Ford Escort electrical system problems by year
732 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 19 Escort model years. The most reported year is 1997 with 114 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 2 | 6% | — | |
| 2001 Escort | 5 | 7% | — | |
| 2000 Escort | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 1999 Escort | 39 | 12% | 70,000 mi | |
| 1998 Escort | 43 | 11% | — | |
| 1997 Escort | 114 | 21% | 82,610 mi | |
| 1996 Escort | 14 | 7% | — | |
| 1995 Escort | 48 | 8% | — | |
| 1994 Escort | 30 | 11% | — | |
| 1993 Escort | 40 | 11% | — | |
| 1992 Escort | 36 | 22% | — | |
| 1991 Escort | 104 | 32% | — | |
| 1990 Escort | 46 | 46% | — | |
| 1989 Escort | 64 | 42% | — | |
| 1988 Escort | 75 | 52% | — | |
| 1987 Escort | 28 | 50% | — | |
| 1986 Escort | 19 | 42% | — | |
| 1985 Escort | 9 | 35% | — | |
| 1984 Escort | 11 | 52% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.