2010 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 251
- 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 251 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 147 records
- steering wheel · 54 records
- steering assist · 41 records
- assist fault · 24 records
- warning indicator · 18 records
- indicator illuminated · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 86 |
| 60–100k mi | 77 |
| 150–400k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the power steering intermittently operated without warning. The vehicle was taken to advantage ford of stuart (located at 4000 se federal hwy, stuart, fl 34997, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor or steering column may need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per…
ODI 11161415
Steering
Power steering failed when arriving to job site as i pulled in the dash board flashed power steering fault and that was it no more power steering. Noticed that on the way to work had a ghoast steering the steering wheel moved on its own it twetched on own 50 miles later it went out
ODI 11157047
Steering
Exiting highway when power steering was lost. Pulled over to side of road and shut off vehicle for a minute or less. Restarted vehicle and power steering resumed. Contacted dealer they said bring it in for inspection. Could find no faults. Said steering column would need replacing but wasn't covered by recall for same problem because recall stopped in 2014. This is a known problem with this vehicle and definitely a…
ODI 11156089
Steering
My steering wheel started to shake real bad when driving, parked, and when just sitting and now it it saying the power steering assist is at fault and i can not move my wheel at all i was getting ready to leave work
ODI 11153527
Steering
Takata recall the power steering assist system quit while i was driving. I almost hit a car head on. When i looked up how to fix this problem i found that there was a recall for the escape with the same model year as mine. My escape was built out of the kc plant were the recall was issued.... The bad part my vehicle is not part of the recall
ODI 11154287
Steering
The car was in motion on a county rd and i lost power steering. After getting off the road and parking the car i could not get it out of the parking space. I had to call my daughter to do it. I was told the car was recalled and i had it done aug of 2014. They must of replaced it with the same faulty part because 4 years later the same part went it cost me $1,290.38 to replace it. A part called cl8z 3c529 d :column…
ODI 11161105
Steering
The electronic power steering assist failed while driving and resulted in extreme difficult driving and danger. I called ford and spent over $400 having dealerships look at it and give me $2,000 estimates and saying it wasn't covered under the recall it should have been. I spoke with corporate ford at a point who stated the recall was already completed in 2014, however, the same problem persists and creates a strong…
ODI 11166725
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was backing out of a parking space when a beep sounded and message "steering assist light came up. I went to branford (connecticut) ford and they said the steering column needed replacing. Without this it could jam and cause and accident. Car also had strained starting. They said battery was weak. Replaced battery. Next day same problem starting. Obviously not the new battery. .
ODI 11151438
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering assist fault warning indicator flashed and the electric power steering failed to function. The failure caused the steering wheel to operate manually and became extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer (freedom ford lincoln inc, [redacted] sw, wise, va 24293, [redacted])…
ODI 11151149
Steering
Recently i've noticed issues with my power steering. I understand there was a recall for certain escapes, but mine was not included in that recall, despite being from the same plant. I hear a click and then my power steering goes out. There is a click right before it goes out, and a click right before it comes back on. It happens multiple times while driving. This loss of power steering at first lasted only a few…
ODI 11152153
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact had to manually steer the vehicle. Northgate ford, inc. ([redacted], port huron, mi 48060, [redacted]) stated that they could not assist with the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11150098
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While making a left turn, the power steering failed and caused the contact to have to drive the vehicle using manual steering. The dealer (rice ford-lincoln, 436 w 250n, warsaw, in 46582) stated that the vehicle's previous owner brought the vehicle in to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) in august of 2017. The manufacturer was notified and did not…
ODI 11151235
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering was failing. The steering wheel was stiff and the steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle pulled to one side when the power steering malfunctioned and the steering was very rigid. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage…
ODI 11154910
Steering
Power steering went out completely while driving approximately 10-20 mph. Code b2278 steering torque sensor was code from diagnostics.ford's 14s05 recalled only the 2008-2011 escapes built at the kansas city plant, but mine they say is not covered. This is an obvious defective ford part!!!!!!
ODI 11142606
Steering
Power steering failure while driving. Very dangerous. 139xxx miles on car. Ford knows this steering column is faulty. All plants, not just kc plant, should have been on the ford 14s05 recall. $1862 to repair that requires ford only calibration tool
ODI 11142997
Steering
Steering wheel would not move while driving on highway could not turn steering wheel. Almost crashed. Very stiff, while turning.
ODI 11141616
Steering
The power steering assist failed resulting in dangerous driving with minimal steering. There is a recall for this on most vehicles of the same year, make, and mode, however ford is refusing to honor the recall on my specific vehicle, even though the same issue arose. I was driving on a street when it happened, and it gave out suddenly with no warning.
ODI 11141457
Steering
Drove to work everything okay, came out to visit a customer started up and no power steering.
ODI 11141367
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized with the power assist fault warning light illuminated. The contact managed to steer the wheel and drive to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred…
ODI 11300792
Steering
I have a 2010 ford escape and the power steering assist fault came up on the dashboard and my power steering no longer works. I have taken it to 2 different ford dealers in el paso, tx and they say that there's no recall. I don't understand why not, there are several ford vehicles that have been recalled but my vehicle is not. Why? My husband was driving the vehicle at the time it occurred there was no warning it…
ODI 11193823
Steering
While driving at a low rate of speed the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel pulls extremely hard to the left.i was on a city street and thankfully not on the highwaynow every time the vehicle is started the steering automatically (and by it's self) turns hard and fast all the way to the left. This happened at about 156,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to a ford mechanic but could not be diagnosed.…
ODI 11152265
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, the power steering went out completely. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then taken to…
ODI 11141210
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact purchased the vehicle from a private owner. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v284000 (steering) and 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline), but had not been repaired prior to being purchased by the contact. Shortly after she purchased the vehicle, there was a sudden loss of power and the check engine and other unknown warning indicators flickered.…
ODI 11141444
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. Before parking the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise from the steering wheel area. Upon driving the vehicle and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to maneuver, which caused the contact to briefly coast the vehicle off the road. There was no warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle…
ODI 11152452
Steering
Loss of power steering. Ford closed the recall on the vehicle after having it checked but nothing had been replaced. Now vehicle loses power steering in the middle of a turn and ford refuses to make updates to replace the steering column or update the software. All american ford in paramus, nj agreed that my vehicle should be fixed under the recall but ford corporation refused to reopen the recall even though…
ODI 11151928