Turn Signal Problems of Ford Escort

Ford Escort owners have reported 2 problems related to turn signal (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the Escort.

1 Turn Signal problem of the 1997 Ford Escort

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.

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2 Turn Signal problem of the 1997 Ford Escort

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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