1999 Ford Escort Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 325 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Ford Escort, 2% of the 325 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles.
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.
“I have a manufacturing defect in my 1999 Ford Escort, which I am second owner of. I contacted local dealer from where purchased as used car, york motors, whom told me to contact local Ford dealer, galpin Ford. Tony pacini, at galpin, contacted scottsdale Ford engineer, with pics I provided of defect. After a few weeks engineer was able to come to my place of employment and see it up close. Engineer confirmed that the rear quarter panel for the car had been pressed to thin in the manufacturing phase. I got the estimate for repair, as they requested, for approx. $1500.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10053225, filed 2004-01, 71,000 miles“Under carriage is separating. Spot welds are breaking. Fuel tank straps are not secured for tank, which causes it to move around. Structural integrity of vehicle is compromised because of spot welds. Windshield tilts towards driver. Passenger's door in rear of the station wagon would pivot and was getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #876920, filed 2000-12“The structural integrity of the entire vehicle is unsound. There are broken welds, distorted sheet metal subframe componants, and shifting or flexing of the body throughout the entire vehicle. It has severe oversteer at speed when cornering over roads with varying surfaces. The undercarraige will twist allowing the gas tank to strain and loosen at its retaining straps and the brackets they attach to are pulling loose at their welds. …”
NHTSA complaint #735535, filed 2000-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1986 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Escort
66 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
15 complaintsTires
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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