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Battery light comes on in 97 escort when driving but turns off when in idle and now the battery is completely dead?
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Most likely the battery is dead. Sometimes when the voltage regulator or the battery is performing poorly, it may tax one of the other starting/charging system components. To the point of failure. Sight unseen, first thing would be have battery checked for integrity. problem may even be as simple as a bad (corroded) connection on the battery. Baking soda and water can eliminate battery post corrosion. Corrosion on posts are simple to remedy, but can cause a lot of inconvenience, and danger at times too if the car leaves you stranded. Good luck.
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