1997 FORD ESCORT Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1997 FORD ESCORT
5 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD ESCORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
ENGINE LIGHT CONTINUALLY COMES ON , EVEN AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES OF TAKING IT TO THE AUTO SHOP TO BE HOOKED TO THE COMPUTER TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG AND AFTER HAVING IT FIXED OVER AND OVER AGAIN. *TR
UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE ON IT STALLED . TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN AND IT BLEW UP, BURNING COMPLETELY TO THE BACK SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INDICATIONS. *AK
I HAVE A 1997 FORD ESCORT THAT IS AT DRBN TOTAL AUTOMOTIVE, 23420 VAN BORN RD.,DBN HTS, MI 48125 FOR A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ISSUE. REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK (VERY MINOR AT THIS POINT, A LITTLE SPOT ON TRANS) WAS FOUND BY BELLE TIRE (DRBN, MI). DRBN TOTAL REPLACED FRONT PUMP SEAL & REAR MAIN SEAL FOR $486.85 ON 6/5/04. I RETURNED 6/14/04 (STILL LEAKING, BUT NOW ON THE GROUND). THEY KEPT FOR 9 DAYS, CHANGED THE SEAL & PUT A COVER ON THE CRANK. WHEN I PICKED UP, I GOT 5 MINUTES AWAY & THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS POURING OUT OF MY CAR & SMOKING. I HAD CAR TOWED IN 6/24/04 & IT IS STILL THERE. THEY ARE NOW PUTTING A SEAL SAVER ON THE MAIN SEAL. THE MANAGER OF THE STORE ADVISED ME THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO & THEY TALKED TO THE DEALER OF...
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ENGINE VALVE GUIDE DROPPED. AS A RESULT, ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. *AK
Other 1997 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
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Air Bags
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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
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 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