1991 Ford Escort exterior lighting problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1991 Ford Escort — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: 1991, ford, escort hatchback. Consumer's wife came home yesterday, and said she smelled smoke. Consumer checked vehicle and found out that third brake light located at top of rear window smoked when brake was pressed. Consumer took light apart, and found same part at a junk yard. Consumer…”
filed Jun 14, 2005
“Seatbelts: the motorized seat belt stick in the track, usually half way between open & close. Now they will not operate at all. I took one apart & the plastic covering the cable is deteriorating & causing the cable to stick. This is a safety issue that needs your attention immediately. You can have…”
filed Nov 15, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Escort | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Escort | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Escort | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 Escort | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 Escort | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 Escort | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 Escort | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 Escort | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 Escort | 8 | 5% |
| 1989 Escort | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 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.