1998 Ford Escort engine problems

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Engine · 144,998 miles · AZ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford escort. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle caught fire under the hood without warning. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There were no injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 144,998.

Filed May 18, 2006 · Body, Engine · FL

I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat repairs and faulty repairs. My fuel economy is 160 miles per tank to almost 200 miles. No one can seem to find the problem(s). Large thunking in rear trunk (scary)when im taking off and reaching a steady speed. Take the car to major ford dealerships, to no avail. Car doesn't always "go" from a complete stop in traffic,this has caused quite a scare as well. Thank you for helping and making note of my account. Debbie

Filed May 8, 2006 · Engine · 81,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated however the vehicle exhibited no problems. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 65,000 miles · WI

Dt: 1998 ford escort. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, and the service department noticed the rear coil springs were broken , approximately 1 turns from the top. The consumer contacted ford, and they told him the part was not under warranty. The coil springs were replaced. There had been no noticeable problems before this.*ak the caplipers were replaced due them being frozen. The crank pulley and serpentine belt were replace.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Engine · MO

The vehicle's belt tenioner assembly broke 3 time. The consumer had to replace the housing for water pump, timing belt tenioner and mico v belt. *bf

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Engine · 85,000 miles · AL

Each time when vehicle splashes in a puddle of water the serpentine belt comes off.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Engine · 135,000 miles · NJ

While driving vehicle shook and made noise. Then, suddenly vehicle shut down. The engine was defective.*ak car shook and made noises. The vehicle refused to start or move after it shut off. The mechanic stated that the vehicle had engine problems. *tc updated 11/29/2005 - *nm updated 12/07/05.

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Engine · GA

While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart, the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Engine · 156,000 miles · CA

At 123,00mi I noticed water leaking form behind water pump took it to ford dealer and they had to replace the water pump housing part #f8rz-8501-en it had eroded from the inside out resulting in a pinhole leak I also had the water pump, timing belt replased just in caseat a cost of 625 dollars. 13 months and 33,000mi later same problem with water pump housing eroding for inside out of corse it was out of warranty and the timing belt was failing do to a seized idler cost to repair 700 dollars. The idler you can chalk up to bad luck the housing on the other hand is ridiculous it has no moving parts other than antifreeze running through it and the mechanics have no idea what is causing this. I don't care to spend this kind of money every year for some bad casting on fords part 1 year or 12,00 mi should not apply to apart that should last a whole lot longer.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine · CA

Vehicle engine light stays on. Parts has been repaired three times but problem still exist. Please provide additional information.