Car completely shutdown @ a busy intersection while in motion.
1999 Ford Escort engine complaints
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Vehicle had less than a year when a metalic knocking noise started from the engine. The lifters & other parts has been replaced several times since the begining of the year 2000. Car still has the noise after many attempts to correct the problem and the ford international still does not want to claim the vehicle a defect. The second band of the transmision broke into many parts and the technition of bayamon ford said it was the first time he had seen this on this type of vehicle. He has seen this in explorer & expeditions, but not on ford escorts. Bayamon ford nor auto vega has been able to fix this this problem in more than a year. I also would like to add that another recurring problem in this car is that the headlight socket keeps melting. This is a fire hazzard and it is a recurring problem after replacement of headlight fixture. I noticed that the negative wire is thinner than both of the positive wires, thus causing the over heating & causing it to melt. Another recurring problem is that about every 6 months I have to take the car to the dealer to replace the front struts because they are shot. I would like to get a technition to properly do its job and not to put myself or other people in danger because he/she does not want to blow the whistle on a problem.
When vehicle purchased engine vibrated while heating and AC system on. Brough to dealer 4-5 times state normal. Finally engine removed placed on mount and as a result engine knocks at start up. Brought twice to dealer, claim it is normal can't do anything about it. Still under warranty.
After my 3rd apmt for engine clunking noise it is still clunking!
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.
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.
Dealer agrees to replace engine. I bought a new car not one that needs a new engine at 12000 miles
While driving on the highway vehicle completelyshut down without warning, causing loss of brakes and control. Cause unknown. Dealer could not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Engine shuts down when AC is on at steady highway speeds, vehicle also experiences surging intermittently, unable to rectify problems. Mjs
Vibration occurred at idle while stopped at red lightor stop sign with transmission in drive gear. Vibration is felt in driver's seat/steering wheel and floorboard. Vibration appears to be caused by engine idle being too slow and vibrating through driver's compartment. Engine wa sclose to stalling ona couple of occasions.
On-going / intermittent problem with engine stalling whenever vehicle came down to a slow speed or at a stop and pressing on accelerator pedal. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found. *ak
The vehicle will stall out and die intermittently, and will start up immediately after. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have caused a crash. When transmission is shifting gears it shifts loud and hard. Eec test found tr sensor out of range and connection full of water. Repairs were made but problem still exist. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
While traveling 55 MPH car suddenly cutoff/stalled when trying to start back up.dealer was contacted.
When driving up hills, the engine cuts off causing failure. Vehicle has to get on leveled pavement in order to back up. Dealer can't find problem. *ak
Ongoing problem with vehicle stalling. Vehicle would stall no matter what the speed may be while moving or at a stop. Vehicle been inspected on six occasions by dealer, and problem still goes unresolved. Seeking help or provide information on this matter.
While driving vehicle stalled, causing windshield wipershead lights, and brakes to go out during a thunderstorm. Dealer said engine needed replacing.
Ongoing problem with vehicle hesitating/stalling while driving between 50-70 MPH. Vehicle been inspected / repaired on seven different occasions. Dealer informed consumer that nothing else could be found. Seeking the federal safety agency help in this matter. Dealer since found problem with the revelator but has no solution.
Brake drum failed, causing noise.
Brakes noisy due to grove (hole) in drums.
The engine stalls continually while driving, dealership is not able to determine cause.
Since the car was first bought the engine has been extremely loud as well as shaking occasionally when stopping at a traffic light. I spoke with my salesperson, who was friendly and took it on a test drive again, and he found nothing wrong. He said it was probably due to the cold weather, but told me to take it to my local dealer to have it looked at as a precaution. I went to the local dealer and they would not see me then so I asked to make an appointment for a better time. I was told that no appointments could be made and they accepted cars on a first come first served basis. Since neither dealer is located close to me, I decided to wait a while to see if it was just the weather. In february, the air bag light came on and would not go off for 2 days and since then it will come on and stay on for a while, and sometimes it will turn off after a few days. This is a major concern because I don't want it to come out unexpectedly or to fail when needed. I went to the same local dealer 2 days ago and they would not see me. At first, the man tried to make me think it was all in my head, but after insisting on having it checked out anyway, he told me they could not see me and that I would have to make an appointment. I explained that I had tried to before, but was told I couldn't and he basically told me to call later to set up an appointment. Since a failure could cause a tragic accident I don't know where else to turn to have ford check the car. It is only 3 months old and this is the 4th time I have had to see about it which makes me leary of either the quality of fords or that my car is not up to the same safety standards as it should be. Please help. I also saw on the news last night that several ford cars are being recalled now due to safety concerns so I would like to make sure my car is safe before me or someone else gets hurt. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me, and please let me know what steps to take.
Consumer is experiencing problems with vehicle stalling. The car was purchased in sept of 98 and has stalled 5 times since purchase. 3 times while driving in highway traffic. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.
Poor motor mount caused the car to vibrate while driving.
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