Ford Escort engine and engine cooling problems by year
486 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 19 Escort model years. The most reported year is 1997 with 66 reports.
| Year | Engine and Engine Cooling reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 11 | 33% | — | |
| 2001 Escort | 12 | 18% | — | |
| 2000 Escort | 21 | 21% | — | |
| 1999 Escort | 62 | 19% | 70,000 mi | |
| 1998 Escort | 49 | 13% | — | |
| 1997 Escort | 66 | 12% | — | |
| 1996 Escort | 30 | 15% | — | |
| 1995 Escort | 54 | 9% | — | |
| 1994 Escort | 30 | 11% | — | |
| 1993 Escort | 33 | 9% | — | |
| 1992 Escort | 15 | 9% | — | |
| 1991 Escort | 17 | 5% | — | |
| 1990 Escort | 12 | 12% | — | |
| 1989 Escort | 22 | 14% | — | |
| 1988 Escort | 21 | 15% | — | |
| 1987 Escort | 12 | 21% | — | |
| 1986 Escort | 9 | 20% | — | |
| 1985 Escort | 5 | 19% | — | |
| 1984 Escort | 5 | 24% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.