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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While reversing out of the driveway, the power assist failure indicator illuminated and the power steering seized. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and the electrical power steering was restored. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was awaiting a call back. The failure mileage was 129,000.
ODI 11111943
Steering
Have had several incidents of the power steering assist warning coming on, and steering is extremely hard to maneuver. Been told this is extremely dangerous if it occurs at highway speeds. Also told it is very expensive to fix.
ODI 11112109
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that there was an intermittent loss of power steering ability that caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The dealer (ted britt ford, [redacted], fairfax, va 22030, [redacted] or [redacted]) indicated that the vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) for the 2008-2011 models and would need to…
ODI 11101137
Steering
Vehicle loses power steering without notice; vehicle was stationary, i started it and received an error message that power steering failed. This happened twice. I read several related reports on this website and online and also saw there was a recall for this issue in previous year models. Dealership did not warn me.
ODI 11099544
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i turned on the car to get back home from the grocery store the screen showed "steering wheel at fault." the steering wheel was very hard to turn and i had to get home so i managed to get the car to the house. The next morning, the same thing happened again and because of this problem i could not take my car to a trip where i had already planned, now i can't drive it to work either, it has been two days and the…
ODI 11098359
Electrical System · Steering
While driving my 2013 ford escape (1.6l engine) on an interstate, i was traveling at 80mph on cruise control. Suddenly the cruise control was deactivated and i felt a jolt. I then observed a message on the dash which read engine overheating, stop safely. I then observed the engine light to illuminate, the coolant needle go to the red hot level, and i began to loose acceleration. The vehicle was not overheating and…
ODI 11096559
Steering
While arriving home (almost entering my garage), suddenly i have this message on screen 'steering assist fault service required' and it is almost impossible to steer the vehicle. Searching on the internet i've found a lot of people complaining about the same problem and how is possible that there is no recall for that.
ODI 11084210
Steering
I was driving to work last friday and i suddenly heard the alert signal and dashboard light and then i couldn't turn the steering wheel. The error message on the dash said "steering assist fault service required". I was able to turn the wheel enough to get it off the road. Luckily i was only going about 35 mph on the highway. The power steering had failed as i was driving down the highway. There were many other cars…
ODI 11085008
Steering
I started up the car and started backing out of a parking space. Could not turn the steering wheel and an error message popped up on the dashboard "steering assist fault service required. On a 2013 ford escape with 90k on it. I was able to to get it towed to a garage and they are replacing my steering column for $1800. My 1967 mustang with no power steering was easier to turn than this car. Luckily we were in a safe…
ODI 11080165
Steering
When driving the steering wheel locked up making it hard to control i thought it needed power steering fluid then i found out thatit is electrical but the dealeris acting as if it is not important i could have been killed i was in traffic and it locked to the right i had to slam on breaks before i hit someoneelsethis sold be on recall thedealer is not cooperating at all can you please help
ODI 11081241
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the power steering failed. In addition, the "power steering assist fault" warning message was displayed. El cajon ford ([redacted], el cajon, california 92021) was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11129984
Steering
The steering assist went out when i was turning into a parking space. I could not physically turn the wheel to move the vehicle. Had to have it towed to dealership. If this went out while i was driving at higher speed it would have resulted in a horrible accident.
ODI 11063706
Steering
I drove the vehicle to a movie theater. Parked the car and when i returned to the car. A warning light stated that there was a steering problem. I put the car in motion and it was nearly impossible to steer. I was able to get the vehicle to my home, approx. 3 miles, called aaa and had it towed to the ford garage. My extended warranty covered most of the repair costs. My main concern is that if my wife or i had been…
ODI 11061490
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While parked, the steering failed and could not be turned. Also, the power assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (christian brothers ford, 1375 highway 2 truck byp, crookston, mn 56716) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11058503
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. Unknown warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (fairlane ford, [redacted], dearborn, mi 48126 [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure…
ODI 11055537
Steering · Suspension
My steering froze up on my vehicle it will not turn right or left. And my shots or my struts have worn out too soon i think also on this vehicle but i need this suspension checked out in the steering checked out on this vehicle.
ODI 11055527
Body · Steering
While driving the vehicle at low speed (thank god) i attempted to turn and the steering hung up. I could feel the floor board under my feet move as i tried to turn the wheel. I forced it to turn and then stopping, i looked under the car only to find a large piece or the whole piece of the heat shield had come loose and was laying on top of the exhaust system and the steering. I pulled it loose, some was torn up, and…
ODI 11054960
Steering
I drove my 2013 escape se the evening of 11-27-2017 and needed to avoid a collision by braking and doing a very quick, sharp turn to the right. No problem with function after that, finished my errand and returned home, parked car in garage as usual. Next afternoon when i started the car there was no power steering, possibly no manual steering at all. Wheel would not move in any gear, in any direction, any more than…
ODI 11051102
Steering
Our 2013 ford escape at 82,500 miles has to have the power steering control module replaced at a cost of $1,900. Several times when turning on the car and backing up, the warning light "steering assist fault-service required" came on. Turn car off and back on then light goes off however a major safety issue to us and other drivers if loss of power steering goes out while driving. Requesting recall on the 2013 models…
ODI 11045223
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Car continued to shut off while driving locking up steering, brakes, etc. Car was brought to tunkhannock ford on 10/24 and remained there until 5 p.m. On 10/27. Told was doing it for them. I'm informed by a tunkhannock ford employee, the car was only taken out off lot & test 1 time. On 10/28, my wife, 4 & 8 yr. Old are driving & the car stopped 7 times total on route 6 in tunkhannock where a truck driver got out and…
ODI 11042965
Steering
Electric power steering failure while making a right turn at a city intersection that nearly resulted in a head on collision. Failure alert appeared on the dash so i had it towed home. When starting it up to pull into the garage, the power steering suddenly returned. Ford issued a recall for the exact same issue for 2013 explorers (#14s05), but will not cover the escape.
ODI 11041507
Hatchback/Liftgate · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was operated on the highway, the steering column seized. In addition, the liftgate opened independently. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and driven to the contact's residence. The steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford miami (16800 nw 57th ave, hialeah, fl) where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11033237
Steering
Can't steer car at all. Was moving on interstate steering became hard to move ,mechanic says u3000. This problem is all over google. But ford says there no recall. Could have kill me. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11025091
Steering
The power steering failed completely, i could hardly turn the wheel. Had to park and abandon the car. The vehicle was in motion, turning, in a parking lot.
ODI 11022291
Steering
Power steering. Failure on start up twice in two months and once while driving. Had to pull over and restart car and then it worked again. This is a dangerous situation. Had scheduled to take in while they also recall my door latch. Sounds like many ford owners have the same issue. After spending $2500 on a fiat repair for car less than 45k miles and now this car with less than 60k, i am never buying american cars…
ODI 11021312