1995 Ford Escort Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 9%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,939miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Ford Escort, 9% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,939 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving, the engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop where they replaced a plastic sensor, which had melted on the intake manifold. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10091422, filed 2004-09, 52,875 miles“Engine developed a cracked cylinder head. The only reason it cost 600.00 was that I repaired it myself. Seatbelts and transmission have not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10069107, filed 2004-01, 111,003 miles“The ignition switch has had to be replaced 5 times on my car. I'm a single mom and on limited income and have had to go without car months at a time. I have to have the switch replaced for around $150 each time plus towing. I have not kept the old parts because I did not know I needed to. On this same car the timing belt has gone out twice since I have owned it, for three years now. Is this due to the car or is there something wrong when repaired?”
NHTSA complaint #10116045, filed 2005-03“We are just suprised that the car would need a valve job after all it is only 5 years old. We bought it with the origanal warrenty and purchased an extended warrenty to 60,000 miles which has now expired. We have been good with daily maintnence and have had the car in on many warrenty repairs. Have heard that Ford has been having some complaints on the cylinders malfunctioning.”
NHTSA complaint #728105, filed 2000-08“My car has only 17,000 miles and the head gaskets are leaking. When I checked with the dealer, I was told the I was passed the 3 year/36'000 miles warranty and the repair will not be covered. I'm being told by my regular mechanic that head gaskets shouldn't fail at such a low miles driven!!!”
NHTSA complaint #728373, filed 2000-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 20% |
| 2002 | 11 | 33% |
| 2001 | 12 | 18% |
| 2000 | 21 | 21% |
| 1999 | 62 | 19% |
| 1998 | 49 | 13% |
| 1997 | 66 | 12% |
| 1996 | 30 | 15% |
| 1995 | 54 | 9% |
| 1994 | 30 | 11% |
| 1993 | 33 | 9% |
| 1992 | 15 | 9% |
| 1991 | 17 | 5% |
| 1990 | 12 | 12% |
| 1989 | 22 | 14% |
| 1988 | 21 | 15% |
| 1987 | 12 | 21% |
| 1986 | 9 | 20% |
| 1985 | 5 | 19% |
| 1984 | 5 | 24% |
Other parts of the 1995 Ford Escort
152 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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