1996 Ford Escort Reliability

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Base 2dr Hatchback (1.9L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1996 Ford Escort by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. The cost to clean the MAF Sensor is estimated at $00.0 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Cooling Fan Relays. Failure of the cooling fan relays may cause engine damage. The cost to repair the Cooling Fan Relays is estimated at $40.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Escort by Identifix

	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.