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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 22 of 379 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Seat Belts. Review the 109 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
31 crash reports15 fire reports25 injury reports
What owners actually said
379 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL PUMP SHORTED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DASBOARD WHEN DRIVING, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. LATER INVESTIGATION BY THE MECHANIC SHOWED THE FUEL PUMP CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE WIRING TO OVERHEAT BECAUSE FORD DID NOT PUT A FUSE IN THE POWER LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE FU…
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THE FUEL PUMP SHORTED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DASBOARD WHEN DRIVING, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. LATER INVESTIGATION BY THE MECHANIC SHOWED THE FUEL PUMP CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE WIRING TO OVERHEAT BECAUSE FORD DID NOT PUT A FUSE IN THE POWER LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP. THE FUEL CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE GAS TANK WERE MELTED AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN EXPLOSION. THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNES TO THE FUEL PUMP MELTED BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL SHORT AND NEEDS TO BE COMPLETLY REPLACED. I'M APPAULED THAT THERE IS NO FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PREVENT SUCH A DANGEROUS HAZARD. NONE OF THE FUSES IN THE FUSE BLOCK WERE BLOWN. TRACING THE WIRING FROM THE FUEL PUPM SHOWS THAT IT COMPLETELY BYPASSES THE FUSE BLOCK. THE FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH NEVER TRIPPED, NOR DOES IT SEEM TO BE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS ELECTRICAL SHORTS TO THE PUMP. THIS DESIGN POSES SERIOUS THREATS TO LIFE, AS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION IN THE FUEL TANK. MY FAMILY FEELS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, AND NOW AM TRYING TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL FUEL PUMP AS THE RUST AROUND THE PUMP SEALS INDICATES. I'M HOLDING ON TO THE PUMP TO SHOW THE MELTED CONNECTIONS WHICH INDICATE A POTENTIAL EXPLOSION HAZARD AS WELL AS THE MELTED WIRING CONNECTIONS/CONNECTOR AND WIRES TO THE PUMP.*AK
NHTSA ODI #748075
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2001
Seat Belts
PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING IN JUNE 1999, DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT STOPPED WORKING ON 1JUNE2001, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. BOTH TIMES BELTS MOVED A FEW INCHES, THEN STOPPED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #890335
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2001
Tires
THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING, THE PORTION OF THE TREAD THAT REMAINED CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INNER AND OUTER FENDER AND THE REAR BUMPER, THE REPLACED TIRE FAILED A FEW DAYS AFTER INSTALLED (BRIDGESTONE MODEL S402, SIZE 175-70R13. NLM
NHTSA ODI #561493
Mileage unknown · May 2, 2001
Suspension
BROKEN SPRINGS CAUSED STRUTS TO BE REPLACED ALONG W/NEW SPRINGS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #744829
Mileage unknown · May 1, 2001
Tires
THE SIDEWALL RUBBER OF ALL FOUR TIRES WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TREAD AT 15000 MILES (PIRELLI FORMULA GT 175-70-S13). NLM
NHTSA ODI #561020
Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
PLEASE REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 95185, 95153 AND 95132. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE MODE ON MY CAR. AS NOTED AND CLEARLY STATED IN THE TSB'S, THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. FORD REFUSES TO PROVIDE A FREE FIX AND OR RECALL TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION FOR OUT OF WARRANTY CARS. I COULD ALSO MAKE A CASE THAT THIS…
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PLEASE REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 95185, 95153 AND 95132. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE MODE ON MY CAR. AS NOTED AND CLEARLY STATED IN THE TSB'S, THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. FORD REFUSES TO PROVIDE A FREE FIX AND OR RECALL TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION FOR OUT OF WARRANTY CARS. I COULD ALSO MAKE A CASE THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT A PERSON EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE WOULD LIKELY THINK THAT THEY WERE HAVING AN ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING THEM TO DIVE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY. IMAGINE BEING IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL FO A SUDDEN SEEING YOUR TEMP GAUGE MAX TO THE HIGH SIDE AND STAY THERE! FORD REPAIR UTILIZING THE "REPAIR" KIT FOR THIS PROBLEM IS OVER $350.NO SAFETYD EFECT MENTIONED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #743570
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2001
Seat Belts
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT OPERATES CORRECTLY WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED,CLOSING WHEN DOOR SEAT BELT HARNESS DOESN'T SECURE ACROSS CHEST. CONSUMERS STATES THAT FORD, PROBE HAS SAME PROBLEM, AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE A SOLUTION FOR ESCORT BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME DEFECTS AS THAT OF 1990 PROBE PRODU…
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AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT OPERATES CORRECTLY WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED,CLOSING WHEN DOOR SEAT BELT HARNESS DOESN'T SECURE ACROSS CHEST. CONSUMERS STATES THAT FORD, PROBE HAS SAME PROBLEM, AND MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE A SOLUTION FOR ESCORT BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME DEFECTS AS THAT OF 1990 PROBE PRODUCED BY THE SAME MANUFACTURER. *YH
NHTSA ODI #883814
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2001
Seat Belts
DRIVER'S SHOULDER HARNESS DOES NOT RETRACT ALONG TRACK. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW TRACK AND MOTOR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #881591
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 2001
Seat Belts
DRIVER SHOULDER BELT STUCK HALF-WAY AND NOT LOCKED. WHILE AT DEALER ANOTHER OWNER CAME IN WITH IDENTICAL PROBLEM WITH 1993 ESCORT. DEALER SAID HE SAW THE SAME PROBLEM THE PREVIOUS DAY WITH 1995 ESCORT. DEALER WILL FIX AT OWNER'S COST. ESTIMATE WAS $350.00.*AK
NHTSA ODI #741311
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2001
SeatsCrashInjury
VEHICLE WAS AT STOP SIGN, GOT REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING ABOUT 25 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK BROKE. *AK
THE LOCK PLATE OF THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK ADJUSTERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION TO THE FABRICATION PROCESS WHICH CAUSES THE SEAT NOT TO FULLY ENGAGE IN CERTAIN SEATING POSITIONS NEAR THE MID-POINT OF THE SEAT TRACK TRAVEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE INBOARD SEAT TRACK.
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NHTSA investigations
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EA94002 · Fuel Pump Wiring Shortage
Opened Jan 28, 1994 · Closed Jan 31, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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