Ford Escort owners have reported 80 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering wheel (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
While driving hit the horn and it stuck. Had to unplug fuse to cut horn off. Dealer contacted. Targo switch inside steering wheel pad broke. Read details...
We have a 2002 Escort zx2 . The car was bought February 2002 . I have had some real problems with the tie -rods having to be replaced. But the problem now is the wiring to the tail lights. We have had a few problems with the fuse blowing and we replace it , then the light bulbs blow then we Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the steering locked up while driving. She pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle, however, it failed to restart immediately. She stated that the power steering fluid was dark colored and leaking. Read details...
Stering column locked,had to be towed. Tow driver said third one he had this week,car is now at Ford dealor. It will be repaired. Read details...