1997 FORD ESCORT Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers Issues in the 1997 FORD ESCORT

6 electrical systemwiringfuses and circuit breakers 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.

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All Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers Complaints

#10169258 | September 25, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN IDLE POSITION A SMELL OF SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. UPON INSPECTION, THE ENGINE FUSE BOX WAS FOUND TO BE BURNT. BEFORE THE SMOKE ERUPTED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN BLINKED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CONDENSATION FROM THE EVAPORATOR CASE MAY HAVE DRIPPED ONTO THE AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR OR WIRING HARNESS. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM A SECOND REMEDY REPAIR UNDER RECALL # 02S44. THE MANUFACURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER THEY CONFIRMED THE DEALER'S CONSENSUS.

#10033955 | August 14, 2003 Fire

HEATER CORE LEAKED ONTO THE AIRBAG MONITOR WHICH CAUGHT ON FIRE AND SHORT CIRCUITED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK

#8002796 | January 24, 2002

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IS OCCURRING WITHIN VEHICLE WHICH IS CAUSING VEHICLE BATTERY TO COMPLETELY LOSE POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES RADIO CAUSED BATTERY TO DRAIN AND SPEAKERS TO POP, RADIO REPLACED 3 TIMES, EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING WHEN THE HEATER IS ON OR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND POOR ACCELERATION WHEN GOING UP A HILL. *TT

#852455 | November 3, 1999

THE HORN WILL START TO BLOW BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANYONE IN THE CAR OR WITHOUT THE CAR BEING STARTED. FUSE HAS TO BE TAKEN OUT IN ORDER TO STOP THE HORN. DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE HORN AND THE AIRBAG. *AK

#708227 | July 5, 1999

CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING A FEW DAYS LATER I BLEW A FUSE FOR THE BRAKES LIGHTS. I REPLACE THE FUSE AND BLEW THAT ONE. AT THIS SAME TIME I NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT SHUT OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING. I WILL CONTACT DEALER NEXT BUISNESS DAY. *AK

#702050 | January 8, 1999

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOP WITHOUT NOTICE. IT WAS DAYTIME AND I HAD MY 13 YEAR OLD GRANDSON WITH ME. WE GOT THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WENT TO THE NEAREST HOUSE. THE WOMEN ADVISED ME THAT HER HUSBAND WAS A MECHANIC AND HE WOULD LOOK AT THE CAR WHEN HE RETURNED FROM A ERRAND. UPON THE MECHANIC ARRIVAL--NOT ASSOCIATED WITH FORD MOTORS--HE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND SAID YOU HAVE A FUSE PROBLEM. HE OPEN THE HOOD AND THE FUSE COMPARTMENT. AFTER 20 SECONDS HE PUSH A FUSE BACK IN AND THE CAR STARTED WITHOUT PROBLEMS. HE ADVISED ME THAT LOOSE FUSES ON NEWER FORDS WAS A MAJOR PROBLEM. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT WHILE THIS HAPPENED IN THE DAY WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT WHILE I WAS TRAVELLING ON A DARK INTERSTATE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE LANE. A STALL...

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 Systemignition 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 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

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