1991 Ford Escort engine problems

17 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
7
Engine
5
Exhaust system
2
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Cooling system: fan
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Escort engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford Escort engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 Ford Escort owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 15, 2010 · Acceleration, Engine · 34,000 miles · MI

The accelerator stuck to the floor causing the vehicle to be in full throttle. This occurred while stopped at a traffic light. Fortunately it was a manual transmission and out of gear when the incident happened. I had stomped on the gas pedal by mistake. I searched the floor and engine compartment for anything that may have prevented the accelerator from disengaging and found no apparent reason for the phenomenon.

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · IL

Air conditioner failed.

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Engine · CT

When decreasing speed to a stop or going around a ramp vehicle will stall. This happens once a week. Dealer will be contacted.

Filed Oct 28, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · NY · fire

While driving vehicle overheated. The fuel tank leaked fuel & the vehicle caught on fire. Happened once before. The transmission was short cutted for repairs. The dealership knew vehicle had caught fire before, but never informed present owner.

Filed Oct 21, 1998 · Engine · KS

While driving 65 MPH on the freeway the vehicle just cut off with no warning. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.

Filed Jun 8, 1998 · Engine, Lights · WA

When applying the brakes, smoke comes from the third rear brake light. Dealer found an oil pan gasket leak, and stated that this was the cause of the problem. Dealer corrected the problem. Owner still experienced a problem with the brake light continuing to smoke. Owner has disconnected the brake light.

Filed Jun 5, 1998 · Engine, Lights · VA

High mount brake light bulb melted the socket.

Filed Mar 20, 1998 · Engine · FL

Crank shaft sensor corroded.

Filed Sep 12, 1997 · Body, Engine · MA

Design of vehicles exhaust system allows exhaust condensation to drip directly onto the trailer arm, which caused the trailing arm to rust out.

Filed Dec 17, 1996 · Electrical, Engine · LA

The vehicle hesitates when turning the ignition on and when driving between 35 to 40 MPH; also, it smells like something burning. *ak consumer states when she turns on ignition the vehicle hesitates for a few seconds, then she has to wait for 15 minutes before she can drive the vehicle, it also stall when at a stop sign or a light, consumer also states lights flicker when she turns on the ignition.

Questions about the 1991 Ford Escort engine

Does the 1991 Ford Escort have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Ford Escort, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Ford Escort engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Escort engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Escort have bad engine?

The Ford Escort model years with the most engine complaints are 1997 (67 complaints), 1999 (64 complaints) and 1995 (55 complaints).