1999 Ford Escort Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 325 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Ford Escort overview page.
What owners report
“WHEN VEHICLE PURCHASED ENGINE VIBRATED WHILE HEATING AND AC SYSTEM ON. BROUGH TO DEALER 4-5 TIMES STATE NORMAL. FINALLY ENGINE REMOVED PLACED ON MOUNT AND…”NHTSA complaint 744602 — filed 04/26/2001
“AFTER MY 3RD APMT FOR ENGINE CLUNKING NOISE IT IS STILL CLUNKING!”NHTSA complaint 742800 — filed 03/21/2001
“WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS GAS PEDAL TO FLOORBOARD TO GAIN HIGHWAY SPEED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT AIR WAS GETTING…”NHTSA complaint 880232 — filed 02/09/2001
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1999 Ford Escort have engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1999 Ford Escort: 30 of 325 complaints on file (9.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1999 Ford Escort have in total?
325 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 79 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 56 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
