1998 FORD ESCORT Steering Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1998 FORD ESCORT

3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#8020798 |
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING SHE THERE WAS A THUMPING NOISE . AFTER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ONE OF THE STEERING RODS WERE MISSING. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. MR
#8020633 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING MECHANISM FAILURE CAUSING TO LOST THE CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
#533890 |
VEHICLE ROUNDED A TURN AND LOST CONTROL. FIRST IT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND THEN TO THE LEFT, RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND INJURIES. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Other 1998 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 59 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 26 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 24 complaints Electrical System 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 15 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 15 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 8 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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