1994 Ford Escort Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1994 Ford Escort, 1% of the 279 complaints for this model year.
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 vehicle was parked and without warning ignition started to crank, causing ignition switch to melt. Dealer found faulty ignition switch caused malfunction to burn wire on starter solenoid off causing car to turnover by itself. Brake calipers, alternator, two air conditioner power hoses, master cylinder, starter and tires (tire information unknown) had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8013315, filed 2002-07“The manifold to the air conditioner blew off while driving. Also power steering went out and, there were no brakes while driving at 65 MPH. Consumer was able to pull over safely.”
NHTSA complaint #835852, filed 1999-03Related service bulletins
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Escort
79 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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