Equipment Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

Table 1 shows five common equipment related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air conditioner (four problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Ford Escort


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

The Equipment problem

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.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Cruise control quit working a few days later I blew a fuse for the brakes lights. I replace the fuse and blew that one. At this same time I noticed that I could not shut off the air conditioning. I will contact dealer next buisness day.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

An electrical short circuit is occurring within vehicle which is causing vehicle battery to completely lose power. 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   Read details...


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