Engine check light appears on dashboard when consumer took vehicle to dealership. When dealership dropped vehicle off there was a knocking noise coming from underneath vehicle. Engine locked up.

- Rollingfork, MS, USA

An electrical short circuit is occurring within vehicle which is causing vehicle battery to completely lose power. Consumer states radio caused battery to drain and speakers to pop, radio replaced 3 times, experiencing other electrical problems with the headlights dimming when the heater is on or when applying brakes, radiator had to be replaced, engine lights come on intermittently, and poor acceleration when going up a hill.

- Taos, NM, USA

Engine stalled at 55 mph. After the repair the check engine light came on, and the dealer couldnt fix the problem with the egr valve.

- Ferrisburgh, VT, USA

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

- Canton, OH, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Dansville, NY, USA

Engine check light will come on when operating vehicle for a long period of time or climbing a hill. The transmission failed twice and was replaced by the dealer. But the transmission's erratic shift uphill and check the engine soon light continued.

- Elizaville, NY, USA

While traveling noticed air bag indication light flashing. Then, stopped the next day and indication light flashed. Also, cooling indication light came on. Consumer parked vehicle and air bags deployed.

- Olypima, WA, USA

While sitting at a light vehicle shut down, and engine check light came on. Vehicle shut completely down due to computer module failure. Also, alternator and battery died out, and engine belt, that runs everythng within the vehicle, disconnected due to the harmonic balancer that almost came off. Three sensors were also replaced.

- Houston, TX, USA

Engine check light is coming and staying on. Vehicle is vibrating upon acceleration. Contacted dealer after numerous repairs, not able to find the problem.

- Winnetka, IL, USA

No summary

- Coventry, RI, USA

Engine check light illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause unknown.

- Huntington, CA, USA

On two occasions the dashboard "engine light" will not go off.

- Glendale, CA, USA

No summary

- Abbeville, GA, USA

Mechanic was told by prts suppliers this part in '97 Escorts "are dropping like flies"-to me that is bad design and possibly a hazard to drivers when this part fails.I was lucky and going very slow speed when mine broke loose.

- Louisville, KY, USA

Check engine light illuminates, indicating a problem with the emission control system..et

- Huntington Park, CA, USA

Engine check light comes on and stays on for long periods of time, although nothing is mechanically wrong with the car. The defroster stays on when button is not engaged.

- Old Hickory, TN, USA

When pulling out vehicle lurches forward. This may cause a crash. Also, engine check light stays on. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Oakland, CA, USA

I would like to know all the things Ford Escort LX's of 1997 have been recalled for

- Ransomville, NY, USA

The radio and clock displays are not visible on sunny days.

- Wildwood, MO, USA

When stopped with foot on brake pedal, the engine check light comes on, and engine starts racing. Causing unknown.

- Rochester, NY, USA