1987 Ford Escort Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 21%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 Ford Escort, 21% of the 56 complaints for this model year. 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at any speed vehicle stopped running. Engine stopped and will not restart for about an hour or two. This has been an ongoing problem for the last two or three years. Ford is aware of the problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #873757, filed 2000-10“Vehicle experiencing problem with stalling due to a engine display mount pfi module; replacement was done on two occasin within three month. Unable to resolved the problem. Dealer notified. Please provide any further details:”
NHTSA complaint #869417, filed 2000-09“In warm weather the vehicle overheats, causing the fuel gauge and the temperature gauge indicators to completely disappear. The thermastat has been replace twice and it has made no difference.”
NHTSA complaint #827035, filed 1998-08“After parking owner noticed inside dome light failed to go out. Returned, opened hood, noticed engine melted due to a fire. Insurance co., replaced engine.”
NHTSA complaint #982898, filed 1996-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 20% |
| 2002 | 11 | 33% |
| 2001 | 12 | 18% |
| 2000 | 21 | 21% |
| 1999 | 62 | 19% |
| 1998 | 49 | 13% |
| 1997 | 66 | 12% |
| 1996 | 30 | 15% |
| 1995 | 54 | 9% |
| 1994 | 30 | 11% |
| 1993 | 33 | 9% |
| 1992 | 15 | 9% |
| 1991 | 17 | 5% |
| 1990 | 12 | 12% |
| 1989 | 22 | 14% |
| 1988 | 21 | 15% |
| 1987 | 12 | 21% |
| 1986 | 9 | 20% |
| 1985 | 5 | 19% |
| 1984 | 5 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Escort
28 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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