1998 Ford Escort visibility problems

16 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Windshield
4
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
4
Windshield wiper/washer
3
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
1
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
Power window devices and controls
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Escort visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Ford Escort owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 30, 2002 · Visibility · FL

The sealing lines on the lower outside of the windshield on the vehicle is being pulled apart by the humidity and heat. *tt

Filed May 30, 2002 · Visibility · CO

Consumer states the air conditioner is letting in fumes from the outside while driving.*jb dealer replaced the relay module.

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · MO

When you try to use the washer fluid it leaks on the hood of the car causing the hood to become discolored from the windsheild washer fluid. Also whenever you are at a stop the car starts to shake, they ford say that it is from the engine mounts and that it is not hazardous so they will not do anything about. Last their is problems with the transmision, whenever you are moving slow or in a stop position and start to move the car jerks really bad. It makes you feel like someone ran into you or that you ran something over. I have reported this to the company, but they can't do nothing about. I have heard other people with the ecaxt same car have the exact same problems

Filed Jan 25, 2001 · Visibility · MI

A severe fogged front windshield caused poor visibility. Consumer was unable to remove or cleaned it. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Jan 18, 2000 · Visibility · CT

On highway under snowy and icy conditions consumer tried to turn on the windshield wipers, and they would not turn on. Consumer felt this was very unsafe.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Visibility · NV

Ongoing p[roblem with exhaust smell coming into vehicle when heater/defogger are turned on. Dealer / manufaxcturer notified.

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Electrical, Fuel system · IL

Radio does not work.

Filed Apr 28, 1999 · Visibility · NJ

Poor design of exterior rear view mirrors causes the driver to adjust mirrors with hands.

Filed Apr 10, 1999 · Visibility · NJ

Smell comes from A/C-heater vents when either one is turned on. Makes passenger nauseous. .was told by my 2 yr. Old to turn off, making him feel sick. Reported to dealer. Twice. No problem found. 97/98 cougar same problems as reported by friend.

Filed Mar 25, 1999 · Visibility · PA

While driving at a steady speed of 65 MPH the windows vibrate. Dealer is aware of the problem and has tried to correct this problem 4 times. Consumer is still experiencing the problem. Please provide any further details.

Questions about the 1998 Ford Escort visibility

Does the 1998 Ford Escort have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Ford Escort, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Ford Escort visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 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).