10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1997 Ford Escort:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #2

Aug 021999

Escort

  • miles
While starting vehicle with foot on brake pedal, vehicle accelerated and took off. Accident occurred. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Add Complaint
problem #1

Jul 221999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
The engine revs high without gas pedal being applied. Vehicle also accelerates after brake application. Dealer can't fix problem.

- Philidelphie, PA, USA

Add Complaint