Need Help?

1997 Ford Escort Base 4dr Sedan

1997 Ford Escort
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
28 mpg city / 37 mpg hwy
Other Trims
Do you own this car?
Estimated Mileage
 Miles
Enter current mileage for most
accurate info about this vehicle


Track Your Service Records
Get Recall Alerts
Get Updated Value Estimates on Your Car.

Ask the Community

Ask Our Auto Mechanics

Ask our panel of certified mechanics a question. We pay for their advice so you don't have to.

Enter a Question:
Details:
Which Car is This Question About?

Recent Questions

what to look for
I hv. cked fuel pump pressure and fp regulator pressure the pump relay and all seems to b with n specks. but when i turn key to start car fuel pump continues too run not cutting of...
Asked by AutomotiveForums M February 1, 2012, 1:44 pm 1 reply
does the ecm controal the fuel pump
i have 32 psi of fuel pressure at pressure regulator connector . but car will not start until i apply starting fluid in the intake .checked pressure reg. with engine running it app...
Asked by AutomotiveForums M January 25, 2012, 11:50 am 1 reply
why car does not start
checked f p pressure 0k f p working but wont turn off by it self like it should if i spray starting fluid in air intake it will start and run ok have good spark also think timeing ...
Asked by AutomotiveForums M January 12, 2012, 9:54 pm 9 replies
high revving in and out of gear
hi i have A 1989 FORD ESCORT GT, with a 1.9L EFI HO engine. i have recently rebuilt the car and dropped a nother 1.9L in the car, after the rebuild i drove 500km and the clutch we...
Asked by Mark R January 24, 2012, 4:23 pm 1 reply
Battery acting weird...dont know what else to do please help?
hello my name is Nikki and i just got a new battery and a replacement battery after that one this year...i noticed my engine light is on after they installed and so im about to tak...
Asked by Nicole S December 10, 2011, 1:14 am 1 reply
what are front end berring repair costs
noise when turning - uneven tire wear Balding onl left outside of left front tire
Asked by MICHAEL B October 30, 2011, 5:59 pm 1 reply
wheel vibration at 55 to 60 miles per hour
I get a heavy wheel vibration which also causes the steering whhel to vibrate between 55 to 60 miles per hour, there is no vibration above or below these speeds. I have been told ...
Asked by Michael S October 14, 2011, 5:44 am 1 reply
nitrogen filling tires
I have bought a new car with nitrogen filled tires.The car sticker recommends 35 psi,the dealer stike shows tires filled to 32psi with nitrogen. Why the difference? Is there a prob...
Asked by Bill K August 14, 2011, 9:49 am 1 reply
My car stalls...help!!
when driving the car it just cuts out...the strange thing is that even when the car is off, you can hear a ticking from the dashboard area...even stranger, it stops when you push d...
Asked by AutomotiveForums M August 9, 2011, 1:39 pm 1 reply
overheating
new water pump, timing belt and thermostat still overheating
Asked by REBECCA E August 10, 2011, 7:32 pm 1 reply




My Auto Score

See the free AutoCheck score

Meet The Experts
Kim Perrin
Kim Perrin is our resident mechanic here at DriverSide. Kim worked as…
Tyler Orr
Tyler Orr is an expert in German and Japanese cars and has been a mechanic …
Elizabeth Kriesten
Elizabeth Kriesten worked as an automotive technician for several years at Dodge…
Tips on Servicing

Car Brakes: How Do You Know When to Change Them?

By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until ...

Read more…