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
I received a recall letter for my 2010 escape concerning the electrical power steering system. When the car was taken to the dealer there were no codes but they "reprogrammed" the sensor. Now two years later the torque sensor has gone bad cause the power steering to stop work while driving. When i go back to the dealer they say they wont do anything since it was reprogrammed already. The safety issue still exist.
ODI 10958489
Steering
In july 2014, ford issued a recall (14s05/nhtsa recall 14v-284) for defective torque sensors (for power steering). My vehicle was recalled. Ford had an option of re-programming or replacing the part. Although i wasn't experiencing a problem at the time, ford reprogrammed my vehicle in july 2014. But in jan. 2017, the defective part failed and the power steering was lost while driving on a local street.. I had to…
ODI 10945682
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering assist warning message appeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10939940
Steering
I had my car programming updated and just recently, my power steering went completely out which is causing me to need my whole steering column replaced. I contacted ford, however, they stated since they "closed" recall 14s05, they would not cover the damages. My car has been in the shop for a week now as i battle with ford. Ford and sterling mccall are rude and will need assist with this issue as the recall repair…
ODI 10937948
Steering
We have a ford escape with 76000 mi. The steering went out as we driving . Ford said it would cost 1400 hundred dollars. Pay it. *tr
ODI 10936784
Steering
Steering wheel vibrates and entire car shakes when stopped or moving. Sometimes you can reduce the severity of it by applying a slight turn of the wheel, but even then it often starts again. It even occurs at highway speed and is very distracting.
ODI 10956830
Steering
My daughter [xxx]- while driving power steering failed- locking up the steering wheel and making it very difficult to turn the vehicle. "power steering assist fault" warning light on dash- brought to saxon ford, mpls to discuss- said nor recall even though web is full of this same problem with vehicle said this one not in recall. $950 later replaced the power steering torque sensor- (code dtc2278) (but now horn does…
ODI 10935363
Steering
Steering column not working stationary or in motion
ODI 10928059
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. During the incident, the "power steering assist fault" warning message displayed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
ODI 10926724
Steering
2010 ford escape was stationary when an error message appeared on the dashboard indicating "power steering fault." the wheel would turn but only with great effort. My mechanic indicated the power steering module needed to be replaced and is covered by a ford recall. Further investigation revealed that, while subject to the ford recall, the dealer "updated the software" and ford would not repair the faulty power…
ODI 10925368
Steering
Ford escape power assist steering recall just purchased vehicle oct 14 2016. Nov 7,2016 the power steering assist went out when making a left turn at 10mph. Found out there was a recall on this, took to dealership & they told me no recall on this vehicle was found. Dealership wants $700 to fix. Contacted ford customer support & was informed that a system update was done in aug 2014 for the recall. On 2nd call to…
ODI 10925161
Steering
Steering wheel shake vehicle is parked running at idle and the steering wheel shakes back and forth with out touching it. This shake also occurs while driving down the road at 55 mph. *tr
ODI 10919786
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 10 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque and bolt sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10919191
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and it became very difficult to steer or turn the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 58,000. Updated 01/06/2017*ct consumer stated to fix this problem performed 11-05-14 by the same dealer. Part failed 10-25-16 dealer charged $729 to…
ODI 10917392
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering seized. The dealer stated that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
ODI 10916106
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While backing out of a parking space, the vehicle lost power steering and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000. Updated…
ODI 10914158
Steering
Complete loss of power steering 65 miles per hour i 94 dry pavement
ODI 10913857
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to mike white ford of coeur d'alene (315 w clayton ave, coeur d'alene, id 83815, [redacted]), but the part was not available. Instead, the dealer updated the software. In addition, the contact stated that the electric power steering indicator flashed and the steering…
ODI 11193365
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact took the vehicle to fox grand traverse ford lincoln mercury (3464 us-31, traverse city, mi 49684, [redacted]) to be repaired per an unknown recall, but the power steering assist unit that the dealer performed a computer update on malfunctioned. As a result, the contact's vehicle did not have power steering ability. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who…
ODI 11150061
Steering
When i was taken a left turn, in the middle of that turn the power steering went out. It all most cause a accident. Ford had a recall on a software upgrade last year an, because i had this done they will not cover any of the cost for repairs.
ODI 10905906
Electrical System · Steering
This can happen any time the engine is stop, while park at home,shopping any where the engine is stop . To start the key in inserted to steering column opening and it will not engage properly at times it takes to move back and fort the key while inserted and it will start, this is happening more often now. Took the escape to grand prairie ford texas and they said it was the steering column lock module need to be…
ODI 10904529
Electrical System · Steering
The ignition switch on my vehicle no longer works and has to be replaced. This is a recall for the 2009 ford escape but not the 2010 and ford is telling me i have to pay between $500 and $600 to fix something they know if broken. The advisor even told me that ford is aware it is the exact same parts in the 2009 and 2010 that is broken but ford will not issue a recall until enough people complain about the issue.…
ODI 10896328
Steering
A recall was issued in 2014 for the power steering. I took my vehicle to the dealer and the "fixed" the recall in oct of 2014. Today the power steering failed while my husband was driving the car. He was also making a turn in a busy intersection. Had i been driving, i would not have been able to control the car with manual steering and may have caused an accident. I have put less than 20k miles on the car since the…
ODI 10888413
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My 2010 ford escape has a misfire between the steering or ignition column and the electrical system, the car rides very rough and has lost power steering during driving on a highway, brought into ford dealership and they said no recall for the parts needed to repair, i read thenhtsa reports and read all the facts that happened to my car it said it is the control module and instrument cluster module.. But dealership…
ODI 10889156
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
TAKATA RECALL
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10871733