1997 FORD ESCORT Electrical Systemignition Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1997 FORD ESCORT
6 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
THE KEYS BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE IN USE. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO GET THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, WHICH HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE IGNITION FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS. *JB
#894572
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KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE INTERGRATED CONTROL MODULE. *AK *SLC
#871011
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE DEALER HAD REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE. *YH
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE, STOPPED CAR , POPPED HOOD AND SAW FIRE NEAR SPARK PLUGS, CONSUMER INDICATED THAT FIRE WENT OUT BY ITSELF, CONSUMER FELT IT MAY HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE.*AK
#819736
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WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY VARIOUS SPEEDS ENGINE WILL STALL OUT ,LOSES POWER. PUT IN NEUTRAL AND GIVE IT GAS SO IT CAN REACT CORRECTLY. DEALER HAS HAD VEHICLE FIVE TIMES. REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES, IGNITION COIL. DEFECT IS STII REOCURRING. *AK
#803965
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FAILURE ON THE ENGINE, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED AND THE VEHICLE CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *AK
Other 1997 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
63 complaints
Air Bags
55 complaints
Electrical System
51 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
34 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
30 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
28 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
24 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
24 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
24 complaints
Suspensionrearsprings
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
21 complaints
Unknown Or Other
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
13 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
11 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
10 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Tiresbead
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakedriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint