Five problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escape.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 50 mph and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle veered from right to left. The contact attempted to move the steering wheel right and left, but the wheel kept moving in the opposite direction. The contact could not gain control of the steering wheel and struck a concrete wall on the front passenger corner of the vehicle. The vehicle was declared destroyed by the insurance company. The contact sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital. A police report was filed. There is a recall on this year, make, and model vehicle, but the contact is not sure if the vehicle was included. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 45,000. Updated 06/09/08 updated 06/09/08.
While driving at 40 mph steering wheel lock up without any warning. The dealership and manufacturer cannot fix problem and don't know what is the caused of the problem. Ts.
While driving the vehicle the steering wheel would get stuck in right turns when turning right. When turning left the steering wheel would not fully turn unless forced into the needed range. Finally steering wheel got stuck in a right turn and had to be towed. Less than 24 hours of ownership and less than me driving 15 miles.
There is a bolt that holds steering column in place. While driving that bolt broke off, and consumer could no longer control vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
The consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle when the engine lights began to blink then the steering wheel locked up. Scc.