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10.0

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

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Escort fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #6

Apr 012001

Escort

  • miles

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

My concern is that Ford may have defaulted fuel tanks for this car model. I did not run over anything, or do anything to cause my fuel tank to leak gas. The leak is right on the seam in the middle of the tank, where the manufacturer had put it together. I fill up my tank one day and notice gas pouring out from underneath. I have no idea how long it was leaking before I noticed it, therefore I was driving around a timebomb just waiting to blow up. By the simple act of someone flicking a cigarette out of their window, or if someone ran into me. My car could blow up at any time. That is why I am writing this complaint to prevent such death from happening. Thank you very much for your time.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #5

Mar 222001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While traveling and without any indication engine indicator light flashed intermittently. Dealer has repaired, but problem returned.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #4

Feb 122001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Fuel tank has developed cracks, resulting in fuel leakage.

- Snyder, TX, USA

problem #3

Aug 181997

Escort

  • miles

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

Within 4 mths had problem w/ transmission, took 4 mins for dealer to say theres nothing wrong, when I got my new tires for pepboys I had to fix my brakes, transmission, suspension, even got speed tickets for no reason, I keep my car in very good condition and I still have my engine light on and I have about 70% of the same problems others have in the nhtsacmplt section. I think the Escort should be recalled for so many unsafe problems.( dot number: Uj956klp12 tire size: P19570R14 )

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 201999

Escort

  • miles
Smelled gas fumes in car. Brought to dealer. Fuel tank was leaking due to coming apart at the seams. Tank had to be replaced at a cost of $400.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #1

May 121997

Escort

  • miles
There is a hole in gas tank which makes a way for the gas to get out of the tank. Consumer doesn't know how or when the hole got in the tank.

- Middletown, OH, USA

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