Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2000 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems |
While driving about 30 mph power steering went out. Dealer found serpentine belt had snapped, causing bracket to water pump housing to break. Tension rod and waterpump housing were replaced at cosnumer's cost. Read details...
Dealer replaced parts; partial fix of problems. No safety defect listed for above vehicle. Read details...
Transmission went out. The car had 2400 miles on it when I bought it. It should have been been pre owned. They sold it to me saying it was new but someone else put 2400 miles on it. Now I fell thats the reason why my transmission failed prematureley. Read details...