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
I was driving when my power steering went out. It keeps saying "power steering assist default / service engine now". My dashboard is dead but it's still drivable.
ODI 10908720
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact loss control of the power steering. The contact could not regain control and the vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 90,565.
ODI 10903771
Steering
On 8/16/2016, in a driveway on a busy street, i started the vehicle and saw "steering assist fault - service required" on display. The car had lost power steering. Turning off and restarting car did not help.
ODI 10896639
Steering
Power steering fails without warning and displays the fault message "steering assist fault: service required". Failure makes steering very difficult and can result in loss of control. Dealership identified the cause as a internal failure of the pscm (power steering control module) and replaced the pscm and rack and pinion assembly to repair. Please note that earlier model year ford escapes have a similar problem and…
ODI 10896610
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the steering gear assembly malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to make loud noises within the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 10/07/16*lj *cn
ODI 10888252
Steering
Loss of power steering occurs and "steering assist fault-service required" warning appears on instrument panel. Steering the vehicle without power assist is extremely difficult.
ODI 10850055
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the steering assist fault service warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was not informed as to what caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,100.
ODI 10819441
Steering
Electric steering gear streeing failed. Over heated and had to be replaced. Possible fire issue. Unable to stree car.
ODI 10980462
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
On 10-10-2015, our 2013 ford escape 4wd started displaying an abs error code, along with a traction control system error and a "hill start assist not available" error message, simultaneously. The abs brakes would engage at low travel speed. We took it to the dealer, who determined that a rear wheel sensor had failed. They kept the car for two weeks and returned it on 10-21-2015. It had 24,273 miles on it. Now, 3…
ODI 10794394
Steering
Power steering quit instantly making steering impossible. Restarted engine 15 minutes later and was able to drive. Took to dealer where same error code showed and power steering quit again. Had repairs done for $1600 at 49,500 miles. Fortunately, vehicle sitting still when steering went out.
ODI 10790374
Engine · Steering
Coolant issues; constantly have to add coolant; at one point car overheated and went into shut down mode; dealer replaced engine problem still exists; poer steering has gone out several times; replaced racket and pionion; problem still exists;
ODI 11128433
Steering
After traveling on a 5 hour round trip i stopped to fuel. After fueling i started my engine and begin to pull away. No steering!! Received message 'steering assist fault'. I was just traveling on the highway at 75 mph. If i had been traveling at that rate with my 3 grandchildren riding....well, god only knows what the outcome would have been. It was totally in god's hands that i stopped before it shut down without…
ODI 10758615
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and drove normally. However, the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to cabrera auto (carr #2 km 82.2 salida expreso…
ODI 11090057
Steering
Driving on freeway at 70mph and lost all power steering and code popped up on screen that said "power assist failure" this will get someon killed or hurt if a recall is not issued.
ODI 10732471
Steering
I got into my vehicle on april 30, 2015, started the vehicle and a warning message came on the control panel-i don't recall the exact verbiage but it was something like "immediate maintenance required-power assist steering fault failure". I tried to turn my steering wheel, but it would not move. I shut off the vehicle, went back into the building i had just left. When i came back out about 5 minutes later and…
ODI 10717512
Steering
Steering wheel was hard to steer for a couple of days. I thought it was just from the cold weather. I could hear a grinding sound when i backed the car out of my garage. Took my car to the dealer and they have to replace 3 different parts in the steering. It is going to cost me $2000.00 i don't think a car that is only 3 years old should have this problem and i am not very happy. *tr
ODI 10692733
Steering
After running 15 miles, vehicle was shut off 10 mins, on restart a chime sounded and the information center indicated service steering assist, attempted to turn wheel and had no power steering. Turned off and restarted car, information center was clear, power steering worked fine. Loss of power steering is of course an unsafe vehicle condition. Contacted ford dealer that sold me the car used, to see if there was a…
ODI 10664663
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While driving vehicle turns off/engine dies at any speed without warning. It has happen 6 times. *tr
ODI 10630924
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning lamp illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken dealer who repaired the vehicle. The contact was unaware of the exact repairs made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The…
ODI 10605534
Steering
While traveling at approximately 50 mph on may 21, 2014 i suddenly heard a chime and a message appeared on the driver information center alerting of a "steering assist fault". Our ford is equipped with the automatic parking steering assist system. I then felt the steering lock up and dramatically reduce the ability for me to steer the vehicle from one lane to the other on the straight away that i was presently on.…
ODI 10593325
Electrical System · Steering
I have had 2 incidents where my power steering has gone out. The first was at about 25 mph and the other about 15-20 mph. Both times i got a message across my information screen that said "steering assist fault". It was really hard to steer the vehicle i was able to stop and turn off the vehicle since i wasn't on a busy street either time. When i restarted the vehicle the message went away and power steering was…
ODI 10595628
Steering
Driver was proceeding down a residential street when the vehicle suddenly veered to the right and hit several parked vehicles. The driver complained that there was absolutely no response from the steering wheel the seconds prior to impact. Once the vehicle was picked up by the tow truck and the underside of the vehicle was visible, the point of failure was quite apparent. The ball joint remained completely intact…
Crash reported
ODI 10592693
Engine · Steering
It started as a recall. There was danger of fire in the motor. Took in on april 21, 2014 and told it would be back in 2 days. Down hill from there. Bad water pump. Waiting for parts. The motor has been taken apart and put back. Dealer test drove and "check engine light" came on. This has happened twice. Ford has said they would send a "new" motor. This is july 7th and i still don't have my car back. Dealer said they…
ODI 10608781
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Starting in april of 2014 when the car was only 9 months old the warning light came on "get to safety" overheating engine. It went to pleasantville ford where they replaced the engine. 1 month later all the transmission fluid fell out of the care. Back to pleasantville ford where they replaced a part. Over the next 8 months the warning over heating "get to safety" would happen another 7 times. Ford would tow the car…
ODI 10723149
Steering
There was a sudden loss of steering control and a very large increase in steering effort as if the car had been turned off and there was no power steering boost. It became exceedingly difficult to turn the wheel and control the vehicle. I managed to slow down and make my way to the shoulder where i turned off the car and restarted it, which cleared the problem. This has now happened three different times in a…
ODI 10643053