1997 FORD ESCORT Unknown Or Other Problems
21 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1997 FORD ESCORT
21 unknown or other 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
#8012285
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD WHEN CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP. WHEN DEALERSHIP DROPPED VEHICLE OFF THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE. ENGINE LOCKED UP. *AK
#8002796
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AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IS OCCURRING WITHIN VEHICLE WHICH IS CAUSING VEHICLE BATTERY TO COMPLETELY LOSE POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATES RADIO CAUSED BATTERY TO DRAIN AND SPEAKERS TO POP, RADIO REPLACED 3 TIMES, EXPERIENCING OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMING WHEN THE HEATER IS ON OR WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, AND POOR ACCELERATION WHEN GOING UP A HILL. *TT
#752747
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ENGINE STALLED AT 55 MPH. AFTER THE REPAIR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE DEALER COULDNT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE EGR VALVE. *AK
#883745
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WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#726004
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#866109
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON WHEN OPERATING VEHICLE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME OR CLIMBING A HILL. *AK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE AND WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. BUT THE TRANSMISSION'S ERRATIC SHIFT UPHILL AND CHECK THE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CONTINUED. *YH
#865675
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WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED AIR BAG INDICATION LIGHT FLASHING. THEN, STOPPED THE NEXT DAY AND INDICATION LIGHT FLASHED. ALSO, COOLING INDICATION LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#846304
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WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT VEHICLE SHUT DOWN, AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN DUE TO COMPUTER MODULE FAILURE. ALSO, ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY DIED OUT, AND ENGINE BELT, THAT RUNS EVERYTHNG WITHIN THE VEHICLE, DISCONNECTED DUE TO THE HARMONIC BALANCER THAT ALMOST CAME OFF. THREE SENSORS WERE ALSO REPLACED. *AK
#856033
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS COMING AND STAYING ON. VEHICLE IS VIBRATING UPON ACCELERATION. CONTACTED DEALER AFTER NUMEROUS REPAIRS, NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
#713145
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NO SUMMARY
#849217
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#606678
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ON TWO OCCASIONS THE DASHBOARD "ENGINE LIGHT" WILL NOT GO OFF. *YC
#709978
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NO SUMMARY
#709745
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MECHANIC WAS TOLD BY PRTS SUPPLIERS THIS PART IN '97 ESCORTS "ARE DROPPING LIKE FLIES"-TO ME THAT IS BAD DESIGN AND POSSIBLY A HAZARD TO DRIVERS WHEN THIS PART FAILS.I WAS LUCKY AND GOING VERY SLOW SPEED WHEN MINE BROKE LOOSE.
#841944
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CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK.ET
#708101
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, ALTHOUGH NOTHING IS MECHANICALLY WRONG WITH THE CAR. THE DEFROSTER STAYS ON WHEN BUTTON IS NOT ENGAGED. *AK
#837661
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WHEN PULLING OUT VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. THIS MAY CAUSE A CRASH. ALSO, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYS ON. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
#704086
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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ALL THE THINGS FORD ESCORT LX'S OF 1997 HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR
#525859
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THE RADIO AND CLOCK DISPLAYS ARE NOT VISIBLE ON SUNNY DAYS.
#825806
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WHEN STOPPED WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, AND ENGINE STARTS RACING. CAUSING UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
#821127
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD NOTICED A GAS ODOR & THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAD CAME ON. STOPPED VEHICLE & LIFTED HOOD. SMELLED & NOTICED SMOKE & FUMES COMING FROM ENGINE AREA. TOOK TO DEALER. *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
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
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