1997 Ford Escort exterior lighting problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1997 Ford Escort — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: headlights are fogging up due to moisture. Caller is concerned that they will not pass inspection if they get any worse. Dealer said headlights need to be replaced, and that was all they could do. Manufacturer has not been called yet.*ak the 2 headlights were replaced. Consumer thought when the…”
filed Jun 7, 2005
“Both rear brake stop lamps failed to operate when stopping. Vehicle has been taken to a repair shop, and mechanic replaced the brake switch under the hood. Within a few months the problem recurred. Consumer was concerned that the vehicle may become involved in a rear end crash due to this problem…”
filed Mar 29, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj
02176 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2002
Exterior Lighting problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Escort | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Escort | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Escort | 12 | 4% |
| 1998 Escort | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 Escort | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 Escort | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 Escort | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 Escort | 8 | 5% |
| 1991 Escort | 16 | 5% |
| 1989 Escort | 9 | 6% |
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.