1998 Ford Escort Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 375 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Ford Escort, 1% of the 375 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 traveling at 69mph hood attempted to pop & was caught by a secondary latch. Consumer was unable to close latch, and it would not release by pulling cable. But could pull it up by hand. Dealer will repair hood at consumer's cost & deductible.”
NHTSA complaint #859258, filed 2000-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 1% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Escort
75 complaintsSuspension
50 complaintsEngine cooling
49 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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