1995 Ford Escort Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Ford Escort, 3% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10156484, filed 2006-05, 70,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #744767, filed 2001-05“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #716449, filed 1999-12“The consumer has been experiencing problems with steering. When consumer maneuvers the steering wheel in one direction, vehicle turns in another direction. The consumer owns two of the same vehicles that are experiencing the same problems. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831480, filed 1998-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #870063, filed 2000-09Steering: 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 1995 Ford Escort
152 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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