Table 1 shows nine common air bag related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the front air bag (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (35 problems).
Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. As a passenger in the vehicle been driven 5 mph in a driveway both frontal air bags deployed. She stated the driver was knocked unconscionus and the other passenger had a injury to the face. The vehicle crashed into a tree and a branch hit the windshield. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. The contact smelled a strong burning odor while driving 60 mph. The dealer stated that the part would be ordered and replaced under NHTSA campaign id number 02v323000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). Read details...
Air bag control diagnostic module shorted out due to ruptured heater core. When I spoke with the local dealership they told me to contact a local junk yard. There is a recall on this item. I never received a recall notice. Read details...