1995 Ford Escort Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 6%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,502miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Ford Escort, 6% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,502 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have replaced 3 speed sensors & 2 speedometer cables & lithium grease sense I have owned the car and still have transmission oil coming up thru the speed cable into the dash.is this just a bad part or is there a cure?”
NHTSA complaint #10509619, filed 2013-04, 200,000 miles“The consumer was attempting to park the vehicle when it suddenly accelerated out of control. The consumer continued to press the brake but the vehicle would not stop. Dealer notified. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004496, filed 2003-01, 21,525 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“When on highway 55 MPH or more transmissions acts like it goes into neutral have no overdrive or drive then also slips in and out. Also have like power surges when using the heater in the car the engine revs up and down like you are stepping on the gas pedal even when in park have not been able to find the cause of these issues yet. Also have had the rear wiper motor and stuff replaced and still do not get washer solvent to rear wiper the brake light in the middle of back window does not work either causes still unknown it is a 1995 Ford Escort lx wagon with only 73000 miles 1.9 l.”
NHTSA complaint #10156484, filed 2006-05, 70,000 miles“My shell has mechanic informed me that there is a national back order on this part. I am concerned that since there is a shortage there maybe a situation endemic to this make and model. This is the second transmission failure with this car. The vehicle was under warranty on the first occasion. The current cost of repair is estimated at $500.00. Happy holidays, jokl johnson”
NHTSA complaint #700907, filed 1998-11Transmission 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 1995 Ford Escort
152 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
37 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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