Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (four problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. Read details...
Owner's son was driving the car and the steering wheel and column locked up, forcing him to go off the road. Also brakes failed to operate properly. Read details...
Steering gear noise is present, however no remedy to solve noise problem. Mjs Read details...