The service and repair manual for the 1997 Eagle Talon — 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Eagle published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | ESi Hatchback 2-Door · TSi Hatchback 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 37 complaints · 59 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Talon manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 105
- General Information 1,521
- Accessories & Equipment 339
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 119
- Body & Frame 98
- Maintenance 71
- Brakes 171
- Restraints 44
- Drivelines & Axles 54
- Steering 77
- Electrical 211
- Suspension 64
- Engine Mechanical 134
- Transmission 310
- Engine Performance 1,085
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Talon
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 07E055000In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 00V421002This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a ve.
- Seats — front assembly › head restraint · 97V081002The headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 98V069002This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 37 complaints and Eagle has issued 59 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Talon. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Talon manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Talon?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the ESi Hatchback 2-Door, TSi Hatchback 2-Door, Base Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Eagle published for this year.
What 1997 Talon problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Talon, covering fuel system, gasoline, suspension, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Eagle dealers.
Does it include 1997 Talon wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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