1997 Ford Escort fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Ford Escort — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. While he driving and when the vehicle was idling there were fuel fumes inside the vehicle. When driving the vehicle it took approximately 5 minutes for the fumes to enter the vehicle. While idling the fuel fumes were worse upon entering the vehicle. The…”
filed Oct 17, 2005
“Harmonic balancer failed without warning while vehicle was parked and engine idling. Loud noise such as metal on metal eminated from engine compartment. Vehicle towed to ford dealer. Advised by dealer that part poorly designed and new design in stock for replacement. Thermostat remained open not…”
filed May 10, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Escort | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 Escort | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 Escort | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 Escort | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 Escort | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 Escort | 129 | 22% |
| 1994 Escort | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 46 | 12% |
| 1992 Escort | 35 | 22% |
| 1991 Escort | 59 | 18% |
| 1990 Escort | 9 | 9% |
| 1989 Escort | 12 | 8% |
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.