Ford Escort Recall R/2002/105: Loss Of Steering Power Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2002
- Launched
- 2,858
- vehicles in the UK
- 2C837
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Escort vehicles built between 13 August 2001 and 24 September 2001. The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate. The dealer will fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE Defect: The power assisted steering pump drive pulley may crack or break up. this could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate. Remedy: Fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the steering being heavy/stiff to operate.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified drive pulley to the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Escort built between 13 August 2001 and 24 September 2001 may be included. Ford estimates 2,858 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 2C837 or the DVSA reference R/2002/105. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escort, Mondeo, ScorpioUnexpected deployment of passenger air bag | Urgent | R/1998/037 | |
| Escort, Fiesta, MondeoFailure of braking system vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/1996/022 | |
| EscortPossibility of rear brake cylinders being insecure | Urgent | R/1995/076 | |
| EscortChafing of brake hoses | Urgent | R/1995/061 | |
| EscortIncorrectly rated tyres | Book soon | R/1995/050 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2002/085 on 22 Jul 2002, for front brake hose retention. The one launched after it was R/2002/087 on 5 Aug 2002, for lPG fuel supply will not switch off. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/105, launched 30 July 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.