2011 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 177
- 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 177 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 95 records
- steering wheel · 60 records
- without warning · 17 records
- failure mileage · 17 records
- torque sensor · 15 records
- difficult turn · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 58 |
| 60–100k mi | 53 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I was driving down a curvy road and my power steering goes out. I had to reduce my speed to about 15 mph to get to gas station. I turned car off and it began to work again. No check engine lights of any type came on. If i would of been going at a higher speed and it go out i could of gotten hurt. Good thing i didn't have my children in the car.
ODI 11141753
Steering
When driving my car at low speeds, the power steering unit locks up randomly and unpredictably especially when attempting to make a turn. After contacting ford about the issue, i learned that there was a large recall for escapes from 2008-2011 made at the kansas city plant, where my escape was produced at according to my vin number. However, when contacting ford about this issue i was having, they said that my vin…
ODI 11151845
Steering
My steering wheel assit light came on it's hard to steer my car it happened over night i had it for little over 2 years has about 85,000 miles on it got it when it had 32,000 miles
ODI 11143920
Steering
I have had at least 5 incidents where the power steering went out on my car, either while starting out or suddenly when driving, making it extremely difficult and i believe dangerous to drive safely. I found out my car fits the criteria for a recall for this exact problem (a ford escape, model year 2008-2011, made in kansas city) except when i entered my vin number to check on this on your website it did not…
ODI 11141622
Steering
POWER STEARING FAILURE
ODI 11141487
Steering
The truck has a loss of electric power steering. When going in slow speeds, it is very difficult to turn. When speed increases, it becomes less difficult to turn, however it is still very difficult to turn. On the street for example, turning in the next lane can be a bit of a hassle and making shap turns or u-turns are impossible.
ODI 11166238
Electrical System · Steering
While on highway traveling to chicago, my vehicle power steering failed. I could not turn the wheel without great difficulty. The power steering is electrical so cannot drive without power steering. Had to leave car stranded in springfield, illinois at landmark ford and pay $50 per day for rental. It is a safety recall 14s05 and has failed in hundreds of thousands of cars in the us and canada. According to the…
ODI 11131031
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving in reverse, the steering seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to don franklin ford ([redacted], columbia, ky 42728, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the ecu failed and a new steering column needed to be installed. The vehicle…
ODI 11130230
Steering
Steering going out freezes and wont turn. Replaced tie rods upper and lower control arms. Cost $1000. And 2 days later out again
ODI 11129245
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving at a low speed, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.
ODI 11123799
Steering
Lost power steering while driving to work. The car is extremely difficult to steer at this time. I found a recall (14s05) for steering problems with my year ford escape, but my vin is not affected. How can that be, ford? Stand by your product!!
ODI 11122092
Steering
Failure of the electric power steering system that caused a sudden loss of power steering assist during driving in the city.
ODI 11119665
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to move left or right. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel returned to normal. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 49,000.
ODI 11119683
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving at highway speeds, the electric power steering failed without warning and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to bob maxey ford, inc. (1833 e jefferson ave, detroit, mi 48207, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa…
ODI 11144860
Steering · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel seized and was extremely difficult to turn. The contact stated that the traction control and power steering indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The dealer (spurr subaru, [redacted], brockport, ny 14420) was contacted. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle…
ODI 11114642
Steering · Suspension
Frame failure, "k" frame supporting the engine, transmission and steering components fractured making the vehicle undriveable. This issue was a recall on 2001-2004 escapes.
ODI 11112600
Steering
2011 ford escape xlt 3.0l experienced power steering failure while operating the vehicle and in motion twice in past 12 months. Vehicle was operated on a city street and both instances were spontaneous. Vehicle was stopped, shut down and restarted after 10 minutes. Power steering resumed without further incident both times.
ODI 11110899
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Suspension
Very often as i'm driving the power steering will go out making it very dangerous to turn the wheel will just jerk away.. Also the fuel tank has always been an issue. Now i am unable to pump gas without gas leaking out. The wheels and tires always go flat i'm thinking something to do under truck
ODI 11114032
Steering
My scape 2011 suddenly loss of steering assist while i am driving, i was investigation and i found a recall number: 14s05 ' electric power steering for certain models 2008- 2011 ford escape, the issue here is that only certain models where recalled for dealer revision and my vin is not included in the program, so there are other models with same problem ford should open the program for other escape models, lossing…
ODI 11104489
Steering
Electronic power steering is out just like the recalled ford escapes from 08-11 recall. Vehicle was being driven in town and making turns when this happened. Vehicle was driving on busy roads in the city and became impossible to turn.
ODI 11099025
Steering
Power steering keeps failing. Would go out anytime, turning, traveling down freeway , street, anywhere . Never kow when it would happen. Would pull over, turn off car then start it up again. And it would work again it started in may and ford said it had problems with the steering on 2011 ford escapes but because my car was not made in kansas city it wasnt included in the recall
ODI 11144257
Steering
While driving at highway speed, the power steering suddenly, without warning, failed.
ODI 11092817
Steering
Power steering went out when backing up. Informed by dean sellers ford in troy , michigan that the torque sensor failed and it would cost me 1400 dollars to get it fixed and unlike other escapes from the same year with a similar problem, mine in not under recall. This does not seem right. Have always owned fords and stepfather worked for them for 30+ years. Hope that ford will stand by its product. Have 110,000…
ODI 11092329
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (varsity ford, [redacted], ann arbor michigan 18106) for a scheduled oil change. The mechanic informed the contact that the power steering control module needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened case number: cas14691951. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 11091399
Steering
Takata recall- while driving through my neighborhood at 20mph i lost complete power steering in my vehicle and was unable to turn left or right. After doing some research and having the repair fixed, it was stated that the steering torque sensor went out and was unable to detect driver steering input. Aligning with the current recall 14s05. Because my vin is not associated with this recall ford is not willing to…
ODI 11092276