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1993 Ford Escort engine complaints

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Filed May 1, 2000 · Engine, Lights · MO

The consumers motorized shoulder belt has come off track so often the he has pulled the fuse so they would retract anymore until they were fixed. Nlm

Filed Apr 4, 2000 · Engine · IL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Jul 6, 1999 · Engine · MA

While driving and coming to a stop vehicle completely shut down without warning due to a broken rod which damaged other components in the engine. Please give any further details.

Filed May 12, 1999 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

Idles high after going short distances at high speeds. The dealer repaired the vehicle and problem still occurs. The dealer replaced the air bypass valve and the throttle .

Filed Nov 13, 1998 · Engine · AL

Due to the defective engine head gasket that burnt out the engine pistons and push rods blew out. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 25, 1998 · Engine · WA

While the driving 25 MPH, the pulley on the crankshaft that drives the serpentine belt was pushed out toward the frame of the car, causing the belt to come off. The problem has been corrected by a mechanic. Mechanic stated to consumer that part was on national back order.

Filed Aug 5, 1998 · Engine · RI

While driving the rubber mount that is attached to the crankshaft: pulley slipped, causing the crankshaft pulley to crack, causing the serpentine belt to twist up, resulting in a broken timing belt. Vehicle has been repaired.

Filed May 18, 1998 · Engine, Steering · IN

Was driving on highway & noticed steering was hard. Pulled over. Another motorist lifted hood & noticed that a belt was broken. Called a tow truck & vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic checked underhood & noticed power steering shaft had snapped. Also, the bolts holding the pulley for serpentine belt had broken completely.

Filed Dec 27, 1997 · Engine · MO

Pulley separates, breaks power steering belt and rubs against the frame and causes sudden loss of power steering.

Filed Dec 18, 1997 · Engine · DE

Pressure feedback egr sensor and egr vacuum reculator missing, never installed on vehicle.

Filed Oct 20, 1997 · Engine · FL

Engine shuts off.

Filed Sep 30, 1997 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

Released foot brake, engine immediately began to surge, causing the vehicle to lunge forward into the crosswalk, replace tp sensor, flushed injector, clean throttle body units, reccoment tune up filter oil lk and outer tie rod ends and alignment, declined.

Filed Aug 15, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · MO

Car stalls.

Filed Jul 11, 1997 · Brakes, Engine · OH

Brakes failed.

Filed May 20, 1997 · Engine · NY

Head gasket failed due to over torqued bolt.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Engine, Fuel system · UN

Intake valve broke, damaging combustion chamber.

Filed Sep 5, 1996 · Engine · NJ

The engine crankshaft broke, purchased car used . Please describe .

Filed Apr 26, 1996 · Engine, Visibility · TX

Intermittent stalling.

Filed Oct 1, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · MD

Passengers motorbelt stopped working.

Filed Aug 24, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · OR

Replaced vacuum canister.

Filed Jul 25, 1995 · Engine · TX

The dapper pulley which holds the belt comes apart while driving. Tt

Filed Jul 18, 1995 · Engine · FL

Cranshaft pulley belt and tensioner broke, causing loss of control.

Filed Apr 17, 1995 · Brakes, Engine · 00

Difficulty in braking.

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