1999 Ford Escort problems by component
325 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 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 → | 66 | 20% | 99,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 62 | 19% | 70,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 42 | 13% | 63,856 mi |
| Electrical System → | 39 | 12% | 70,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 35 | 11% | 66,292 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 24 | 7% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 16 | 5% | — |
| Equipment → | 15 | 5% | — |
| Tires → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 13 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.