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
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was able to be coasted to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine and waited a few minutes. Once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to champion ford volvo (2502 w 26th st, erie, pa 16506, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11124395
Steering
Steering on my 2011 ford escape has stopped working and it is very hard to turn especially when you're at a stopped position. It all of the sudden started and ford will not repair it on recall . Ford sucks!!! I will never buy another ford in my lifetime!!!! I cant even drive it because my arms and hand have chronic pain and this is only vehicle i have
ODI 11091214
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, a grinding type noise was heard when turning the steering wheel. The contact stated that the steering wheel became more difficult to turn and would jerk and vibrate. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the steering column was faulty, but the exact failure was not identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The…
ODI 11090324
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel jerked and the 'power steering assist default" message appeared. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact also mentioned that the jerking of the steering wheel had gotten worse in the past several days, to the point that the failure occurred when the vehicle was in park. The contact also stated that…
ODI 11084535
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While the vehicle was driving various speeds or idling, the steering wheel shook violently. Also, the engine and power steering assist warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to eau claire ford lincoln ([redacted], eau claire, wi 54701, [redacted]), but no diagnostic testing failure codes were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11091206
Electrical System · Steering
Beginning february 16, 2018 i began experiencing vibration and bouncing of steering wheel even when the vehicle was parked. I addition to steering concern - electrical system appears to be shorting out affecting the dash electronics such as indicator lights on dash, radio operation and door locks. The steering malfunction became steadily worse to the point that in early march 2018 i began inquiring on vehicle…
ODI 11078589
Steering
The power steering does not activate at start..must start several times to make it work first time this happened i was driving.i have only one hand this caused the car to hit the curb i had to have the car towed ford said my car was not on the recall .what can i do to fix this (not 1500.00 from ford) please help
ODI 11082343
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle shook violently and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and stated…
ODI 11072694
Steering
Power steering stopped functioning while turning at slow speed in parking lot. Vehicle reverted to manual steering mode until vehicle was turned off and then turned back on.
ODI 11066799
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While the contact's son was driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the abs and stability warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to andy shaw ford (1231 e main st, sylva, nc 28779, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor and column needed replacement. The vehicle was…
ODI 11067107
Steering
Power steering has gone out 3 times in the past 4 days. All at low speeds, less than 10 mph. I know there is a recall for the same issue with other ford escapes of the same year but my vehicles vin is not part of that recall. I am asking to be included.
ODI 11064910
Steering
Power steering stopped functioning while turning at slow speed on city street. Vehicle reverted to manual steering until the vehicle was turned off and then turned back on again.
ODI 11066798
Steering
Lost power steering -the car has 41000 m i have only one hand with the loss of power steering i was very close to an wreck..had to have the car towed..ford said my car does not qualify for recall ..escapes from 2008-2011 were recalled but my car is excluded???no explanation...
ODI 11054238
Power Train · Steering
Lost steering while vehicle was in motion on a city street. Power has cut out on many occasions
ODI 11052129
Steering
I am having the same steering issues as described in hundred of complaints 2011 ford escape owners . The power steering seems to quit and lock-up making it almost impossible to turn the steering wheel this seems to be a common problem with the 2011 ford escape , so much so that ford has a issued factory recall for this very problem with this model year escape display all the exact same symptoms , yet according to…
ODI 11048328
Steering
As i'm driving my escape, the power steering suddenly stops working at random times.
ODI 11047383
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering failed. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11044807
Steering
Failure of power assist suddenly without warning. Fortunately, it happened at low speed as exiting a parking lot. Towed to repair shop (non-ford) . Error code b2778 indicated with remedy of replace steering column. Appear that the safety problem identified under ford recall 14s05 is more widespread than the vehicles the recall covered forcing us to pay for this safety fix
ODI 11045329
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While reversing from the driveway, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (key scales ford, [redacted], leesburg, fl 34748) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at [redacted] and was made…
ODI 11054019
Steering
For some inarticulate reason, my 2011 ford escape doesn't qualify for the power steering shaft torque sensor recall - wth??? I have intermittent power steering. When it works, the steering wheel shimmies and shakes so badly, i'm afraid to drive it. Sometimes i have to turn my car on & off 3 or 4 times to get the power steering to work.
ODI 11045243
Steering
I am having the same steering issues as described in hundreds of complaints by other 2011 ford escape owners. The power steering seems to quit and lock-up making it almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. This seems to be a common problem with the 2011 ford escapes, so much so that ford has issued a factory recall for this very problem with this model year escapes. My vehicle (also a 2011 ford escape) displays…
ODI 11040198
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 mph, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mccafferty ford, langhorne, pa, [redacted]) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed or remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
ODI 11034536
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While the vehicle was at a stop, the steering lost power without warning. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to bob bell ford [redacted], located at 7125 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, md 21061) who stated there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The…
ODI 11170006
Steering
The electric power steering assist is defective so that when i turn the wheel, the car rumbles. The issue was diagnosed by a trusted mechanic. The defect could result in reduced precision in steering the car. The steering malfunctions at low speeds below 40 mph when i am trying to park my car or turn right on a road. The entire car rumbles and the steering wheel shakes.
ODI 11031439
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Suspension
Right now the fuel pomp stop working and the car turns off and then after a while turns on again. It was on a local street.
ODI 11012982