1997 Ford Escort electrical problems

Filed Jan 24, 2019 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · WA

Flashing air bag readiness light in a "51" pattern.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Electrical · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wires and fuses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,500 miles · NY · crash

I turned right into a parking lot and slowly turned right again into a parking space. While I was braking, the car accelerated and hit a building.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Airbags, Electrical · 233,000 miles · NC

Air bag control diagnostic module shorted out due to ruptured heater core. When I spoke with the local dealership they told me to contact a local junk yard. There is a recall on this item. I never received a recall notice.

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · WI

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 that the odometer and speedometer have both been replaced three times, but she does not trust that the speedometer is currently working properly. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 06-03/08. *lj the tie rod end, rear spring, windshield, upper ball joint, odometer knob, real passenger seal were all replaced. Updated 05/30/08

Filed Jul 9, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 73,500 miles · FL

While parked horn went off on its own. Owner had taken fuse out to stop horn from blowing. Spoke to dealer & informed small plastic piece had worn away between horn & air bag module. It needed to be replaced. Seems to be a very common problem and was obviously a hazard (could possibly prematurely activate or fail to activate the airbag). No solution for this problem has been address by the manufature to my knowledge! Outside temperature is not a factor at all, occurs on hot, cold or rainy days.

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Electrical · 94,500 miles · NV

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was in an idle position a smell of smoke was observed coming from underneath the dashboard. Upon inspection, the engine fuse box was found to be burnt. Before the smoke erupted, the airbag light illuminated for a few seconds and then blinked once. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that the condensation from the evaporator case may have dripped onto the airbag diagnostic monitor or wiring harness. The dealer refused to perform a second remedy repair under recall # 02s44. The manufacurer was contacted however they confirmed the dealer's consensus.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · PA

Dt: the vehicle had an electrical short and burned up all of the wiring. *ak when the consumers wife started the vehicle she notice smoke coming from the steering column.

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · MA

Dt: when it rains car gets moldy, and a fungus smell. It actually causes breathing problems. Also, my horn is going off automatically, and it doesn't stop until consumer hits the steering wheel. Horn was replaced, but it is still automatically goes off. The horn eventually stopped working . The reason she had to have it replaced the first time was because the horn blew so much it went completely out.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Electrical · 78,000 miles · IL · fire

While parked on dealer 's property for repairs the vehicle caught on fire. The cause was an electrical malfunction. Consumer stated she only owned the vehicle for three weeks, and dealer claimed no responsibility.