1987 Ford Escort electrical system problems
The 1987 Ford Escort has 31 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 48% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
31
Electrical System complaints
48%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WHILE PARKED.*AK VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR, CONSUMER GOT INTO VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, AND WAS DRIVING HOME WHICH IS ABOUT A MILE FROM THE PARKED STARTING POINT, CONSUMER THEN NOTICED A LIGHT FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD, AS CONSUMER…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1987 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1987 Ford Escort electrical system — 48% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.