Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford escort lx. The contact poured brake fluid into the power steering reservoir. She took her vehicle to a mechanic to have the vehicle bled. The mechanic replaced the power steering pump without authorization, and now the vehicle is spewing forth power steering fluid. The alternator was lopsided and its screws were missing. The motor mount was removed and the contact does not know the reason. When she arrived home and turned off the vehicle, it failed to restart after many attempts. The mechanic stated that he would send a tow, but one never arrived. The failure mileage was 101,000.
1991 Ford Escort steering problems
12 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly7
- Steering wheel/handle bar1
- Linkages1
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Column locking: anti-theft device1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Ford Escort steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Inadvert. Steering lockup
There is no summary currently available
EA93007
Inadver. Steering lockup
There is no summary currently available
PE92082
What 1991 Ford Escort owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering wheel unexpectedly locks up during normal operation of vehicle while idling or traveling 40 MPH around a long curve. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine the cause of problem, and was not showing this vehicle being included in recall campaign 93v057000 (ignition: anti-theft). Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Pins that hold the tie rod in place were not located on this vehicle at the time of purchase, consumer was not aware. While driving down the highwy at 35-40 MPH the bolt disengaged, causing the steering to lock up, and loss of steering. The dealer has been contacted.
While exiting off a ramp at 35mph the vehicle made a clunking noise, and the left front tire turned inward and locked up. Dealer said the vehicle needed pins and bolts for the rod.
The draper pulley broke and snapped, causing power steering belt to brake, resulting in no power steering. Please provide further information.
Their are three brake lights. From within the center light there was smoke coming out because brake light melted the plastic. Also, dealer replaced both steering tie rods.
Right front tie rod broke.
Right front tie rod broke due to wear.
Consumer stated when driving at 30 to 35 MPH the right front tie rod end broke without warning, causing the vehicle to come to a rapid stop.
Inner tie rod failed, resulting in loss of control.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Escort steering
Does the 1991 Ford Escort have steering problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Ford Escort, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Escort steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Escort steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Escort have bad steering?
The Ford Escort model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (22 complaints), 1995 (19 complaints) and 1998 (17 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Escort problems
Electrical 104Seat belts 71Fuel system 61Transmission 30Acceleration 19Lights 18Engine 17Brakes 9Suspension 9Body 4Tires 4Seats 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Airbags 1Locks 1
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