Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Seat Belts — runs 5.7× the fleet median for that category across the 345 model-years tracked on this site.
379Complaints
3Recalls
31Crashes
16Fires
31Injured
6Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Seat Belts (14.5% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Seat Belts complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 345 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Seat Belts
55 · 14.5%
not available
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Vehicle Speed Control
46 · 12.1%
not available
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Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
27 · 7.1%
not available
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Seat Belts:front:anchorage
20 · 5.3%
not available
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Power Train:automatic Transmission
16 · 4.2%
not available
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Seat Belts:front:retractor
15 · 4%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS10 · 2.6%
Unspecified / other8 · 2.1%
Percentages are the share of the 379 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THE SEAT CAN MOVE, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“THE DRIVER'S SIDE MOTORIZED SEAT BELT NO LONGER RUNS ON THE TRACK AND CANNOT BE USED.”NHTSA complaint 814982 — filed 08/04/1997 · SEAT BELTS
“MOTORIZED SEAT BELT:PUT HEAD UP AGAINST DOOR THE BELT SLID AND THEN RELEASED BELT BUCKLE, HIT AGAINST THE HEAD. STRAP WRAPPED AROUND THE FRONT OF…”NHTSA complaint 813606 — filed 06/27/1997 · SEAT BELTS
“ELECTRICAL SEAT BELT IS STUCK IN TRACK HALWAY. DOES NOT MOVE. DUE TO THIS DEFECT THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RESTRAINT THE CONSUMER IN A…”NHTSA complaint 813409 — filed 06/23/1997 · SEAT BELTS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Escort?
Seat belts issues are the most-reported category, cited in 55 of 379 NHTSA complaints (14.5%), followed by vehicle speed control (46), fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (27), seat belts:front:anchorage (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1993 Ford Escort have?
379 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 31 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, and 31 reported injuries. 6 deaths were reported.
Does the 1993 Ford Escort have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E026000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 Ford Escort's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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