Ford Sport Utility Vehicles: May have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column.
The short version
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the steering steering wheel/handle bar. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE OR SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION ARMATURE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 00V-223.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Ford Escape |
What changed
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