1988 Ford Escort Electrical system Problems

“I bought this vehicle from my uncle when it was 3 year old with 40,000 miles on it. It began stalling a year or so after I bought it. I had it in to both a Ford and independent repair shop with a variety of reasons given for its stalling. I replaced the ignition module three different times on my own on a hunch that it might be the problem. I have mothballed the car for at least three years because I was tired of driving around having to worry about it stopping on me. I didn't sell it because I didn't want to pawn the problem off on someone else and besides I really liked the car otherwise. …”

“I bought this vehicle from my uncle when it was 3 years old with 40,000 miles on it. It began stalling a year or so after I bought it. I had it in to both a Ford and independent repair shop with a variety of reasons given for it stalling. I replaced the ignition module three different times on my own on a hunch that it might be the problem. I have moth balled the car for at least three years because I was tired of driving around having to worry about it stopping on me. I didn't sell it because I didn't want to pawn the problem, off on someone else and besides I really liked the car otherwise. …”

“While traveling, vehicle bounced to left or to right due to uneven wear of tires. Front end can not be aligned properly to specification per dealer. Vehicle would not start, dealer replaced the ignition coil and module 4 different times.”

“Ignition switch was replaced under recall #98s28 on 05-oct-98. On 19-nov-98, consumer had parked the vehicle after traveling and the vehicle burst into flames due to an electrical problem, according to the fire department. Dealer has been contacted.”

“Vehicle was parked and when started up the engine caught on fire. Flames and smoke under hood. Police officer put the fire out. Dealer or manufacturer have not been contacted. Not aware as to whether or not the vehicle was totalled, no warranty.”