KnownCarProblemsFord Escort Problems by Year
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Escort since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Escort problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 33 | Engine | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Escort | 68 | Transmission | 0 | 14 |
| 2000 Escort | 98 | Engine | 1 | 22 |
1 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Escort
- What years of the Ford Escort have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (98), 2001 (68), 2002 (33).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Escort?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (45), transmission (36), air bags (27).
- Which Ford Escort years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2003 (10), 2002 (33), 2001 (68). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.