1996 Ford Escort problems by component
205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Ford Escort, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 77 | 38% | 87,768 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 30 | 15% | — |
| Power Train → | 19 | 9% | — |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 9% | — |
| Electrical System → | 14 | 7% | — |
| Suspension → | 13 | 6% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.