1992 Ford Escort electrical system problems
44 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1992 Ford Escort, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 20% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 15
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 15 fires.
What owners wrote
Attempted to start the vehicle and puff of smoke came out of the dash. Smelled wire burning loss all power in the car. Engine wiring harness burned. Tt
While driving the vehicle's dashboard started smoking. The driver pulled onto the side of the road and the vehicle was towed a garage.
Other problems reported for the 1992 Ford Escort
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Seat belts 29 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints