Ford Escort power train problems by year
309 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 18 Escort model years. The most reported year is 1998 with 43 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 5 | 15% | — | |
| 2001 Escort | 13 | 19% | — | |
| 2000 Escort | 18 | 18% | 59,126 mi | |
| 1999 Escort | 35 | 11% | 66,292 mi | |
| 1998 Escort | 43 | 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% | — | |
| 1989 Escort | 8 | 5% | — | |
| 1988 Escort | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 1987 Escort | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 1986 Escort | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 1985 Escort | 3 | 12% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.