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Body and structurePart report

1994 Ford Escort Body and structure 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 body and structure of the 1994 Ford Escort, 1% of the 279 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Motorized seat belts, both on driver's side and passenger's side, failed. Also, plastic bumper guards broke. Dealer notified. Provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #859184, filed 2000-03

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003110%
200213%
200123%
199972%
1998144%
199781%
199642%
199561%
199441%
199392%
199141%
199033%
198921%
198832%
1986613%

Other parts of the 1994 Ford Escort

Seat belts
79 complaints
Air bags
54 complaints
Electrical system
30 complaints
Engine cooling
30 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology