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1999 Ford Escort lights problems

12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
50,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Headlights
    10

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Ford Escort lights problems in other years

199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Ford Escort lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 16

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Ford Escort owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 11, 2012 · Lights · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight burned out several times and would recur sporadically. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs or inspection. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 143,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Engine, Lights · 150 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. The contact stated that the entire air conditioning unit had to be replaced within a month of her purchasing the vehicle. She also stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced in august of 2007. A day or two later, the valves needed to be replaced as well. The radio and clock in the vehicle would intermittently turn on and off and made a strange noise. The dealer stated that the contact was responsible for the cost of the diagnostic. The current mileage was 136,964 and failure mileage was approximately 150. Updated 5/19/08 *cn the gear light went out. The marker light was inoperative. Updated

Filed Dec 8, 2007 · Lights · 50,000 miles · NM

The plastic headlight lenses are both very obscured by deteriorated material..this lowers the light transmission substantially causing a very unsafe night driving condition.. There is no mechanical damage to the lenses only deterioration.

Filed Jul 19, 2005 · Lights · 58,000 miles · OH

Dt: contact states the headlight socket went out on 1999 ford escort. The dealership was consumer telling that if she did not have the socket replaced it will cause a fire. But they will not fix it under warranty because the warranty sayid that electronic parts werw not covered under the warranty.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Lights · 52,000 miles · IN

While driving at night headlights failed. Dealer stated the headlight connectors were completely charred.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Brakes, Lights · 37,300 miles · NJ

1) headlamps: originally thought there was a loose wire because right light would work periodically. Upon further inspection, my mechanic found the connection to which the "bulb" was plugged had melted some what. He suggested that I return to the dealer to ask if there were any recalls on this particular problem, which I intend to do tomorrow. 2) brake pedal: recently I found it necessary to have new brake pads installed. Part of the problem (for me) was the brake pedal was too soft and too low (the brakes were bad also). The repairs were made by an extremely reputable mechanic. Unfortunately, the brake pedal is still too soft and too low.

Filed Jan 3, 2003 · Lights · KY

Consumer called complaining about having problem with the vehicle intermittently headlights due to a melted wires. Dealer has inspected replaced wires connection on several times, and could not correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Lights, Transmission · CT

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Dec 27, 2001 · Lights · ME

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Jul 22, 2000 · Lights · PA

Headlights are very poor not enough illumination.

Questions about the 1999 Ford Escort lights

Does the 1999 Ford Escort have lights problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the lights of the 1999 Ford Escort, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Ford Escort lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Escort lights?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Escort have the most lights problems?

The Ford Escort model years with the most lights complaints are 1991 (18 complaints), 1995 (14 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).

Other 1999 Ford Escort problems

Airbags 66Engine 64Suspension 42Electrical 39Transmission 35Brakes 25Seat belts 16Steering 16Tires 14Fuel system 13Acceleration 8Visibility 8Body 7Seats 6Locks 3

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