1997 FORD ESCORT Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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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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All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10456933 |
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.
#10232425 |
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
#10089859 |
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
#10078993 |
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...
#10072295 |
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ENGINE VALVE GUIDE DROPPED. AS A RESULT, ENGINE WAS DESTROYED. *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 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
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