1997 FORD ESCORT Structure Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1997 FORD ESCORT

2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 resulted in injury.

2
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10306773 |
1997 FORD ESCORT LX WAGON COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER:TRUNK CYLINDER MANUFACTURER: FORD MOTOR COMPANY THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TO THE FRAME HAVE COME OFF THE PASSENGER SIDE LIFTGATE ASSIST. HOW THIS WAS DETERMINED WAS I OPENED THE HATCHBACK AND LEANED IN AND THE HYDRAULIC ARM CAME OFF AND THE HATCHBACK FELL ON ME. BOTH SCARY AND PAINFUL I CONTACTED FORD ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT CLIPS, BUT THEY ARE REQUIRING ME TO PURCHASE AN ENTIRE ASSEMBLY. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH THEIR RESPONSE, BECAUSE 1) THIS MIGHT POTENTIALLY CAUSE INJURY TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE FORD ESCORT LX WAGON, 2) IT ONLY NEEDS THE CLIPS I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO PURCHASE UNNECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR MONETARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REASONS, 3) THIS IS PART OF THE FRAME AND SHOULD NEVER BECOME A HAZARD TO PEOPLE. GAS CYLINDER BRACKET ON THE RIGHT HAND BODYSIDE OUTER PANEL WAS INCORRECTLY WELDED. THE GAS...
#10018606 | Crash
MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. SHE AND MY TWO CHILDREN WERE CHOPPERED TO A TRAUMA UNIT. MY 10 WEEK OLD SON WAS IN THE EVENFLO ON MY WAY SYSTEM AND THE BASE BROKE APART UPON IMPACT. THE SYSTEM HELD HIM IN PLACE, BUT MY CONCERN IS WITH THE BASE BREAKING APART. MODEL#4921B7P2 MANUFACTURED 14 JAN98. *JB

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 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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