Engine Head Gasket Failure problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

Three problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2004

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2 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2003

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3 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem

Vehicle would start to sputter when started. Would need to give gas to get vehicle running & then moving. At other times, vehicle would stall while driving. Can smell anti-freeze coming through the vents. Had taken vehicle 4 times to dealer & mechanic replaced head gasket the last time. The head gasket failed over and over again after being replaced.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	15
Engine problems	6
Gasoline Engine problems	6
Radiator problems	6
Car Stall problems	4
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	4
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	4
Engine Exhaust System problems	3
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	3
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Engine Knocking Noise problems	2

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