1995 Ford Escort steering problems

Filed May 1, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 70,000 miles · MI

When on highway 55 MPH or more transmissions acts like it goes into neutral have no overdrive or drive then also slips in and out. Also have like power surges when using the heater in the car the engine revs up and down like you are stepping on the gas pedal even when in park have not been able to find the cause of these issues yet. Also have had the rear wiper motor and stuff replaced and still do not get washer solvent to rear wiper the brake light in the middle of back window does not work either causes still unknown it is a 1995 ford escort lx wagon with only 73000 miles 1.9 l.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

While traveling on highway there is a smell of gasoline coming throughout vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem. *ak right outer tie rod was fixed. Valve cover gasket was replaced.

Filed Mar 27, 2002 · Steering · TN

While parking consumer was able to rotate steering wheel 360 degrees. Nlm

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Steering · CO · crash

While driving 5 MPH steering wheel malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in a minor collision. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Steering · IA

While adjusting driver's seat steering column was pulling towards consumer . Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.

Filed May 1, 2001 · Steering · OR

Ford has received thousands of complaints regarding faulty speedometers in escorts, windstars, tauruses, and thunderbirds for the 1994-1996 model years. This is a very hazardous condition, especially for older drivers who have poor depth perception and who rely heavily on their speedometers to judge their speed in traffic. I am a police officer and I am disturbed by ford's seemingly unsympathetic attitude toward this problem.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Steering · FL

Rack and pinion steering has failed while driving at 20mph and without warning, casuing loss of steering. Consumer was able to get vehicle over to side of road.

Filed Sep 8, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash

While driving about 40 MPH steering wheel got stuck. At times stepped on the brakes, and lost control. Vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was parked. Consumer's vehicle was totaled. Also, upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed.

Filed Dec 26, 1999 · Steering · AL

Heard groaning noise when turned wheels a complete stop. Also when it weather is cold, can hear groaning noise when turning in a curve. Car also slips momentarily like it is sliding. Reported trouble to dealer in jan 1997 and they said steering was ok. I assumed that the tires just needed to be warmed up. On dec 24, 1999 I had national tire and battery and 2 other auto mechanics check car and was told that bushing in rack and pinion steering was worn out. One mechanic pointed out that one of the clamps holding the rack and pinion to the body was about to fall off and he tightened clamp, which made problem a some better. I am taking car to have it repaired tommorrow ( 12-27-99)

Filed Jun 11, 1999 · Steering · MN

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