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2001 Ford Escort Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Escort has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Escort

Engine
16
Powertrain
13
Speed Control
11
Electrical
10
Suspension
10
Airbags
9
Brakes
6
Steering
6
Tires
3
Fuel System
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 11, 2010STEERINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN 2006 THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPL...
Mar 28, 2003STEERINGWHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. *JB
Sep 15, 2002STEERING,SUSPENSIONWHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BOLT BECAME LOOSE WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO JUMP AROUND. THIS M...
Dec 21, 2001STEERINGWHILE DRIVING 40 MPH STEERING FAILED, VEHICLE HIT GUARDRAIL. *AK CONSUMER IS AWAITING FOR FORD INSP...
Jan 1, 1970STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNO DESCRIPTION.*JB
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGFORD IS SUPPOSED TO BE INVESTIGATING THIS STEERING PROBLEM, I'VE HAD THIS $28,000 VEHICLE FOR 6 MONT...

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