1993 Ford Escort brakes problems
The 1993 Ford Escort has 38 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
38
Brakes complaints
8%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WAS DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, RDS GREASY LIKE, STARTED APPLYING BRAKES; THEY LOCKED UP; VEHICLE SKIDDED; HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S UNLOCKED. PASSENGER FLEW UNDER DASHBOARD; DRIVER HIT STEERING WHEEL W/CHEST. HAVE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER. *AK”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1993 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1993 Ford Escort brakes — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.