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2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

1997 Ford Escort drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #2

May 242004

(reported on)

Escort

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer complained about transmission axle slippage and defective brake problems. Vehicle vibrated when accelerating. Consumer had the vehicle inspected by a private mechanic.

- Ukiah, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 042003

Escort

  • miles
While driving at 65 mph, suddenly the right axle broke, damaging the transmission/ steering wheel, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. Dealer notified.

- Newburyport, MA, USA

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