1993 Ford Escort visibility problems

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

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Windshield wiper/washer
6
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
5
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
3
Windshield
3
Glass, side/rear
3
Power window devices and controls
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Escort visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford Escort visibility

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

Wipers 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Ford Escort owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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.

Filed Sep 28, 1999 · Visibility · MA

Windshield wipers just stopped working without warrning in the middle of a storm, and would not come back on. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Visibility · MO

Windshield wipers have to be turned on and off several times before they work. Once you get them to work they will not stay working. Once you get them to work they will only work at the fastest speed.

Filed Mar 23, 1999 · Visibility · PA

The windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The problem was reported to the dealership. The windshield wiper switch and motor were replaced by owner. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 20, 1999 · Electrical, Visibility · NY

The electrical ignition switch has a problem, it shuts the heater fan off. Also, windshield wiper switch has a short circut in it. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Sep 14, 1998 · Visibility · NC

Driver side control for passenger window malfunctions. Once control is used on passenger side, the driver side control can be used to operate the passenger's window.

Filed Jun 5, 1998 · Visibility · CO

When traveling in rainy weather conditions and when the windshield wipers are needed. The wipers work for about 15 minutes and cut off without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jan 13, 1998 · Visibility · IA

Defrost system not effective in clearing windshield.

Filed Mar 11, 1997 · Visibility · NY

While driving 45 MPH the glass in the rear passenger window shattered, cause unknown. Also the glass in the rear hatch window shattered while park in a private garage, no cause is found to why this occurred. Please give further details.

Filed Sep 24, 1996 · Visibility · NJ

While driving in a rain storm, the windshield wipers failed, impairing visibility.

Questions about the 1993 Ford Escort visibility

Does the 1993 Ford Escort have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 Ford Escort, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Escort visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford Escort visibility?

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

What year does the Ford Escort have the most visibility problems?

The Ford Escort model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (31 complaints), 1993 (20 complaints) and 1998 (16 complaints).