1997 FORD ESCORT Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1997 Ford Escort has 2 recalls, both addressing the same issue: the airbag control module can absorb water or other liquids, causing internal electrical shorts that may trigger unexpected airbag deployment, melt nearby wiring, or start a fire. When the module shorts internally, the airbag readiness warning light on the dashboard may illuminate as an early sign of the problem, though in some cases the more serious consequences, including unintended airbag deployment or a wiring fire, can occur without much warning.