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
While taking the kids to school, i was making a left turn across a busy road when, without warning, the vehicle stopped turning, made an alarm sound and seemed to decrease power. I was able to complete the turn just before oncoming traffic arrived at the intersection. As the wheels straightened out, the power steering returned to normal. As i made the next right hand turn, it again cut out in mid-turn and the 'power…
ODI 11133452
Steering
While in the middle of a turn on a city street the electronic assisted power steering failed without warning nearly causing a crash. The posted recall associated with this failure is 14s05 and this vin should be included.
ODI 11128638
Steering
Was in ohio, rainy day, tried to make a left turn and lost power steering. Very difficult to turn the wheel and thankfully didn't hit anything. Parked, looked to see if it was regular power steering (where i could find a place to add fluid if it was low-came to realize my car has an eps system), ate lunch and when i came back after letting the car sit for about half an hour power steering was active and responsive…
ODI 11128674
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel and front wheels vibrated out of control. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and found that the wheel bearing was the wrong dimension. The contact replaced the driver's side wheel bearing himself. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer for the steering failure and the steering stabilizer was replaced. The…
ODI 11287537
Steering
I lost power steering while driving on a highway. It happened unexpectedly and it caused the steering wheel to jerk on me.
ODI 11120419
Steering
The flange electrical key switch is faulty causing th car to not start the key will not turn, the dealership told me this is a common problem as well as some other escape owners i have talked with. This is an ongoing problem that is getting worse
ODI 11170708
Steering
Luckily my wife was driving at a slow rate of speed and only a block from the house, when with no warning lost power steering. The dash lit up with power steering assist fault. After researching i found many instances of this happening and fire having a recall on 2008-2011 ford escapes. Once going to my local ford service center i was informed that my vehicle was not one of them. Clearly a safety issue they need to…
ODI 11110891
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized and caused the vehicle to crash into a fence. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (mac haik ford pasadena in pasadena, tx) was…
Crash reported
ODI 11098736
Steering
My vehicle had a power steering assist fault recall in 2014, nhtsa campaign # 14v284000., ford recall # 14s05. I brought the vehicle in to ford in august 2104 to correct the problem. The power steering assist fault sensor just came back on . I do not have any power steering. I contacted a ford dealership and they informed me that once they corrected the problem in 2014 their obligation ended. They said that there is…
ODI 11098449
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ron tirapelli ford, 4355 w jefferson st, shorewood, il 60404) where the technician stated that the symptoms were due to an unknown recall repair performed in 2014. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed the information provided by the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
ODI 11089162
Steering
POWER STEERING SENSOR FAULT
ODI 11161303
Steering
The "power steering assist fault" light came on and i loss the power steering ability as i was driving down the street. Good thing i was on a city street and not going fast. I was told that there were no open recalls on this, but in 2014 there was a recall, but to update the software only unless the power steering had actually gone out. I want to know how did updating the software fixes the issue? I was forced to…
ODI 11088679
Steering
While driving heard pop noise. Car was not driving right and skid hazard light went on. As i was going very slowly on side roads, i got to a point where the steering wheel could turn back and forth but i could not change direction of car. Car was towed to a mechanic. Two mechanics with 30 years experience each said that they had never seen anything like this before. They removed and replaced steering gear assembly…
ODI 11092826
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the recall in 2014 at dowling ford (1011 s main st, cheshire, ct 06410, [redacted]). For the recent failure, the vehicle was taken back to…
ODI 11084371
Steering
2010 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to issues with steering. *ld the consumer requested for nhtsa to hold a public hearing to resolve power steering issues. The vehicle would consistently lose power steering while driving. *js *js *js
ODI 11080530
Steering
Power steering went out spontaneously while driving on city street. Car was impossible to maneuver and had to be towed to repair center. Was repaired for cost of $1500. Recalls were checked as mechanic said this was not a common problem, and many recalls for this make, model and year were found, but my vin number was not. Clearly this poses a real safety issue and should never happen.
ODI 11155856
Steering
I was driving my 2010 ford escape when i all of a sudden lost power steering while turning with no warning. I was able to pull off on the side of the road then my escape began to make a "dinging" noise repeatedly after the vehicle was stopped and put in park. The car then showed "power steering assist fault" . My escape has not had power steering since this incident. I called the dealership i purchased the escape…
ODI 11078784
Steering
Loss of power steering at low and high speeds intermittently on both city and highways. Car reported fault in power steering assist system, and driver experienced loss of power steering for 5 - 15 seconds at each event. The vehicle was up to date on all recalls, and had the 14s05 completed back in 2014. Dealership confirmed the issue is a failed torque sensor. Vehicle has 86k miles on the odometer.
ODI 11076498
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the steering wheel failed and was difficult to turn. Also, the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 146,250. *tt the consumer stated mechanic diagnosed sensor failure, vehicle…
ODI 11076708
Steering
Recall 14s05. I received a recall notice regarding my power steering shortly after purchasing this vehicle. I took it in as instructed. The dealership "reprogrammed it" as instructed by ford. Now the torque sensor that was also under same recall is out and they will not fix it. They are telling me the recall was satisfied. After doing some research and reading other stories about the same issue i feel this was a…
ODI 11079016
Steering
The vehicle was in motion at 55 mph on a highway when the electric power steering failed and had no power steering. The console then had a warning come up saying a power steering failure accured. This vehicle did have the recall done for the power steering at which time there were no problems
ODI 11078728
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the power steering assist failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun out without crashing. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000…
ODI 11072306
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to drive home. The contact called bill knight ford of stillwater at [redacted]…
ODI 11072409
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While stopped at a red light, the vehicle began to lose power steering ability and the "power steering assist fault" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sunrise ford of north hollywood ([redacted], hollywood, ca), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11066645
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle shook and the steering was difficult to turn and failed to maneuver. Also, the power assist fault warning indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (caruso ford lincoln, [redacted], long beach, ca 90807) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 11064615