1994 Ford Escort electrical problems

Filed Jun 18, 2007 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford escort. The contact was unable to start the vehicle when the key was inserted into the ignition. The instrument panel lights illuminated, however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to dim the instrument panel lights. The dealer stated that the cause of failure was the ignition switch. As of june 18, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN, engine size, powertrain, and # of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 94,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Electrical · 55,580 miles · PA

It was hard for the consumer to turn the key in the ignition switch, making it difficult for consumer to start the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Electrical · WA

When the consumer purchased the used vehicle, she was informed the ignition and clutch plate had been replaced and the parts were under warranty. The ignition failed and subsequently the vehicle was towed and the ignition switch was replaced. *ak the ignition switch was replaced three times.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Electrical · CT

Electrical system: I have no head lights, tail lights, brake lights or turn signals. Possible short in wiring. Discovered burnt wires at the top of the hatchback. Tried to do a temporary fix using "boots". Did not help. The faulty wires possibly caused the main amp to blow which may have caused the alternator to go.

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Electrical · PA

Original ignition switch shorted out including the replacement--burned out the computer system

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

While vehicle was parked and without warning ignition started to crank, causing ignition switch to melt.*ak dealer found faulty ignition switch caused malfunction to burn wire on starter solenoid off causing car to turnover by itself. Brake calipers, alternator, two air conditioner power hoses, master cylinder, starter and tires (tire information unknown) had to be replaced.

Filed Dec 11, 2001 · Electrical · VA

Intermittently vehicle stalls/ hesitates and misfires while driving. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. Please provide additional information.

Filed Oct 1, 2001 · Electrical, Steering · NY · fire

Was driving when vehicle started smoking. It failed to slow down and come to a complete stop after brakes applied. Had to shift into neutral and vehicle slowed down, then stopped. Driver left vehicle , and it caught on fire. Was informed that sensor wires to idler had fused together.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Electrical · MO

While traveling at highway speed and without any indication vehicle stalled . It was serviced 15 times for electronic control module.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Electrical · OH

Key was stuck in ignition, dealer replaced ignition. On 12 aug 2001, consumer was not able to shut off engine, key would not turn. Consumer had a mechanic disconnect battery. Vehicle at dealer at this time.