1995 Ford Escort Consumer Discussions

Good, Cheap Beater Cars & Inexpensive Commuter Cars - how to find one?

• beater cars are awesome

  Written by: holson on Jul 29, 2010 11:44:10 PM

  my favorite beaters * 1995 ford escort lx sport - mint low miler previously owned by a doctor. extremely cheap to run. Anything that broke was extremely cheap to fix even at a shop. Everybody will think you are absolutely broke though, better be OK with that * 1995 jeep cherokee 2 dr 4x4 - this was a cool truck, really simple, good looking and everyone loves it. Lots of stuff ... Read More

Ford Escort Engine Problems

• 1995 ford escort

  Written by: escortfordy on Sep 9, 2008 7:25:24 PM

  ran fine ..started missing ...stopped working ...has spark ..no fuel ...test light at fuel pump comes on very dim ...could it be the relay ?

• Re: How do you time a 1999 ford escort [token2]

  Written by: vcook1040 on Aug 9, 2008 8:17:20 PM

  i have a 1995 ford escort, it stopped running yesterday, mechanic says timing belt broke and locked up the engine , he says it will cost 900 to fix ? is this possible ? before it broke down, the last couple of months it was sputtering when i slowed down but would stop on take off, pushing the gas peddle ? has about 200k miles well maintained car help

Ford Escort Wagon

• Money bucket...

  Written by: kc2keo on May 31, 2008 9:06:30 PM

  Car is a 1995 Ford Escort LX 5-speed manual.Got this car from my mother with 182000 miles on it. Now I am still using it wishing I had a new car and considering the resale value. Car is currently reliable and engine seems to be running good (at least for now). Car currently has 189100 miles on it. Going down the list of what I paid on it... at least during ... Read More

Ford Escort Engine Problems

• 1995 Ford Escort noise problem

  Written by: escort41 on Oct 11, 2007 8:46:10 PM

  This car is automatic, power windows, remote starter,and has 97K miles - just replaced the air filter, oil filter, brake rotors. The car runs fine except---it starts fine, takes off fine but after about ten minutes' drive time, a strange noise seems to come from outside the car. The noise stops when idling but after going for a few minutes, the noise starts again. I have opened the hood with the ... Read More

• Jimbob674@sbcglobal.net

  Written by: jimbopb on May 26, 2007 9:43:22 AM

  I have a 1995 Ford Escort 1.9 liter. NEW PLUGS, WIRES,O2 SENSOR,FUELFILTER,CHECKED FUEL PRESSURE,OK,new cat. converter,Had exhaust noise in engine compartment,replaced exhaust manifold gasket,new muffler.That fixed noise.I have to feather the gas to pick up speed. accelerates very slowly, hesitates badly.The engine compartment still gets very hot,the nut on the EGR tube gets cherry red and the cat. converter gets red. please help. I like working on cars but this is ... Read More

Ford Escort Electrical Problems

• Ford Escort si 1995

  Written by: suss on Sep 23, 2006 8:27:04 PM

  Hello I own a 2nd hand UK version of this car and had trouble with heater blower,i took the fan out and bought a second hand one.I tried and tested all the wiring to the heater switch and to cut a long story short i joined a live wire from the cig lighter(red one) to the main fan switch and hey presto it works ,but make sure you turn it off ... Read More

Ford Escort Engine Problems

• Re: 1995 ford escort 1.9ltre. wagon air conditioning doesn`t work. [madmar

  Written by: sam8th on Sep 5, 2006 12:18:33 PM

  after wasting several dollars on a recharge kit, i took my car in for an air conditioner check and had to have a dryer replaced, ac refilled and oil for ac and was worth every cent. the ac check was free with a coupon, but i've seen it advertised for 30-40 bucks for a checkup on ac. maybe the shop will put the check cost towards the repair?? sounds like what ... Read More

• 1995 ford escort 1.9ltre. wagon air conditioning doesn`t work.

  Written by: madmartian on Aug 29, 2006 8:21:38 PM

  The temperature of the air coming out of the air vents on the dash is never cold. The compressor is working.Can someone give me an idea on how to find out the problem?

Ford Escort Wagon

• BRAIN TEASER - 1995 Escort Auto Trans Shifting Problem

  Written by: woodyiwvisp on Apr 24, 2006 3:44:02 PM

  I have a 1995 Ford Escort 1.9L with a 4 speed automatic (E). I have been having shifting problems for a couple of months. After it has warmed up it will not shift from 2nd to 3rd when leaving a stop sign, or more problematic, entering a freeway via the on ramp. It does not do it all the time and no codes come up at the shop. the car has ... Read More

Ford Escort ZX2

• Re: Continuing Topic [Mr_Shiftright]

  Written by: woodyiwvisp on Apr 20, 2006 12:29:00 PM

  I have a 1995 ford escort with a 4 speed automatic (E). I have been having shifting problems. After it has warmed up it will not shift to 3rd when leaving a stop sign or, more problematic, entering a freeway via the on ramp. It does not do it all the time and no codes come up at the shop. the car has 158K miles and I just had the transmission ... Read More

Ford Escort Wagon

• Escort Wagon 1.9L 1995

  Written by: martyn1 on Mar 28, 2006 12:01:05 PM

  I have managed to strip the head off the sump oil drain plug and it looks loke drastic action to remove it. Anyone know the bolt/thread size so I can have a replacement to hand? Can't just go down the motor store for a ford replacement cos I live in the UK.

• Re: Ford Escort Wagon 1995 1.9 ltr [martyn1]

  Written by: cwendtlocks on Sep 16, 2005 9:00:14 PM

  The lock cylinder is becoming worn. If you push the plug by the keyway it should turn off. Only repair is to replace lock or disconnect bleeper.

• Re: 1995 ford escort wagon auto-shift locked!!! [pinkescort]

  Written by: justaskin on Dec 7, 2005 5:24:57 PM

  I've heard of this problem before. I have a standard so I'm not familiar with the solution but everytime I walk into the dealer and ask a question at the parts counter I get lots of advice. You might try there. sounds like something has frozen up with sitting. How is the shifter hooked up to the transmission? Cable? Perhaps you've got some rust along there? Gotta love the colours Ford ... Read More

• 1995 ford escort wagon auto-shift locked!!!

  Written by: pinkescort on Dec 7, 2005 11:00:26 AM

  i have a 95 escort automatic. i didn't drive it for a month and was happy that it started right up in the cold. it failed however to want to move from park. i tried the over-ride cap and screwdriver trick.nothing. next i removed the console panels and could see that indeed the shift lock mechanism was working and the shifter was able to move unobstructed. could there be something with ... Read More

• Ford Escort Wagon 1995 1.9 ltr

  Written by: martyn1 on Aug 20, 2005 10:13:06 AM

  I ran this car for two years in New York with regular trips to Toronto. In 1997 I brought it back to the UK and its been great when you realize I can't get spare parts here.The only problem has been the warning bleeper comes on before I even put the ignition key in the lock and I cannot find any reference in the workshop manual to when,if ever, the timing ... Read More

Ford Escort Hatchback

• Ford Escort fault codes

  Written by: wipeout9 on Jul 22, 2002 1:57:13 PM

  My son purchased a 96 Escort hatchback privately a month ago. 102k km's. Today the check engine light came on, but the car still runs okay. I've looked on the internet for a gizmo to read the fault codes, but it seems like they are for 1995 and earlier vehicles. For Ford 1996 or newer a code reader seems non-existant. Can someone advise of a code reader that is available within ... Read More

Ford Escort Wagon

• 1995 escort wagon

  Written by: altsuler on Feb 24, 2001 3:34:25 PM

  Hi, I just purchased a 1995 ford escort wagon for 1200.00$ It has a rebuilt transmission (last month) 131,000 thousand miles. How long do you think the engine will last for? Should I change the timing belt?

• 1995 wagon

  Written by: from_away on Feb 23, 2001 11:54:21 AM

  Bought a wagon new in 1995. Had some initial problems with fit of the doors which dealer took care of in the first week. Have only had 2 problems. One was mentioned by another poster regarding the speedometer freaking out at highway speeds; only happens when it is cold out. Only other problem was a broken rear spring. Probably my fault as I tend to use it like a pickup. With ... Read More

• Think Twice on the Escort

  Written by: misssam1 on Apr 2, 2000 8:05:47 AM

  My sister has a 1995 Escort wagon that she has put more money into than she should have. I think part of it was her fault for not sticking to the maintenance schedule recommended by Ford. However, she had trouble with things that I never had trouble with on my 1989 Ford Tempo even when it was out of warranty. Most of the problems have been major engine ones like transmission, ... Read More

• shelleyk

  Written by: shelleyk on Jun 14, 1998 1:57:17 AM

  I have shifted from considering a 1994 Subaru Legacy to searching for a 1995-1997 Ford Escort. I wasn't impressed with the Legacy after driving a VW Passat. Since I can't afford the Passat, I decided to go for the efficient Escort. However, I am worried about safety in a lighter, smaller wagon. Does anyone have any recent information on how the newer Escorts hold up in crashes? Thanks

• 1995+1997 Escort Wagons

  Written by: billdeane on Mar 16, 1998 11:16:12 PM

  We have both these wagons; the 95 with 55k miles the 97 with 10k.They were both trouble free and both had 2 drivers--regular oil changes help but after Honda's and VWs their reliability was better than expected.We paid $11600. for the 95 (new) and $13475.for the 97 in Sept 97.The latter included a $1000.Ford rebate.The 97 has a much more power than the 95 but both are Ok on the highway ... Read More