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2002 FORD ESCAPE Steeringrack And Pinion Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringrack And Pinion Issues in the 2002 FORD ESCAPE

6 steeringrack and pinion complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steeringrack And Pinion Complaints

#10133192 |
STEERING STARTED TO CLUNK AND BIND ON OCCASION. EFFORT WOULD GO UP BUT IT WOULD RESPOND WHEN TURNED. IT RAPIDLY GOT WORSE WHERE IT WOULD CLUNK AND BIND AND SKIP A SECTION WHILE TURNING. ONLY THREE DAYS FROM START TO SKIPPING WHILE TURNING. FINALLY IT WAS SKIPPING AND BINDING ON EVERY TURN. TOOK TO DEALER THEY FOUND RACK AND PINION WAS BAD. (THE CAR WAS NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT OR TAKEN OFF ROAD.) RACK WAS ORDERED AND REPLACED.*AK
#10102379 |
3 YEARS OLD, 60,000 MILES - TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY BLOWN. ITS IN THE SHOP CURRENTLY. THE OIL PAN IS LEAKING. THE RACK AND PINION STEERING IS LEAKING FLUID. *JB
#10086127 |
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON; TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALER; FOUND A FAULTY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MONITOR SENSOR; ORDERED PART (10/02/03) TOOK VEHICLE IN AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER TO HAVE NEW SENSOR INSTALLED, AND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS FOUND; RACK AND PINION UNIT WAS LEAKING; UNIT WAS REPLACED, AND WAS STILL FOUND TO BE LEAKING SO A THIRD UNIT WAS INSTALLED (10/14/03). *AK
#769972 |
POWER STEERING LEAKED IN OCT 2001, PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAILED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED AFTER HAVING VEHICLE IN SHOP FOR A MONTH. IN NOV 2002, THE VEHICLE SUFFERED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE CROSSING A MAJOR INTERSECTION. BARELY MANAGED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT. THE NEAREST FORD DEALER HAPPENED TO BE ACROSS THE STREET. TOOK INTO SERVICE DEPT AND THEY FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED AND WAS WELDED TOGETHER. THE ONLY SERVICE PERFORMED WAS RACK/PINION REPLACEMENT BY ORIGINAL DEALER IN OCT 2001. EXPERTS TELL US THAT TRANSMISSIONS ARE NOT WELDED. THEY ARE BOLTED. EITHER VEHICLE CAME FROM FACTORY WITH WELDED TRANSMISSION (POSS. OTHER VEHICLES WITH SAME PROBLEM) OR ORIGINAL DEALER DAMAGED TRANSMISSION WHEN INSTALLING NEW RACK/PINION SYSTEM AND WELDED THE DAMAGE WITHOUT REPORTING IT TO THE CONSUMER. NOT HAPPY ABOUT 2 MAJOR PROBLEMS IN JUST OVER A YEAR. DT
#566453 |
THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LEAKING DUE TO RACK AND PINION FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION. *YH
#758536 |
BRAKES AND STEERING FAILED ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD, SPEED APPROX. 25 MPH, SECOND FAILURE AT APPROX 45 MPH ON A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL CITY ROAD. BOTH TIMES TWO FEET HAD TO BE USED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND WITH HEAVY STEERING AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUST STOPPED BEFORE CRASHING INTO OBSTACLES. NO WARNING PRECEEDED THE INCIDENTS. THREE DASH WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AFTER. THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BOTH TIMES AND THE FIRST TIME SAID PERHAPS WE HAD MORE THAN ONE KEY ON THE KEY RING IN THE IGNITION KEY HOLE. THIS WAS NOTED AS A POTENTIAL CAUSE OF TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE IN EITHER INCIDENT, ONLY THE IGNITION KEY WAS ON THE RING. FIRST INCIDENT THEY SAID FORD NOTED THE HEAVY KEY POSIBILITY AND FORD ENGINEERING ALSO RECOMMENDED REPROGRAMMING THE COMPUTER AND A NEW MASS AIR...

Other 2002 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 135 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 76 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 74 complaints Electrical System 65 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 63 complaints Suspension 62 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 60 complaints Air Bags 51 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 44 complaints Service Brakes 40 complaints Structurebody 38 complaints Steering 37 complaints Engine 36 complaints Unknown Or Other 34 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 33 complaints Power Train 27 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 27 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 21 complaints Electrical Systemignition 18 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 16 complaints Structure 16 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 11 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 9 complaints Visibilitywindshield 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Structureframe And Members 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Steeringcolumn 5 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Service Brakes Electric 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionsubframemounting Bracket 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint
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