- The problem
- Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Ford Escort Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Escort have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Escort year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Ford Escort recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9L engines, built at the hermosillo assembly plant and originally sold or currently registered in arizona. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.9L engines, built at the hermosillo or wayne assembly plants and originally sold or currently registered in nevada, florida, hawaii, texas, california, louisiana, georgia, south carolina, mississippi, oklahoma, alabama and arkansas. Cracks can develop in the fuel tank near the heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leakage if the cracks go through the fuel tank wall.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the heat shield attachments. This will not affect heat shield location or function, as the attachments are intended to keep the shield in place until the fuel tank is installed in the vehicle. After installation, the fuel tank straps retain the heat shield.
- The problem
- The driver side air bag module can have an inadequately welded inflator canister.
- The risk
- In the event of a collision, the weld seam can separate, causing the air bag to fail to deploy properly and hot gases to be expelled from the back of the steering wheel. This can result in an increased risk of personal injury from the hot gases and the air bag failure.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.
- The problem
- Two bolts that attach the passenger side air bag supplemental restraint system module to the instrument panel are missing. In the event of a frontal impact, the module can come out of the instrument panel.
- The risk
- This would not restrain the passenger and would result in an increased risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install and torque to specification the mounting bolts for the passenger side air bag.
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Ford Escort: every year compared
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Ford Escort | 0 | 5 | D | |
| 1995 Ford Contour | 908 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Crown Victoria | 265 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Aerostar | 157 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Bronco | 109 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Aspire | 79 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Club Wagon | 30 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Ford B800 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1995 Ford Aeromax | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
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Questions about the 1995 Ford Escort
Does the 1995 Ford Escort have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1995 Ford Escort: exterior lighting (March 2006); tank assembly (September 1997); tank assembly (September 1997); frontal (November 1994) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 Ford Escort had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Ford Escort a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford Escort year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Escort years have the most complaints?
2001 (99), 2002 (88). See every Ford Escort year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Ford Escort has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data