2012 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 49 records
- steering wheel · 28 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- steering failed · 10 records
- steering column · 8 records
- wheel became · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I was driving in the city @ 25 mph and made right turn then the steering got really stiff. Was hard to control so i came to a stop. Could not steer car without forcing it. Had the car towed. When i started it up at home the steering was fine. I'm afraid to drive it
ODI 11289157
Steering
I was making a left turn when my power steering quit. At first, i thought my car had turned off but it was still running. Returned home(about a mile) and the car steering wasn't working and was difficult to steer. Called my dealership and they said bring it into be diagnosed. After turning key off and on, discovered that i again had power steering. 2011 escapes were recalled for this same problem. But dealership…
ODI 11280406
Steering
Tl* the consumer owns a 2012 ford escape. The consumer stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle was able to drive to its destination. The consumer stated that the failure recurred on november 11, 2019. The vehicle was…
ODI 11280296
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise. In addition, the steering wheel shook uncontrollably. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Later that day, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact parked on the side of the road and turned off the engine. When the vehicle was restarted, there was no power…
ODI 11278150
Steering
My wife had been saying that her escape steering would go out. It happens about 3-5 times per day. When she is turning into a parking lot the power steering will go out. She has to turn the key off and then back on and the power steering starts working again. I drove the vehicle over the weekend and it happened to me when turning into a gas station. I looked up this issue and there is a recall for this exact problem…
ODI 11268310
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tomball ford [redacted], located at 22702 tomball pkwy, tomball, tx 77375) where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was…
ODI 11209740
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The area of most concern is the issue with the steering. Eight months ago, i suddenly lost power steering just after exiting a freeway. Now it is making the same sound again and my mechanic feels the wheel may lock completely.i drive mountain passes, which makes this exceptionally dangerous. Contact with local and corporate ford says it is my problem to get it over an hour away to the dealer, and repair will be at…
ODI 11208741
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving in town at a slow rate when my braking feel like there was born abs and my car was getting to close and i applied pressure on the pedal but it wouldn't stop. My steering wheel became very stiff and couldn't turn it. An hour later, i was driving on the interstate when my abs, traction control light and stability light came on. My car would not turn well and i was in the middle of passing a vehicle. I…
ODI 11196661
Seat Belts · Steering · Suspension
My vehicle makes loud noise when i drive from the wheel barrel
ODI 11191264
Steering
Preheated the car for 20 minutes before leavng for work in -8 degree weather. Tried to pull out onto highway and steeering went out. Had to really manhandle wheel to make a right hand turn onto the road. Thought maybe there was snowin whhel well or something. I oulled over to look, whheels were clear. Tried drving forward into a round aboutand almost missed the curve. Very scary,steering became even worse so brought…
ODI 11183599
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later towed to lake view ford (located at [redacted], conneaut lake, pa 16316, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electric steering gear…
ODI 11181393
Steering
Lost power steering while driving. Very difficult to control vehicle. Prior model years were recalled for similar problem with electronic power steering assist
ODI 11156972
Steering
My power steering is randomly going out while driving. After taking it to a shop and having it inspected they told me that the computer forgot how to drive in a way. So they reprogrammed the computer. That night my escape did the same thing on my way to work while driving down the road. I got out of work in the morning and it was fine. Then today it went out while i was driving down the highway and i had to pull…
ODI 11156499
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering would fail at highway speed with no warning. It was still possible, although very difficult to steer, and at highway speeds presents a major hazard. This has happened multiple times. A recall exists on this vehicle for the same problem 2008-2011.
ODI 11152912
Steering
My power steering went out while i was driving to work. I was pulling into a parking garage. Luckily i was not on the freeway. I started the car about 3 hours later and it was fine. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the torque sensor. I mentioned the recall on the 2011s and the guy blew it off...thankfully they didn't have to replace the whole steering column. It would have been 2500.00. Instead it…
ODI 11153499
Steering
While driving the steering gets really hard to turn. It looses power assist. It will quit if you turn the car off and restart. I believe the vehicle is unsafe to drive. It is the same complaint involved in another recall but this truck is not part of that recall... 1500 dollar repair to replace parts from ford
ODI 11152413
Steering
Turned on to on-ramp to highway, powering steering failed. Hard to turn wheel to get off the road and pulled to complete stop and turned off engine. Waited five minutes and turn vehicle back on and power steering was working once again. Drove hwy 14 miles and took off-ramp and power steering failed again. This is a dangerous issue and there should be a safety recall on this vehicle.
ODI 11151046
Steering
Epas (power steering column) went out, not covered in past recall - many other people having powering issues with these fords... Should be included in the recall!
ODI 11150102
Steering
Power steering failed twice on our 2012 ford escape at approximately 66,000 miles. After driving the car on a series of windy back roads, shortly after setting out, the power steering system failed and became very difficult to steer. It was possible but difficult and very unsafe. Luckily we were not yet on the highway. Recalls exist for previous years that document the same issue but one has not been issued for this…
ODI 11154568
Steering
On october 26, 2018, i was stopped at a red light waiting to make a right hand turn. When the light turned green and i proceeded to make my turn, my wheel was tight and locked into one position. It was extremely difficult to straighten it out. I drove about one mile before i could safely turn it into a parking lot. I had to use all my strength to turn it and straighten it out. I sat in the car for about 15 minutes…
ODI 11163631
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact was able to turn off and restart the vehicle, which reset the power steering and returned it to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the steering column and steering housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Prime ford…
ODI 11149931
Steering
The steering became very stiff. I was in a drive through line and at first thought the tires were against the curb. Realized they weren't and managed to exit the line and turn into a parking place. It was like the steering wheel was locked. Called for a tow truck and when he got there an hour later, the steering was fine.
ODI 11144273
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost steering ability. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to golf mill ford (9401 n milwaukee ave, niles, il 60714, [redacted]), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11150063
Steering
On several occasions the power steering has stopped working causing scary action to steer the car.after stopping for 15 minutes or longer the car can c=be cranked again and the power steering is restored.i have written the ford motor company to explain this trouble and they have denied my request to have it fixed under the same recall the 2008-2011 escape owners have enjoyed to get this terrible safety issue to be…
ODI 11176592
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering wheel locking, when making turns while driving. Steering wheel locks on and off, to get it to unlock or back to normal handling, i have to immediately pulled over the side of the road in a safely manner, put car on park turn engine off, then restart car and the steering wheel works again. This is a very dangerous issue taking my car to ford dealer and see hoe they can help me resolve this issue as it…
ODI 11142952