-purpose switch 9 times. this represents a safety hazard, especially when driving at night without headlights and turn signal. it h...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Vancouver, WA
Multi-purpose switch failed, causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replaced multi-purpose switch 9 times. this represents a safety hazard, especially when driving at night without headlights and turn signal. it h...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Vancouver, WA
Multi-purpose switch failed, causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replaced multi-purpose switch 9 times. this represents a safety hazard, especially when driving at night without headlights and turn signal. it h...
1989 FORD ESCORT in Mc Knight, PA
Ignition switch failure resulting in fire prior to recall notice.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Albany, GA
Sometimes the automatic shoulder belt on the driver's side becomes extremely tight when closing the door. the consumer mentioned that he has to turn the ignition off in order for the belt to loosen. dealer is not aware of the situation.
1989 FORD ESCORT in Morganvill, NJ
Recall work has not been completed on the ignition switch due to scheduling problems with the dealer.
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