1997 Ford Escort steering problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Ford Escort — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The contact stated…”
filed Apr 30, 2008
“While driving , the steering wheel felt loose and made a loud noise. The dealer replaced the tie rod at owner's expense. *jb consumer feels that she should be reimbursed for the cost of repairs. The vehicle's rear coil springs broke at 16219 miles. The front coil spring broke at 16279 miles and was…”
filed Sep 16, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 Escort | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 Escort | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 Escort | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 Escort | 17 | 5% |
| 1996 Escort | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 Escort | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 Escort | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 Escort | 13 | 3% |
| 1992 Escort | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 Escort | 12 | 4% |
| 1990 Escort | 5 | 5% |
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.