Model year record

1999 Ford Escort

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 413 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V276000

Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator

Component
Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicator
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
106
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-12
Owners notified
1999-11-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE S/R OPTION. THE S/R OPTION INCLUDES, AMONG OTHER FEATURES, A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT PATTERN IS NOT DISPLAYED IN THE OCCUPANT COMPARTMENT IN VIEW OF THE DRIVER. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT."

Safety risk

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION POSITION OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADHESIVE BACKED PLAQUE CONTAINING THE SHIFT PATTERN, ALONG WITH MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOCATING AND AFFIXING THE PLAQUE TO THE VEHICLE CENTER CONSOLE, JUST FORWARD OF THE SHIFT LEVER. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT THEIR DEALER CAN AFFIX THE PLAQUE IF THEY PREFER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal5298,716 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3041,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2839,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2260,000 mi
Air bags1499,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs1360,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1367,712 mi
Tires1380,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1050,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1060,000 mi
Electrical system: horn868,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner8150 mi
Electrical system776,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition7
Engine and engine cooling770,000 mi
Suspension: front660,000 mi
Vehicle speed control686,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator585,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline58,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly554,000 mi
Suspension598,580 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system5
Electrical system: starter assembly4
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.4150 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump448,890 mi
Seat belts48,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4
Seats48,300 mi
Steering424,096 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: ignition: module354,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch3
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3
Power train390,000 mi
Seat belts: front38,300 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3100,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Structure: body3
Suspension: rear348,700 mi
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine2171,788 mi
Equipment2
Exterior lighting2150 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: webbing2104,308 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads237,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body: door271,000 mi
Unknown or other255,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1
Child seat: shell: booster1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1112,802 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1114,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: other: labels1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: clutch assembly170,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes1137,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1131,569 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: linkages1
Structure163,446 mi
Structure: frame and members1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1166,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system: springs/bags1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control153,700 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1105,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.