Electrical failure; driver's side lap belt; dash lights(speedometer fuel gauge, engine heat temp & revolotion guage), radio lights, driver's door buzzer/ overhead light; A/C,/ heater fan intermittent. Ignition switch failure, x2, both brake light bulbs replaced: courtesy light in trunk needs replaced. Has never been to garage, to be repaired, for any above electrical.exception, ignition replaced by garage x1.
1992 Ford Escort engine problems
15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline7
- Engine3
- Exhaust system2
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Escort engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford Escort engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Ford Escort owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The engine had cut off without warning while the consumer was traveling. Also the vehicle failed to start at times. The dealer could not locate the problem. *yh the seat belts had become inoperative, the rear disc brakes would not hold when the parking brake was applied, the cable is working, but not not applying pressure, and the v/c is leaking. (v/c per invoice) the mechanic stated that the engine problem, seem to be coming from the ignition.
When starting vehicle it will cut off. Once exiting a ramp vehicle stalled. Consumer was almost rear ended. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they have replaced ignition switch 4 times.*ak consumer states that she had loss of power in the morning three times.
My escort stalls while driving, turning right, etc. I took it to the dealership. They put my escort on the computer and informed me the mass air flow sensor needed replacing. I did this but it did not solve the problem!!!!!!!!! I need help. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734315
My escort stalls while driving, turning right, etc. I took it to the dealership, they put my escort on the computer, and informed me the mass airflow sensor meeded replaced. I did this but, it did not solve the problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need help!!!
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for many problems, dealer found a leak in the head gasket causing the radiator to not cylcle coolant causing vehicle to overheat, stall, and shut down, check engine light is always on.
While trying to start up the vehicle there was'nt enough power getting to the engine. When turning a corner, the vehicle acted like it wanted to cut off, and there wasn't enough gas going to the tank. Contacted the dealer, dealer advised to bring the vehicle in for service.
When driving at 65 MPH and below 30 degree temperature the accelerator pedal sticks, causing unexpected acceleration. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the oxygen sensor.
Vehicle fire.
Vehicle accident due to engine shut down and extreme vibration causing loss of control resulting in fatality. (attorney for consumer).
Questions about the 1992 Ford Escort engine
Does the 1992 Ford Escort have engine problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the engine of the 1992 Ford Escort, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Escort engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 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).
Other 1992 Ford Escort problems
Fuel system 37Electrical 36Seat belts 28Acceleration 23Brakes 12Lights 8Transmission 8Suspension 7Steering 4Visibility 4Tires 3Locks 2Seats 2
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