1993 Ford Escort Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 10%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,188miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Ford Escort, 10% of the 379 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,188 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Initially, the brake light came on. I then checked the brake fluid, which was below minimum required. I have now filled the required level. Yesterday, the brake pedal completely failed to stop the vehicle - no compression at all. The brake pedal goes down all the way with no compression. It could have caused a serious accident but luckily, I was able to control due to manual gear.”
NHTSA complaint #10205740, filed 2007-10, 190,957 miles“The brakes on our 1993 Ford Escort locked up causing catastrophic brake failure. Had to replace the master cylinder, both front calipers, both rotors, all hoses and pads. This brake failure could have caused an accident and even death.”
NHTSA complaint #10172597, filed 2006-11, 39,188 miles“Consumer's vehicle has motorized seat belts. The belt will tighten inadvertently, feeling as if consumer was being choked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the repairs will cost $400.00. ....also, front fender and middle of the vehicle above the fender is peeling paint, and check engine light comes on while driving and goes off when stepping on the brakes at stop sign or traffic light or whenever consumer applies the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10103195, filed 2004-12, 27,000 miles“Brakes weak since car was new. Pedal goes almost completely to floor before braking and even then poorly. Have replaced brake pads, discs, drums, hoses, master cylinder and booster (every component), bled and adjusted several times to no effect. Calling to Ford to report the problem and get them to fix it was a waste of time. Appears manufacturer was known of a problem and released a t.s.b. Only after all vehicles covered were out of warranty. Checked with dealer and parts not available. I felt there should be a recall out due to this problem and they should be forced to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041593, filed 2003-10, 1,000 miles“I have a low brake pedal. The dealer says that everyone complains that their cars have low brake pedals. I have to almost push it to the floor. I do not know how many other people complain about this. You can stop the car but it seems to take some force. I am used to a pedal that responds within the top 1.5 inches. Please advise me if I am the only complaintant. Sincerely yours, larry”
NHTSA complaint #705559, filed 1999-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 20% |
| 2002 | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 | 25 | 8% |
| 1998 | 35 | 9% |
| 1997 | 42 | 8% |
| 1996 | 11 | 5% |
| 1995 | 27 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 8% |
| 1993 | 36 | 10% |
| 1992 | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 5% |
| 1983 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Escort
109 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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