Two problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at 65 mph, suddenly the right axle broke ,damaging the transmission/ steering wheel, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. Dealer notified.
Consumer complained about transmission axle slippage and defective brake problems. Vehicle vibrated when accelerating. Consumer had the vehicle inspected by a private mechanic.