1987 Ford Escort electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1987 Ford Escort — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Nar 3-10-03 in reference to a previous claim, requesting assistance from nhtsa. However, action made wasn't satisfactory so now the consumer is there seeking legal assistance to expedite his claim. *cb *jb”
filed Jun 7, 2004
“Consumer states since purchasing vehicle, this is fourth module part that has been replaced, consumer states that when the module gpd goes out it causes vehicle to stall while driving, consumer states manufacturer and dealership not willing to honor warranty. *jb”
filed Jul 31, 2001
“Vehicle exhibited a fire by an unknown source in the ignition column per fire department investigation. *tt”
filed May 14, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
98246 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 7, 1998
Electrical System problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 2 | 6% |
| 2001 Escort | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 Escort | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Escort | 39 | 12% |
| 1998 Escort | 43 | 11% |
| 1997 Escort | 114 | 21% |
| 1996 Escort | 14 | 7% |
| 1995 Escort | 48 | 8% |
| 1994 Escort | 30 | 11% |
| 1993 Escort | 40 | 11% |
| 1992 Escort | 36 | 22% |
| 1991 Escort | 104 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.