1997 Ford Escort recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1997 Ford Escort, covering 396,217 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the integrated air bag monitor (iabm) can be contaminated with water or other liquids and could experience internal electrical shorting.
- Risk
- This may, in turn, cause the air bag readiness light to illuminate and in very rare occurrences, air bag deployment, melted wiring, or fire may occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the shield over the iabm and apply nyogel grease to the connector. Owner notification began february 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V323000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Ford Escort recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Ford Escort has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Escort have?
1, covering air bags.
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