They will probably tell you they all do that..... but don't have it cos if it gets better with a new steering column then it definatly is a fault. if enough ppl complain to ford then they will bring out a technical service bulletin to repair it.

I thought it was the Door rubbers creaking, however i wound the windows down & it stopped, now i need to figure how to stop those creaking!!!

Had/have exactly the same problem with my driver's door, it got worse and worse, would go away when I put the window down, anyway took it to Fords they p1ssed around, the noise went and has come back again, just not as bad. Will have to take it back again for the 4th time now as they cant get it right.

Only done about a thousand miles and im getting an intermitent loud "CLICK" noise from what sounds like the clutch, outside the car.

It mainly happens when i pull away sharpley in first or second, ford are gona check it out 2mo.

HI Garreth for the squeaky windows try spraying silicone spray along the inside of the window groove, all along the frame, not into the door panel but along the sides and top...it sorted out my squeak in mine..maybe it helps, cheers

i had this problem with my escort but never found out exactly what it was my guess was the clutch plates or the flywheel? never got it sorted n the beast is still goin strong!!!