1997 FORD ESCORT Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
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
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...
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