Engine problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

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

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2005

Camshaft crack in half don't know what cause that too happen.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2004

Consumer's daughter was driving and vehicle shook when in reverse. Took vehicle to dealer, and they told her tie rods were defective. Another dealer told her it was the motor mounts.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2003

The vehicle caught on fire under the hood.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2003

A fire erupted under the hood, when the vehicle was started.

5 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2001

Crankshaft pully separated from engine block, causing sudden loss of power steering. Vehicle only had 30m miles.

6 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

Harmonic balancer crankshaft came off without prior warning. Part was defective from manufacturer dealership was aware of problem.

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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