I just looked under my dash at the wiring loom. No wonder I have a power drain somewhere. Its a fucking MESS under there (

Seriously considering taking the whole dash out and ordering a full new loom for the escort.

How much of a pain is it to strip a loom out and replace?

 

to replace loom its a nightmare for somebody with big hands

 

its all right as long as it all goes plug for plug,had to do the same to mine. was gutted when i looked under the dash and see it all

 

Id have a go at repairing it first.
With the dash out you've got a good area to work with!

New loom could be dodgy or you could have a loose/bad earth somwhere when you fit it and it will do your head in.
Have a go at fixing it i would or get an auto electrician to do it!