1991 Ford Escort steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1991 Ford Escort — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 1, 2008
“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)…”
filed Jan 7, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 Escort | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 Escort | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 Escort | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 Escort | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 Escort | 22 | 4% |
| 1996 Escort | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 Escort | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 Escort | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 Escort | 13 | 3% |
| 1992 Escort | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 Escort | 5 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.