1998 Ford Escort problems by component
375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 75 | 20% | — |
| Suspension → | 50 | 13% | 55,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 49 | 13% | — |
| Electrical System → | 43 | 11% | — |
| Power Train → | 43 | 11% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 32 | 9% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 19 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 17 | 5% | — |
| Visibility → | 16 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 9 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.