1997 Ford Escort suspension problems
The 1997 Ford Escort has 71 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
71
Suspension complaints
10%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A PATCH OF ICE, CAUSING OWNER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE THEN ROLLED OVER 3-4 TIMES, AND THE MIDDLE REAR LAP BELT DID NOT HOLD CHILD SEAT IN PLACE. *AK”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 1997 Ford Escort have?
NHTSA has 71 complaints about the 1997 Ford Escort suspension — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.