Ford Escort steering problems by year
161 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 17 Escort model years. The most reported year is 1997 with 22 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | — | |
| 1991 Escort | 12 | 4% | — | |
| 1990 Escort | 5 | 5% | — | |
| 1989 Escort | 7 | 5% | — | |
| 1988 Escort | 9 | 6% | — | |
| 1987 Escort | 3 | 5% | — | |
| 1986 Escort | 1 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the steering. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.