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Ford Escort 2003 Air Bags Frontal

Ford Escort 2003 Air Bags Frontal Review #10089490

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 13, 2004.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . while driving at 25 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy. driver sustained minor injuries. manufacturer had not been contacted.*ak.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11383R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in BUENA VISTA, VA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Ford Escort 2003 Suspension Front

Ford Escort 2003 Suspension Front Review #10097577

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 09, 2003.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . vehicle severely vibrated while in motion at 70 mph, and in non motion. vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions. dealer informed consumer that it was the normal characteristic of that vehicle.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP113X3R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was purchased on Oct 09, 2003. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.

Ford Escort 2003 Tires Tread/belt

Ford Escort 2003 Tires Tread/belt Review #10116587

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2005.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with TIRES:TREAD/BELT . while driving 2003, ford, escape with 13.970 mile with general ameri - trac, 225/70r15 passenger rear tire thread separated from tire, causing damage to under carriage and bumper. while replacing tire with spare noticed driver's rear tire also started to separate. escape was to unsafe to drive at this point, and had to be towed to cutter ford dealership, aiea hawaii. dealership would not do anything, saying tires were on for 12,000 miles or 1 year. took car to sears to have tires replaced which cost little over 250.00, but this didn't include any body damage caused by the tire. it appeared to m that dealership wish to avoild any problems with tires, like previous tire problems. tires have always been diven on paved roads. have retained the paperwork from sears on the condition of tires.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 13970 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMYU921X3K. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in AIEA, HI. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Dec 04, 2004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CUTTER FORD AIEA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 808-564-9216 . DEALER'S CITY: AIEA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: HI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 96701 .

Ford Escort 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

Ford Escort 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10134201

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 25, 2005.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . dt: the caller says vehicle vibrates when it is in idle. also when vehicle is at a stop light or signs the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably. this happened for the last 6 months and it became worse. dealer said there was nothing they could do to fix it. the manufacturer said it was a characteristic of the vehicle, and it could not be fixed. *ak.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11323R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in UNION CITY, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 15, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: WEBBER HARRIS FORD . DEALER'S CITY: MEADVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA.

Ford Escort 2003 Structure Frame And Members

Ford Escort 2003 Structure Frame And Members Review #10173398

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2006.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb.Mileage was 23600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11303R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 03, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PARK CITY FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-366-3425 . DEALER'S CITY: BRIDGEPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06606 .

Ford Escort 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Ford Escort 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10173398

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2006.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb.Mileage was 23600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11303R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 03, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PARK CITY FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-366-3425 . DEALER'S CITY: BRIDGEPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06606 .

Ford Escort 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Ford Escort 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Review #10173398

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2006.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb.Mileage was 23600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11303R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 03, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PARK CITY FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-366-3425 . DEALER'S CITY: BRIDGEPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06606 .

Ford Escort 2003 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core

Ford Escort 2003 Visibility Defroster/defogger System Windshield Heater Core Review #10173398

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 13, 2006.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE . dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped with the engine running, the idle was rough. there was also a rumbling noise coming from the front right of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the vibration was due to the way the engine mounts and brackets were installed, and that some vibration was inherent to the design of the vehicle. the consumer also stated there was a clicking sound when the brake pedal was applied while in reverse. the heater core was replaced due to it leaking. the front pads were replaced. updated 12/05/06. *jb.Mileage was 23600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11303R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in BRIDGEPORT, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on July 03, 2003. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PARK CITY FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-366-3425 . DEALER'S CITY: BRIDGEPORT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06606 .

Ford Escort 2003 Service Brakes, Air Antilock Abs Warning Light

Ford Escort 2003 Service Brakes, Air Antilock Abs Warning Light Review #10189739

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2004.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT . tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escort. in 2004, the abs light began illuminating intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. the dealer was not able to repair the failure. the contact recently received recall # 07v156000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). the dealer performed the repair, however, the abs light illuminated before she left the parking lot. the manufacturer told the contact to take the vehicle to another ford dealer. the current mileage is 49,000 and the failure mileage was unknown..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMYU931X3K. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in CHILOWIE, VA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Ford Escort 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: FAMILY FORD . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 276-7836981 . DEALER'S CITY: MARION . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.

Ford Escort 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Ford Escort 2003 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10244249

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2008.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escort. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. it would not move in reverse or forward. the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. the transmission rattles and shakes, and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the ford dealer tested and repaired the transmission in 2007, but the failure recurred. the transmission has a 80,000 mile warranty, but the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle. the contact took her vehicle to four different ford dealers and they stated that the transmission was the cause of the failure. she feels that because her vehicle has so few mileage and is still under warranty, it should be repaired. the failure mileage was 30,724..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30724 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP11363R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in SYCRACUSE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.

Ford Escort 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

Ford Escort 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Review #10437947

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2011.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escort. the contact stated the oil dip stick fractured when attempting to check the oil level. an authorized dealer stated the defect was a common problem with that model year vehicle. the dip stick was not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. updated 01/05/12*lj updated 01/12/12.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):3FAFP113X3R. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in PUEBLO, CO. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 07, 2007. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Ford Escort 2003 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: TRI-COUNTY AUTO FORCE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 719-296-6926 . DEALER'S CITY: PUEBLO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 81003 .

Ford Escort 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

Ford Escort 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10669710

FORD ESCORT 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2014.FORD ESCORT 2003, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl* the contact owns a 2005 (na) ford escort. while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FMYU02Z85K. Ford Escort 2003 problem was reported in NEWBURY PARK, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.


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