Two problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving horn kept going off which might startle occupant and cause a crash. Dealer said it was due to airbag system which needed to be replaced at 59,000 miles. Airbag light did not come on. Common problem.
When driving driver's side air bag light comes on and won't go off. Consumer states that this is a safety defect.