1997 Ford Escort problems by component
543 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Ford Escort, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 152 | 28% | 89,543 mi |
| Electrical System → | 114 | 21% | 82,610 mi |
| Suspension → | 67 | 12% | 67,005 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 66 | 12% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 39 | 7% | — |
| Visibility → | 31 | 6% | — |
| Power Train → | 29 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 28 | 5% | — |
| Steering → | 22 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.