2001 Ford Escape recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 8, 2000. It covers about 1,393 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,393
- reported
- Aug 8, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 6, 2000
- related complaints
- 58
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
Affected vehicles
- Ford Escape 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 00V223001
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford Escape steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 00V223001, reported on August 8, 2000, covers about 1,393 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V223001?
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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