AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2000 Ford Escort
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Escort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 98 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04E048000 TRW/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT/NO LOCK CONDITION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228001 FORD/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 21 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Seat Belts 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 complaints
- Suspension 8 complaints
Of the 98 complaints on file, 22 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 98 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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