2013 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 128
- 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 128 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 102 records
- steering assist · 42 records
- steering wheel · 32 records
- assist fault · 21 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- steering failed · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 52 |
| 30–60k mi | 37 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
On wednesday 2/12/2020, while driving home, i detected subtle signs of steering control irregularities and attributed it to icy road conditions. The following morning, 2/13/2020, on my drive into work, the steering condition began to appear again and intensified. I was fortunate to have made it to my place of employment and promptly scheduled a service appointment the following day, friday 2/14/2020. When i left…
ODI 11309514
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering became inoperable. The loss of power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to fairview ford sales inc located at 292 n g st, san bernardino, ca 92410, where the steering column was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the…
ODI 11307571
Steering
Upon driving the vehicle without notice the steering assist fault light came on and the power steering went out and almost hit another vehicle.
ODI 11307808
Electrical System · Steering
When started, vehicle displays 'power steering assist failure-requires service' warning and power steering is lost. This has happened three times over the course of two days. It does not happen every time the car is started, it just randomly happens. I drove home last night from work with no power steering, and along with this issue my usb ports would not charge my phone. My phone recognized that it was plugged in,…
ODI 11299679
Steering
STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN STARTED
ODI 11288905
Steering
When i start my 2013 ford escape light will display says steering problem and will no move into reverse. I have to turn it off and start it again then it will shift into gear. This has happened several times. Engine light will come on for about a few days and will not come on for about several weeks. I purchase this vehicle in 2019. I also noticed this vehicle has 15 recalls. Just a little concerned about that.
ODI 11297047
Engine · Steering
I am constantly adding coolant to my escape. It has broken down / shut off on me twice as a result of overheating caused by lack of coolant. Ford claimed the coolant loss was caused by a sensor. Something along the lines of a faulty sensor tricking the engine into thinking it was overheating and the coolant was being dispersed to cool the engine. I explained to the dealership that i purchased the car in 2017 with…
ODI 11300476
Steering
Steering assist failure. Anyone reading this knows that this should be a recall!!! You recall 08-11 escape and 11-13 explorer. But not the '13 escape. Honest, hard working people are on the hook for the better part of $2,000!!! This is a widespread issue. We bought this car new. It has been very, very well cared for. Recall this power steering issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 11269929
Steering
While backing out of driveway, i was unable to turn the steering wheel. Power steering was not engaged. Could not drive the vehicle in this condition. I had the vehicle towed to ford dealer. Diagnosed as a faulty power steering rack - electronic - cost to replace the rack was $2000.00. Ford has already issued a recall for the 2013 explorer but not the 2013 escape.
ODI 11287073
Steering
When driving, not related to speed or curves, you'll be driving along and feel the steering tightening and are then down to manual steering. You have to pull off and turn the car off. When you turn it back on it has reset and the power steering resumes. We have plugged in to an error code reader and it is not returning a code. An online search has shown an internal service memo (csp # 14n02 put out 8/26/2014)…
ODI 11256164
Steering
This incident occurred while the car was in motion. I was driving on a sunny day on the highway going 70 mph on a long curve. Without warning my steering wheel completely locked up. I was so scarred because people were going the same speed or above what i was. I thought quick enough to put on my hazards, i couldnt direct the car to go to the curve, so i figured i would slow to a stop and go from there. A couple…
ODI 11256291
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering failed to operate as intended most of the time. The failure occurred while driving forward and in reverse at slow speeds. Superior ford of plymouth (located at 9700 56th ave n, plymouth, mn 55442, [redacted]) was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11240530
Steering
Steering assist faulty when vehicle is first started then goes out. Has fone this 3 different times.
ODI 11234490
Steering
Was food shopping and when finished i got in my car and started it up. Got a message there was a problem with the steering assist. I could not turn my wheel so i shut off my car. Waited for someone to pick me up. I started my car to put the a/c on as i was waiting to keep the food i just bought from getting warm. The steering then was fine but every time i get in my car i worry that it will happen when i am driving.…
ODI 11230801
Steering
I was backing into my driveway and completely lost my power steering.
ODI 11235017
Steering
My power steering has gone out on my car. The message: steering assist fault popped up and then my power steering went out. I have a 2013 escape with 95,000, regularly maintained. Ford won't acknowledge there's a problem with the steering gear in 2013's, even though it was recalled in previous years and in other models. They want $2200 to fix it!
ODI 11221317
Steering
Started vehicle at a parking lot after driving the vehicle with not issues during the day, steering assist warning light came on, vehicle had lost power steering. Took to dealer, dealer quoted $2076 for repair.
ODI 11220607
Steering
The power steering went out on my escape. I had just pulled off of the interstate and stopped at a gas station. When i restarted the car, i had no power steering. The alert said i had a power steering assist fault. I had to have it towed to a dealer where they had to replace the power steering rack . The cost over $1800. Was there was a recall for this same part in the 2013 focus? If so, why hasn't it been extended…
ODI 11229757
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. After the vehicle had been parked for approximately twenty minutes, the contact re-entered and started the vehicle, but the power steering seized. The vehicle was towed to hunt ford (located at [redacted], franklin, ky 42134, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced at a cost of $1,800. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11218006
Steering
The 2013 escape won't pull out of a turn without additional force applied or will try and make a turn on its own. Once you forcibly make it straighten out, it works fine. This has happened seven times in the last six weeks. Fortunately we haven't been going faster than 30 miles an hour. If it happens at a freeway speed, no telling what would happen. I happened to my wife lasst week and she said if a car was coming…
ODI 11233920
Steering
The power steering went out on my car in the middle of traffic! Got it home. Next day the same thing happened!
ODI 11203453
Steering
Electric stering assist is going out and according to my mechanic may ultimately result in the stering being locked with the car in motion. Checking the internet shows many owners with the same problem. Repairs run up to $2000 dollars. It appears to me that any mechanical defect that could result is loss of control while moving would be a safety matter that should be addressed with a recall.
ODI 11191976
Steering
Car was stationary, we started it up after a day of normal driving. The wheel was almost impossible to turn. A warning light came on dashboard that said something like "steering system fault - service required." turned car off and on two times resulting in same warning light and could not turn wheel. Turned off and on for third time and light was gone, steering was easy again. We decided not to drive the car to a…
ODI 11186400
Steering
Turning the steering wheel was extremely hard shortly leaving the house after the car sat for a week in the garage. City streets and parking lot. Had to back up more than once to negotiate a parking spot. Made it home of about 4 miles. Power sterring was gone.
ODI 11183808
Steering
The eps system failed without any warning, and less than 2 weeks after a complete inspection of the vehicle. This failure makes turning the vehicle very difficult (nearly impossible). I drove the vehicle with no hint of a problem. Parked it in a garage, and when i started the car, the i got an error message "steering assist fault." fortunately, i was at home, i drive country roads on a regular basis and had this…
ODI 11182781