1997 Ford Escort service brakes, hydraulic problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford Escort — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The contact stated…”
filed Apr 30, 2008
“1997 ford escort had rear springs problems. **cc both rear springs on the vehicle broke. The breaks were identical, the lower coils. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and indicated that they showed lack of interest. *nm”
filed Mar 2, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 Escort | 4 | 6% |
| 2000 Escort | 10 | 10% |
| 1999 Escort | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 Escort | 32 | 9% |
| 1996 Escort | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 Escort | 23 | 4% |
| 1994 Escort | 21 | 8% |
| 1993 Escort | 34 | 9% |
| 1992 Escort | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 Escort | 9 | 3% |
| 1990 Escort | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.