Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v597000 (air bags, seat belts). The failure mileage was 119,345.
2001 Ford Escape: steering wheel locks up
7 of the 996 complaints about the 2001 Ford Escape describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Steering wheel locks up by model year
What owners say
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the detention pulley coming out while driving at 40 MPH. Also, steering locked up. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they will pay for the repairs on the vehicle.
My 2001 ford escape stalled while driving normally, about 35 MPH. Engine and oil lights illuminated, steering locked. Pulled over and restarted. I've discovered this is a common problem among escape owners, and I am concerned about this serious safety hazard.
The consumer's daughter was driving the vehicle when the engine lights began to blink then the steering wheel locked up. Scc
While driving at 40 MPH steering wheel lock up without any warning. The dealership and manufacturer cannot fix problem and don't know what is the caused of the problem. Ts
While drving steering wheel locked up and then vehicle stalled, almost causing an accident. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who advised consumet that they could not find any problem.
Car will not start approximatlry 8 times and stalled while driving one time, brakes locked tow times, steering wheel locks every time, all lights on the dash comes on.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Steering gear squeak - when turning the steering wheel during low speed parking maneuvers
- Steering drift/pull - improved diagnostic and repair procedure - service tip
- Low pressure power steering line leak after cold soak in temperatures of -23C (-10) or lower
- Tie rod end inspection procedure
- Squeaking noise from the power steering rack when turning
- Some vehicles built before 2/12/2002 may exhibit a power steering fluid leak at the return hose and / or...
- Some vehicles built before 12/11/2001 may exhibit a slight looseness of the steering wheel in a fore-aft...
- Information regarding steering wheel removal service tip
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. The nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. In addition, some of the nuts may have been cracked during manufacture resulting in the nut fracturing when it is tightened during vehicle assembly.
- Risk
- Either of these conditions can lead to the steering wheel becoming loose or separating from the steering column, resulting in loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.
Recall number 00V223001 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Ford Escape steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2001 Ford Escape?
7 of 996 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Escape (1%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford Escape?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford Escape
Stalling 236Loss of power 65ABS 56Fire or smoke 48Check engine light 36Power steering loss 35Fuel smell 29Transmission failure 28Door locks 24Brake failure 22Ball joint 21Adaptive cruise 20No deployment 20Sudden acceleration 20Airbag light 17Grinding brakes 17Hesitation 15Engine failure 14Wipers 12Won't start 12Harsh shifting 9Seat belt 9Jerking 8Won't shift 8Tire blowout 8Fuel pump 7Headlights 7Shudder 7Pulling 6Warning lights 6Knocking 5
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