2003 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 41
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 41 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 10 records
- lower control · 7 records
- cross brace · 6 records
- front passenger · 6 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the subframe became separated from the passenger side wheel area and also became bent. The power steering assist also failed, which caused the vehicle to veer to the right and slide. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but there was no diagnostic testing performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10606921
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I am writing about a recall for my ford escape. This recall included the front control arms and the subframe. They were being recalled for corrosion on the control arms and if separated from the subframe it could cause significant steering loss and loss of control of the car and increasing chance of an accident. I took my car in for the recall fix, they installed a reinforcement part and sent me on my way. After…
ODI 10617706
Steering
Hi, i took my 2003 ford escape into the dealership to have a recall fixed and since the repair the vehicle has gotten worse, the recall was for a steering stabilizer and my steering has gotten more wobbly....i have email both the dealership and the company and so far nothing and that has been since the beginning of june. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10615924
Steering · Suspension
I have taken my car to a ford dealer three weeks ago and they had to order the part. I'm still waiting for them to call me for my repairs. Mike castrucci st. Rt.28 milford,ohio 45150. *tr
ODI 10598788
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that she received nhtsa recall campaign notice 14v165000 (steering) in may 2014 and attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. There were no failures at this time.
ODI 10598615
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
I cant remember i just remember my head lights going out and i tried to control my car and couldn't. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10584748
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
While that vehicle was being operated; decelerating from about 35 mph, a very loud pop noise was heard and the front passenger side became unstable and steering became unreliable. Vehicle was stopped immediately. Upon initial inspection is appears that the wheel became partially detached from vehicle. After a thorough inspection is appears that the rear mounting bolt of the front passenger side control arm had…
ODI 10514448
Steering · Suspension
On may 2 2013, my daughter lost the ability to steer the vehicle while driving at 35 mph on a busy city street. The vehicle made a left turn in front of oncoming traffic and eventually came to a stop in the entrance driveway of a fast food restaurant. It was towed to the local ford dealership, where it was determined that the subframe had failed due to corrossion which caused the right front passenger tire to become…
ODI 10513083
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
2003 ford escape . Subframe rotted and control arm came off. Left passenger. *tr
ODI 10505739
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
Left work and driving on a back road at 15 mph and was approaching a stop sign, applied the brakes and heard a loud snap/pop. The right side of the vehicle instantly slammed down/dropped to the road; steering locked; i had no control over the vehicle; slid a few feet and stopped. The passenger tire was pinned between the ground and the vehicle. The axle was hanging and the sub frame was visible. It was clear that…
ODI 10499375
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
The vehicle was being operated on city streets. As the vehicle approached a stop sign the brakes were applied, a loud crash and screech was heard as the vehicle fell to the ground and tire was dragged along. The front passenger side control arm has come detached from the vehicle because the front sub-frame had failed. The vehicle had to be towed to the shop. The failure was reported to be caused by corrosion. The…
ODI 10493041
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
My wife's has a 2003 ford escape. We were driving luckily at a low speed when we heard a pop in the passenger front end and lost control of steering. The subframe on passenger side control arm popped and subframe is rotted. This should not happen to a vehicle that is only 10 years old. I saw that nhtsa did an investigation that deemed 2003 windstars unsafe do to the same exact problem safety recall notice 11s16. My…
ODI 10490191
Steering
Severe corrosion caused steering failure. I had taken the car in june 2014 for recall from ford motor company that sever corrosion may cause steering failure. They installed a new bracket. Apparently the new bracket did not help because it still failed 6 months later. Love driving a car you can not steer safely. Ford will not take any responsibility to actually make their car safe. It is heading to the junkyard with…
ODI 10654032
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a loud snap and a knocking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. A few days later the contact noticed that the steering wheel became uncontrollable and continued to pull to one side. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the a frame was corroded and…
ODI 10478511
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle failed to cooperate as the contact attempted to steer forward. The failure caused her to drive off the road and down an embankment, where she crashed into a tree. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The manufacturer advised the contact to leave the vehicle at the body shop and stated that they would…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10193847
Steering
While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel vibrated. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb
ODI 10051611