1996 Ford Escort electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Ford Escort — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am not sure if this is the correct section to file this in. I am being unsuccessful in a continued effort to correct a malfunction in the check engine light sensor. I have done all I know to correct this matter including changing the light bulb with no success. This malfunction is continuing to…”
filed Jun 21, 2008
“Spontaneous vehicle combustion: y 1996 ford escort was stuck 3 hrs. In traffic jam on major nassau county, ny route in middle of snow storm. Fire started from engine compartment, spreading to dashboard. Had fire dept. Not quickly arrived on scene to extinguish fire, a chain reaction of exploding…”
filed Dec 9, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1995 Escort | 48 | 8% |
| 1994 Escort | 30 | 11% |
| 1993 Escort | 40 | 11% |
| 1992 Escort | 36 | 22% |
| 1991 Escort | 104 | 32% |
| 1990 Escort | 46 | 46% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.