1989 Ford Escort Engine cooling Problems

“Returned vehicle to dealer and was told the insurance would take care of it. I removed lower crankshaft pully and returned it to dealer. They finally repaired problem after much inconvience to me.”

“Owner picked up vehicle, drove to work, parked vehicle in parking lot, left vehicle and went inside office building, co-worker informed owner that vehicle was engulfed in flames, called fire dept who put flames out. Fire dept stated engine compartment was completely damaged, consumer had just recently had major ignition work completed on vehicle.”

“As soon as vehicle starts the rpms rev to 2200 rpms for about two seconds then fall to 0 and engine dies/stalls if acceleratosr is not pressed quickly. Once moving and clutch pushed in and decelerating to come to a stop, the vehicle stalls. Also, replaced map sensor.”

“Vehicle was placed in the park position for one hour and vehicle caught on fire around the steering column area, totaling the vehicle. Consume has yet to contact the manufacturer. Please provide any further details.”

“Possible water pump or fan belt failure caused the vehicle to jerk while driving like it was running out of gas, vehicle did not turnover, but cut off again.* et”