1982 FORD ESCORT Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Deaths
Problem Breakdown
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Common Problems
Oct 8, 1996
Steering
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP WITH KEY IN IT, WOULD NOT RELEASE KEY. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 509613, 601627)
Oct 8, 1996
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED UP WITH KEY IN IT, WOULD NOT RELEASE KEY. (SECOND VEHICLE ON 509613, 601627)
Jul 1, 1996
Electrical System
Fire
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
May 13, 1996
Electrical System
Fire
UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT; VEHICLE TOTALED; CAUSE UNKOWN. *AK
Apr 24, 1996
Steering
Fire
VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK