1997 Ford Escort engine problems

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Engine · 155,941 miles · ME

Valve seat no. 4 fell out of head and was destroyed, damaging no. 4 and no. 3 piston, and the head itself. We were fortunate that the total failure occurred while parked rather than on the interstate, at which time power steering and power brakes would have failed. This is a well known mode of failure for this engine but, apparently, ford and the federal safety agency took no steps to solve the problem. The engine was discontinued in 2005.

Filed Apr 30, 2012 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to shake vigorously and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The mechanic stated that the engine would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Engine · PA

Engine light continually comes on , even after numerous times of taking it to the auto shop to be hooked to the computer to see what is wrong and after having it fixed over and over again.

Filed Aug 4, 2007 · Engine · MI

1997 ford escort fuel evaporative emission control system. Purge control valve circuit malfunctioned.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Engine · 136,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated there is a crack located at the bottom of the exhaust manifold. The dealership has not been informed.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Engine · MO

1997 ford escort pcv needed to be replaced after being installed a year ago. ***no answer required*** *ts

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 May 26, 2005 · Engine · 12,500 miles · GA

Camshaft crack in half don't know what cause that too happen

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 32,000 miles · PA

While driving , the steering wheel felt loose and made a loud noise. The dealer replaced the tie rod at owner's expense. *jb consumer feels that she should be reimbursed for the cost of repairs. The vehicle's rear coil springs broke at 16219 miles. The front coil spring broke at 16279 miles and was replaced under warranty. Catalytic converter failed causing noise. *bf

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Engine · MA

Head gasket failure in 1997 ford escort.