1997 Ford Escort transmission problems

Filed Aug 20, 2005 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · PA

My mom bought the car, certified used, with only 16,000 miles on it. As it neared 37,000 miles it needed a new transmission. I had to pay for it. After that the transmission had to be replaced 2 more times before it reached 70,000 miles.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · NY

Consumer stated vehicle will not shift gears properly. Dealer indicated transmission malfunctioned.

Filed May 24, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,000 miles · CA

Consumer complained about transmission axle slippage and defective brake problems. Vehicle vibrated when accelerating. Consumer had the vehicle inspected by a private mechanic.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · OH

I was driving my 1997 ford escort at 70mph down interstate 75 when all of a sudden the wheels locked up. Here to find out the transmission was what locked up the gears just locked up tight causing the wheels to lock. I am 48 years old and have a cdl drivers license. I drive a 40ft. Bookmobile everyday for a living. My complaint is ford needs to look into this because a less experianced driver would have rolled the car or been run over by other traffic. I had the transmission replaced with a used one at a cost of 887.24. I contacted ford 2 times and they do not care. Just told me there was no recall so the problem was all mine.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Transmission · MA

While driving at 65 MPH, suddenly the right axle broke ,damaging the transmission/ steering wheel, forcing the consumer to pull out of the road. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 11, 2003 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

I have a 1997 ford escort. At approximately. 37,000 miles the transmission required service. Took car to board ford in whittier, ca. Two days after service the transmission failed. Board ford allowed an esp for power train and replaced transmission. At time of replacement, board ford indicated the new power train was warranted for 75,000 miles. At approximately 45,000 miles on the new power train, it literally exploded from the inside out (completely cracked the core). Called board ford and ford motor and was told that because the car has 80,000 miles on it, the power train wasn't warranted even though the power train only has 45,000.00 miles on it.

Filed Feb 26, 2003 · Transmission · MI

When consumer attempted to put the vehicle into drive, it did not move, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they put in transmission fluid.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Transmission · NC

Consumer purchased the vehicle. Within the same week the vehicle demonstrated problems with the transmission, consumer states the vehicle is of no service to her.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Transmission · MI

I do not drive my escort "wild" I try to take care of my car. I have contacted the company to get it repaired; they only cover part's. I am fighting the warranty company that cancelled me; that paid for this at the time.no safety defect listed.

Filed Sep 3, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · VA · fire

Request for restitution of losses resulting from a vehicle fire. *mr the passenger area trans equipment/electrical wire) the consumer requested restitution. *scc the consumer stated she many mechanical problems with the vehicle.