1993 Ford Escort electrical problems

Filed Aug 2, 2007 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford escort. While the vehicle was parked in a mechanic's garage, it caught fire. The fire destroyed the vehicle, the other vehicles in the garage, and the garage itself. The fire department stated that the fire originated under the dashboard of his vehicle, possibly the ignition switch. A police and fire report were filed. The vehicle was at the shop for new brakes and tie rods. Updated 02/01/08.

Filed Mar 31, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 6,000 miles · NC

In 1992 I bought a brand new 1993 escort gt spartanburg, sc. The 1st part of the year everything was fine. After, the car was in and out of the shop to date for hesitation, fuel system problems, odd noises and other things. I filed for lemon law in 1993-94 in texas. Was told they would replace the motor, could take up to a month before I got the car back. When asked if they would supply a loaner car I was told no. Without finances to rent a car to get to & from work (50 mls daily) I could not accept the offer at that time without them providing transportation. Over the years, it's been 1 problem after another. Since 1994, I replaced 3 catalytic converters, numerous diagnostic machines to find why it would stall in idle and no acceleration after car warmed up& other things. In 1995, the fuel tank developed a crack at solder joint between the fuel return & the fuel pump sending unit located at top of tank resulting in fumes & gas leaking when filled. Three ford dealerships said only 1992 ford escorts were included in the recall for this problem and there was nothing they could do even though it was manufactured in 1992. The automatic seat belt, driver side quit working. We replaced it with a new one but still won't work. Something wrong with the wiring. Two ford dealerships can't fix nor two auto electricians. I contacted ford again under lemon law, they told me it was a one time offer. Since I refused the first offer, there was nothing they could do. Recommended I sell the car and buy another one. I can not possibly put these problems on someone else? This was totally unethical. I"ve been loyal to ford since in my teens. This is my 2nd ford escort & my first/only new vehicle I ever owned. I still have the car & would really like ford to do right by me in this situation.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Electrical · 8,000 miles · WI

The battery cable broke off and the consumer was unable to start the vehicle unless she taped the cable in place. The vehicle was taken to ford and the consumer was told that the part was no longer available. *ak the consumer was driving the vehicle when the engine shut off. There was a special grounding wire from the computer to the cable post wire. The consumer was concerned with the fact that the grounding wire was not connected to the frame instead of the battery and suggested that without this bracket harness wire, the vehicle would not start. *sc

Filed Dec 28, 2003 · Electrical · 115,330 miles · NH · fire

1993 ford escort station wagon. Sharp metal edge at wiring harness entrance to station wagon hatch, caused abrasion of wiring leading to short circuit and vehicle fire.

Filed Oct 23, 2003 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · CA

1993 ford escort wagon - rear window defrost - electrical wiring shorted at hatchback door. Wire harness was cracked at bend point for rear door to open. All most all wires going to hatchback door had been exposed down to the core wire! When rear defrost was turned on a smell of burnt plastic was detected, then smoke was seen coming from driver side dash. Defrost at hatchback door had shorted with tail light wiring, melting wiring back into fuse box. Fire was prevented by shutting off defrost. But rear brake and tail lights did not work.

Filed Dec 1, 2002 · Electrical · NE

I was driving when my car suddenly accelerated. I was able to regain control without an accident. This happened several times on my way home. The next day when I attempted to take the car for inspection it was dead. The repair shop advised me that the problem was that the heater core was leaking and since the heater core was located over the ecu it caused it to malfunction.

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Electrical · MN · fire

Consumer's wife wasd driving and suddenlly smoke began to come from under the dash, and vehicle shut off. Consumer's wife was able to drift to side of the road and call a tow truck after she could not restart vehicle. It wastowed to a ford dealer, who after looking at vehicle told them that wiring harness had short out. They had another wiring harness put on by same mechanic, and tried to restart vehicle. It immediately burned out.consumer felt this could be a safety hazard.

Filed Mar 29, 2002 · Electrical · GA

Consumer can pull key out of ignition switch when vehicle is running. Dealer contacted.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Electrical · IA

Vehicle stops, and goes at will. Consumer thinks it is ignition switch. This vehicle is dangerous to consumer and his wife.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Electrical, Visibility · CA

Ignition switch gets hot and melts connectors. Connectors stay open which causes windshield wipers and blower fan not to work. This was third switch. Contacted dealer.