1997 Ford Escort suspension problems
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Ford Escort — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I took my escort in for an inspection and the rear coil springs are broken again the first time they broke the dealer replaced them and said he thought a recall would be issued because ford new there was a problem with them now once again they are broken and there is still no recall if someone knew…”
filed Sep 11, 2008
“1997ford escort wagon. Having had this car for eight years, where I needed to replace the rears spring once, I am now in the process of scheduling to replace the rear springs a second time to the amount of $700.00. After some research I have found from mechanics and from the internet that this is a…”
filed Jul 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 4 | 12% |
| 2001 Escort | 9 | 13% |
| 2000 Escort | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 Escort | 42 | 13% |
| 1998 Escort | 50 | 13% |
| 1996 Escort | 13 | 6% |
| 1995 Escort | 37 | 6% |
| 1994 Escort | 18 | 6% |
| 1993 Escort | 19 | 5% |
| 1992 Escort | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 Escort | 9 | 3% |
| 1989 Escort | 2 | 1% |
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.