Two problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 2002 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2002 Escape.
My case is exactly similar to customer complaint odi # 10100963 as well as the recall of the 2001 Escapes (recall #00v223001). My steering column started to loosen shortly after the warranty expired. The dealer (new brighton Ford) fixed it once saying that it was possibly a defect in the column itself and if it loosened again that they would recommended having the steering column replaced. The dealer has now agreed to replace it but at half the cost. This seems too coincidental to be a random issue, especially given the past recall of the same problem. I don't want to pay and have it eventually be covered under a recall. Thanks terry olson.
While driving the at 30pmh the steering whell become inoperable. Brakes lock up. Dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts.