1993 Ford Escort Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 8%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Ford Escort, 8% of the 379 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pushing in the clutch,the transmission idled high . This caused the vehicle to accelerate. The driver took the vehicle to a mechanic and had them to clean the throttle body and sensor and replace the air filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10051628, filed 2003-12“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“When the transmission is cold it shifts perfectly, however when it heats up, it refuses to shift out of low gear until it has had several hours to cool down”
NHTSA complaint #714432, filed 1999-11“While driving vehicle, would not shift in reverse, nearly had an accident. Takes a while before it happens. Shifted into 1st and moved a bit then reverse worked. Taken to dealership twice.”
NHTSA complaint #808395, filed 1997-01“Vehicle has manual transmission; driver states that vehicle locks up in 5th gear, in an emergency she either has to kill engine or increase engine revs to unlock 5th gear.”
NHTSA complaint #805766, filed 1996-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 | 13 | 19% |
| 2000 | 18 | 18% |
| 1999 | 35 | 11% |
| 1998 | 43 | 11% |
| 1997 | 29 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 | 36 | 6% |
| 1994 | 19 | 7% |
| 1993 | 30 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 | 30 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 4% |
| 1989 | 8 | 5% |
| 1988 | 7 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Escort
109 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine cooling
33 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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