One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has been reported for the 2000 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the 2000 Escort.
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.
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