# Recalls that may apply to the 1997 Ford Escort

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [02V323000](/recalls/nhtsa/02V323000.md), 2002-12-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE\-INACTIVE. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG MONITOR \(IABM\) CAN BE CONTAMINATED WITH WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND COULD EXPERIENCE INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORTING. Built 1995\-11\-02 to 1997\-09\-05.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2002236](/recalls/tc/2002236.md), 2002-12-09: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the Integrated Air Bag Monitor \(IABM\) contaminated with water or other liquids may experience internal electrical shorting.  This in turn may result in air bag readiness light illumination; however in very rare occurrences, airbag deployment, melted wiring or fire may occur.  Correction:  Dealer will install a shield over the IABM and nyogel grease to the connector.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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