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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Escort engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 122000

Escort

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle in for routine service, and mechanic noticed accelerator cable was chafed and worn, it was replaced. Contacted Ford company, and they said that they would get back with consumer. Never contacted him. Consumer concerned with safety of other drivers. The accelerator cable was abraded and was replaced.

- Port Clyde, ME, USA

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