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5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,333 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Ford Escort lights problems

lights problem

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1997 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 072005

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

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

Headlights are fogging up due to moisture. Caller is concerned that they will not pass inspection if they get any worse. Dealer said headlights need to be replaced, and that was all they could do. Manufacturer has not been called yet. The 2 headlights were replaced. Consumer thought when the right directional malfunctioned, it was due to the mositure too.

- N Bellmore, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 252001

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving down road, turn signals come on and off intermittently. Vehicle gives no prior warning. When using turn signas, both lights will blink on dash, but one will blink on outside. Consumer was told it might be flasher, and flasher was replaced. But, problem was still there. Had not contacted dealer. Consumer filed a complaint around March.

- Fort Gaines, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 102001

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed, turn signal for right side will activate without a prior warning to other drivers that consumer will make a turn. Consumer feels there is a short.

- Ft. Gaines, GA, USA

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