1994 Ford Escort Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 279 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Ford Escort, 4% of the 279 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During annual inspection our mechanic discovered and failed the car for safety reasons, that the rear springs were collapsing on our car. He has informed us that his shop has been getting numerous Escort wagons with the same problem as ours. He has advised us to call the local dealership about the defect of the springs. All the dealership said that this is not a safety issue, but get them fixed anyway and save the bill in case of a recall. Our vehicle has 49,000 odd miles and has never carried anything heavier than 2 suit cases, a port-a-crib and some toys. …”
NHTSA complaint #711612, filed 1999-09“Was driving when vehicle started smoking. It failed to slow down and come to a complete stop after brakes applied. Had to shift into neutral and vehicle slowed down, then stopped. Driver left vehicle , and it caught on fire. Was informed that sensor wires to idler had fused together.”
NHTSA complaint #897158, filed 2001-10“When traveling steering wheel separated from the steering column more than a inch. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the entire steering column unit. Also note there is a recall listed for the same type of problem, but this vehicle is not included in recall. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #838239, filed 1999-05“Dealer damaged steering column during turn signal assembly replacement. Because of the cost involved, dealer only agreed to replace assembly with one from a local salvage yard. (collapseable pins were sheared during steering wheel removal). Because of t”
NHTSA complaint #728750, filed 2000-08“The manifold to the air conditioner blew off while driving. Also power steering went out and, there were no brakes while driving at 65 MPH. Consumer was able to pull over safely.”
NHTSA complaint #835852, filed 1999-03Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 | 5 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 22 | 4% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 | 13 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 12 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 9 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Escort
79 complaintsAir bags
54 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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