Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/30/1998

While driving the plastic underneath the car next to the exhaust intake manifold burst into flames without any warning. Pulled vehicle over and put flames out. The vehicle had to be towed to dealer.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1997

Exhaust tail pipe failed. Yh.

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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