1993 Ford Escort Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 180,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 Ford Escort, 1% of the 379 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 180,000 miles.
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 the car at night on the highway at 65 MPH headlights went out. Tried turning them on and off, still didn't work. The only reason there was no fire or crash is because I used my hazard lights to find my way to the breakdown lane. Headlights, being up there with tires , are one of the most important safety features a car can have, and them failing in the middle of the night on the highway is not something I particularly enjoy.”
NHTSA complaint #10058922, filed 2004-02, 180,000 miles“When air conditioner is on car accelerates and decelerates on its own. Tt air conditioner also makes noises and has an odor. Transmission takes 3 to 4 attempts before engaging in reverse. Steering wheel does not lock. Hatchback does not open and close properly. Front driver's side lense is cracked. Front bumper is not aligned properly. Doors are not aligned properly, causing them not to close properly. Window seal broke causing wind noise.”
NHTSA complaint #973461, filed 1995-10“Tail light bulb will not come out of the socket, it is fused in. The dealer has not been contacted, consumer deals with mechanic that has the socket on order, it has been two weks since the order was in.”
NHTSA complaint #824737, filed 1998-06“Check engine light stays on periodically. Headlights sometimes work only on high beam. In addition, fuel cut off light sometimes flashes. Also, brake warning light comes on periodically.”
NHTSA complaint #808816, filed 1997-03Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 16 | 5% |
| 1989 | 9 | 6% |
| 1988 | 11 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Escort
109 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
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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