1993 Ford Escort Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 5%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the visibility of the 1993 Ford Escort, 5% of the 379 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When traveling in rainy weather conditions and when the windshield wipers are needed. The wipers work for about 15 minutes and cut off without prior warning. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #824006, filed 1998-06“The windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. The problem was reported to the dealership. The windshield wiper switch and motor were replaced by owner. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #836038, filed 1999-03“While driving 45 MPH the glass in the rear passenger window shattered, cause unknown. Also the glass in the rear hatch window shattered while park in a private garage, no cause is found to why this occurred. Please give further details.”
NHTSA complaint #809822, filed 1997-03“Ignition switch gets hot and melts connectors. Connectors stay open which causes windshield wipers and blower fan not to work. This was third switch. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #892392, filed 2001-07“Windshield wipers have to be turned on and off several times before they work. Once you get them to work they will not stay working. Once you get them to work they will only work at the fastest speed.”
NHTSA complaint #704858, filed 1999-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 31 | 6% |
| 1995 | 14 | 2% |
| 1994 | 14 | 5% |
| 1993 | 20 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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