Turn Signal problems of the 1997 Ford Escort

Two problems related to turn signal have been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2001

While driving at any speed, turn signal for right side will activate without a prior warning to other drivers that consumer will make a turn. Consumer feels there is a short.

2 Turn Signal problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2001

While driving down road, turn signals come on and off intermittently. Vehicle gives no prior warning. When using turn signas, both lights will blink on dash, but one will blink on outside. Consumer was told it might be flasher, and flasher was replaced. But, problem was still there. Had not contacted dealer. Consumer filed a complaint around March.


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