One problem related to windshield wiper/washer has been reported for the 1997 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Wipers suddenly failed to work while driving in a rain storm and passing a semi-truck.
| Defogger Heater problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Power Window problems |