1999 Ford Escort: sudden loss of power

Filed May 29, 2017 · Engine · 171,788 miles · CA

While driving , the car lost power and the steering wheel was hard to turn, after coming to a stop, we tried to start the car up again it bsounded like it wanted to turn over but didn't after a few tries it stopped making any noise. A mechanic said the engine blew and that it was a on going problem for this year and make of car. The engine was put in the car when we bought it, it was advertised as new so the previous owner must have had thishappen to them and knowingly sold us their problem. Please we need help.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Electrical · 109,240 miles · OR

I was out of town, drove for 2 1/2 hrs then parked for shopping. Was on way back home..10 min into drive, when my ford escort zx2 just lost all power while driving on the highway. I had little warning..a minute before it was running rough then nothing..no gauges or steering etc. I had the alternator replaced (did not think to keep the old part) and have replaced several fuses "just because" since it keeps doing this and the scary part is I bought it for my son who is a new driver and he had it happen to him twice in one day and twice to myself the next day. We were able to get it back home after jumping it twice in 8 miles the last two times it quit. It is now parked fearing we will be stranded or worse lose control and end up in an accident due to loss of headlights, steering etc.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Tires · WI

Blown or cracked head gasket pvc hose hole 62,000 riding on freeway no indication lights car lost power

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Fuel system · 48,890 miles · NY

My daughter purchased a used 1999 ford escort from cooper ford, camden n.y., first 9 months with car okay but as soon as cold weather set in she started having fuel pump failures. This failure causes sudden shut down of vehicle, total loss of power. The first ocassion was winter of 2001-2002, problem re-occurred 12-27-02 and 1-28-03. Dealer insisted that the problem was fuel related that these fuel pumps were sensitive to additives in fuel. I believe there is an underlying problem that is being overlooked or troublshooting by technicians is inadequate. If fuel was source of problem every other vehicle in this area would be affected also and I am unaware of any mass exodus of fords into the dealers for new fuel pumps. The possibility for a serious accident exists as long as this problem remains unresolved, the sudden and complete shutdown of a vehicle at highway speeds or when pulling into busy traffic etc. Could result in serious or fatal consequences. In conversations with ford motors customer service I was told that they had no record of this type problem with other vehicles of this type. Technicians at dealer have been communicating with factory regarding this problem and all the engineers could come up with is a "fuel problem" .apparently little or no failure analysis is taking place as to why one particular vehicle would need 3 fuel pumps in approx. 13 months and only in the winter time. Any assistance in this matter would be helpful for all intents and purposes my daughter has to drive a "timebomb" that we in good conscience can't sell with this defect. Thank you. I hope I never have to fill out the lower portion of this page!

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Engine · MI

While traveling on highway consumer would have to depress gas pedal to floorboard to gain highway speed. Was informed by mechanic that air was getting in engine which caused it to lose power. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 19, 2000 · Engine · CA

Occasional loss of power, then surges forward at highway speeds. In stop-and-go traffic, sometimes runs rough and stalls. Sometimes idles rough and stalls at idle.