Four problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 1997 Ford Escort. At approximately. 37,000 miles the transmission required service. Took car to board Ford in whittier, CA. Two days after service the transmission failed. Board Ford allowed an esp for power train and replaced transmission. At time of replacement, board Ford indicated the new power train was warranted for 75,000 miles. At approximately 45,000 miles on the new power train, it literally exploded from the inside out (completely cracked the core). Called board Ford and Ford motor and was told that because the car has 80,000 miles on it, the power train wasn't warranted even though the power train only has 45,000. 00 miles on it.
Engine check light will come on when operating vehicle for a long period of time or climbing a hill. The transmission failed twice and was replaced by the dealer. But the transmission's erratic shift uphill and check the engine soon light continued.
Manual transmission failure.
Ten transmission failures. Qcaw.