1996 Ford Escort power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Ford Escort — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving speedometer becomes erratic; speedometer accelerates three times, actual speed being driven. Cannot determine mileage on vehicle. Vehicle also makes strang noise. Please provide any further information.*ak”
filed Jan 11, 2002
“Speedometer became erratic, displayed wrong speed, at between 20000 - 30000 miles. Had dealer replace under warranty. New speedometer is doing same erratic behaviour at 90000 - 100000 miles. This is extreme safety hazard. Can not determine safe speed while on highway. This is obviously defective…”
filed Jul 19, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Brake shift interlock.*jb
01181 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 17, 2001
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% |
| 1998 Escort | 43 | 11% |
| 1997 Escort | 29 | 5% |
| 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 1996 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.