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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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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.

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1997 Ford Escort brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 161999

Escort

  • miles

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

Brake pads were wearing out quicker then normally. There were also clips that have broken because consumer has had rotors changed, and pads changed soon after vehicle was bought. Has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #3

Jun 011999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had to replace shoes and rotors 4 -5 times. Dealer said it was due to disc brake calipers causing rotors to warp. Please add additional information.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #2

Jun 011998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle had to have the rotors/pads replaced. When the brakes are applied they make squeaking noise. The dealer has been notified.

- Newington, CT, USA

problem #1

Aug 261997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Brakes are not working properly, extended stopping distance.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

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