Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 2,415
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 19
- Years with records
- 2001–2019
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 2415 stored complaint records:
- 74 indicate a crash
- 35 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Column · 4 records
- Rack And Pinion · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 819 |
| 60–100k mi | 641 |
| 150–400k mi | 319 |
| 30–60k mi | 238 |
| 1–30k mi | 171 |
Complaint evidence
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Steering
I drove my 2009 ford escape to a local gas station and it was running fine . I shut the car down and when i came back out from the store and went to leave i had absolutely no power steering , the message power steering assist fault came across the dash .
ODI 11309537
Steering
On wednesday 2/12/2020, while driving home, i detected subtle signs of steering control irregularities and attributed it to icy road conditions. The following morning, 2/13/2020, on my drive into work, the steering condition began to appear again and intensified. I was fortunate to have made it to my place of employment and promptly scheduled a service appointment the following day, friday 2/14/2020. When i left…
ODI 11309514
Steering
Having steering issues. Vehicle shakes when driving and makes a sound like some thg thing is rubbing. Have been told by two mechanics that it is an issue with the power steering rack. Have contacted several ford dealers and have been told it has been a common problem in the past but ford will not cover it. Wife is scared to drive it.
ODI 11309346
Steering
Car drove great one second then next power steering failed vehicle was stationary
ODI 11308854
Steering
The steering wheel would occasionally shake ~1' in either direction for about 10 seconds while idling for about 2 days; did that 4/5 times each day. It would stop while driving. The 3rd day a sensor alarm went off about 60 seconds apart and by the 4th time, it finally said this error message on the screen 'power steering assist fault'. All of this part occurred while driving on the interstate, getting onto the exit…
ODI 11307730
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that a warning displayed on the instrument panel which stated, 'do not drive vehicle'. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The result was an inconclusive report for power steering loss. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a dealer nor the…
ODI 11307812
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned when she tried to cold start the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering became difficult to maneuver. The dealer hight ford, inc. ([redacted], skowhegan, me 04976) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
ODI 11306653
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated intermittently with the oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after continued driving the steering resumed normal operation and the low oil level warning light disappeared. The vehicle was taken to bill talley automotive 5250 s laburnum ave, richmond, va 23231, to be…
ODI 11308367