1997 Ford Escort visibility problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Ford Escort — 6% 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
“Dt*: the contact stated there was a recall for the vehicle, nhtsa # 02v323000, concerning the air bag sensor. However, the recall remedy did not correct the problem. The vehicle was parked at an independent repair shop. The technician noticed the windows fogging up and opened the driver side door…”
filed Jan 13, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 Escort | 6 | 6% |
| 1999 Escort | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 Escort | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 Escort | 14 | 2% |
| 1994 Escort | 14 | 5% |
| 1993 Escort | 20 | 5% |
| 1992 Escort | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 Escort | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 Escort | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 Escort | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 Escort | 4 | 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.