1998 Ford Escort power train problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Ford Escort — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat repairs and faulty repairs. My fuel economy is 160 miles per…”
filed May 18, 2006
“The failure involves the interlock that keeps you from shifting out of park without applying the brake. My left rear turn signal bulb had burned out. I stopped the car, put it in park, and set the emergency brake, to get out and check the other turn signals. First I turned on the left side and…”
filed Sep 1, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004
Power Train problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 5 | 15% |
| 2001 Escort | 13 | 19% |
| 2000 Escort | 18 | 18% |
| 1999 Escort | 35 | 11% |
| 1997 Escort | 29 | 5% |
| 1996 Escort | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 Escort | 36 | 6% |
| 1994 Escort | 19 | 7% |
| 1993 Escort | 30 | 8% |
| 1992 Escort | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 Escort | 30 | 9% |
| 1990 Escort | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.