1997 Ford Escort tires problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1997 Ford Escort — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased (4) cooper tires(185/65r14 trender setter; d.o.t. Ut75c2h1602 on 8-12-2002. A sidewall defect(2x1" bubble) was noticed and manufacturer was notified on 1/2006. Tire(same type) was replaced at owner's cost. Another tire sidewall defect(2x1" bubble) was noticed on 1/2008 in the same…”
filed Feb 29, 2008
“Failure of america discount tire co. To honor tire warranty. Side wall of tires have prematurely developed cracks surrounding the bead area. Based on comments by that companies representative, the tires are likened/compared to a time bomb ready to go off. *tr”
filed Jan 15, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 Escort | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 Escort | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 Escort | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 Escort | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 Escort | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 Escort | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 Escort | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 Escort | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 Escort | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 Escort | 2 | 2% |
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.