1993 Ford Escort Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 9%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford Escort, 9% of the 379 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Vehicle's rpms stay high after the accelerator is released. The mechanic indicated that the pedal wasn't sticky nor was the throttle cable. The check engine light rarely illuminated. This problem started occurring during cold weather (below 0 degrees). The rpms revved high and continued to rise when the problem occurred. Shutting off the engine solved the problem for a few minutes or until the pedal was pressed. The air intake valve was cleaned but the problem still occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10054041, filed 2004-01, 180,000 miles“Please refer to technical service bulletins 95185, 95153 and 95132. I have experienced this failure mode on my car. As noted and clearly stated in the TSB's, this is a known manufacturers defect. Ford refuses to provide a free fix and or recall to remedy this situation for out of warranty cars. I could also make a case that this could be a safety hazard in that a person experiencing this failure would likely think that they were having an engine failure causing them to dive of the road immediately. …”
NHTSA complaint #743570, filed 2001-04“Was driving on highway & noticed steering was hard. Pulled over. Another motorist lifted hood & noticed that a belt was broken. Called a tow truck & vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic checked underhood & noticed power steering shaft had snapped. Also, the bolts holding the pulley for serpentine belt had broken completely.”
NHTSA complaint #823415, filed 1998-05“While traveling heard noise from under vehicle. Vehicle was serviced, and technician stated that catalytic converter system needed to be replaced. Heat shields are coming loose and are rattling, TSB 98-20-10 has been issued, however manufacturer will not repair.”
NHTSA complaint #894435, filed 2001-08Engine 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 1993 Ford Escort
109 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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