1997 FORD ESCORT Fuelpropulsion System Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 1997 FORD ESCORT

1 fuelpropulsion system complaint has 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 Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#11530867 |
The rubber fuel filler neck hose that connects the metal fuel filler neck to the gas tank failed for the first time in 2013. During fueling, a large pool of gasoline leaked onto the pavement under the vehicle, presenting an environmental and fire hazard. The filler neck hose was replaced with a Ford OEM hose purchased from a local Ford dealer in Sacramento, CA. The replacement hose failed in a similar manner the original hose in less than two years time - thus requiring replacement in 2015. A genuine Ford OEM replacement was obtained from a dealer in the Sacramento area and installed. This hose failed in less than 2 years time, in 2017. Again a replacement hose was obtained from a Sacramento area Ford dealer ind installed. This hose then failed in 2019 and was replaced with another Ford dealer-obtained part... which failed in 2021 and was replaced with...

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 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 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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