1997 Ford Escort transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 23 complaints for the 1997 Ford Escort, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving vehicle died and had a fire in the engine compartment without prior warning. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Another times, the transmission fell out without warning. After repairs, the vehicle started making noises and was slow to take off. Vehicle was traded in..et.
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.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Escort
- Air bags 152 complaints
- Electrical system 151 complaints
- Suspension 71 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 36 complaints
- Cruise control 31 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints