2014 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 69
- 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 69 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 51 records
- steering wheel · 21 records
- steering assist · 19 records
- assist fault · 11 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- notified failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
A fault in the electric power steering (eps) system resulted in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This unexpectedly increased the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which increased the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.
ODI 11025473
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Power steering goes out when you step on the acelator to merge into traffic and the vehicle attempts to stall taking off from stop sign. Also at 14000 miles i was told all four wheels needed alignment and i did not ask them to check alignment. I was told i get 30 plus mpg and have not been able to get over 24 mpg
ODI 11005329
Steering
Steering assist failure service required warning sign came up. Steering wheel stopped working because really tight and wouldnt turn at all. Vehicle was luckily stationed when discovering the problem but problem continued to occur while vehicle was in motion as well
ODI 10995783
Steering
November 21st, 2016 rack and pinion failed at 32,300 miles on a 2014 ford escape 4x4 titanium. 2.0 turbo. Dealership said it was defective and unit was making a "ratchet" noise when turned. Dealership said it was all covered under warranty and replaced unit at no charge. One month later service manager called me and said it was not covered under warranty, even though my vehicle is less than three years old and had…
ODI 10937606
Steering
While driving 50mph just before 90deg. Corner light came on dash power steering just quit. Was barely able to pull over and stop. I shut car off and check found nothing. When i restart problem went away took car to dealer but it read no codes so they wont do anything. So when will it happen again? Find hard to believe when hook up it only reads what is wrong and no history of what happened.
ODI 10905514
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the transmission blew out and the steering column fractured. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10893594
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was restarted and operated properly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering failed and needed to be replaced. It was unknown if the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. The vehicle vin was not…
ODI 10884586
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving approximately 3 mph and making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel suddenly separated from the vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering mechanism was defective. The manufacturer was not notified of…
Crash reported
ODI 10874886
Steering
Tl* the contact owns as 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the while making a left or right turn at various speeds, an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000. Updated 10/06/16*lj *tr
ODI 10899821
Steering
The steering would not center and lost power and locked up could not turn right or left. *tr
ODI 10695035
Electrical System · Steering
Car just exited the highway. Drove approximately a quarter mile and made a right turn. The steering locked up in mid turn. Fortunately there were no cars parked on this particular street or there would have been an accident. Managed to straighten wheel and able to pull in a parking spot. Car's electrical system started shutting down to save battery power. Had car towed to ford dealer. They say the alternator was…
ODI 10683918
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
My wife pulled up driveway, i happened to be outside next to car when she pulled in. We suddenly heard loud crunching sound and she stopped. When we found nothing i asked her to back up. We heard crunching sound again and she said the steering wheel was not controlling car. She immediately stopped. We discovered right front wheel pushed against tire well of body frame. Next day when tow truck lifted car, we…
ODI 10660017
Steering
Steering wheel suddenly stopped working when i stopped at a gas station and gave an error message "steering assist fault service required". Car is barely 3 months old. *tr
ODI 10628129
Steering
I was waiting in line to enter the freeway. A yellow warning sign came on in the car, and then there was no control of the steering wheel. It locked. I was able to crank on it with all my strength, put on my hazard lights, and my daughter hung out the window to wave us over a few inches to the right. I then entered a safe lot to call roadside assistance. But, while i was on the phone with them, the yellow light went…
ODI 10628346
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering has gone out in this new vehicle 3 separate occasions. When looked at by a technician, they do not know what is wrong. Been in the shop for over 20 days. *tr
ODI 10619336
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving on highway i accidentally depressed the keyless start-stop button. The engine shut off, power steering and brakes were lost and engine would not restart by pushing start-stop button. I was able to slow car - with other cars close behind- shift gear shift to neutral and apply brake pedal so that start-stop button would restart engine. I have had ford dealership check keyless start-stop system and they…
ODI 10593199
Steering
I was driving to pick up my daughter from school and the car steering stiffened up. I was in the parking lot so luckily nothing happened. I stopped and restarted the car but it was still stiff that it was impossible to turn and take car out of the lot. I had to leave the car there and bring the kids home on my own. Not what you can expect from a new car and certainly very luck y to not happen on the highway. Ford…
ODI 10556380
Steering
11/13. Had car for 2 months. Stopped for gas, fueled up got in to leave power steering gone. Had to call husband to come get car as i could not turn the wheel. Had vehicle towed to ford dealer. Dealer not helpful, said they were able to see power steering was lost unable to fix. Vehicle or computer somehow fixed itself? Happened again 8/22/14. Thankfully it happened in front of my home & did not need assistance.…
ODI 10627647
Steering
The vehicle's steering is too sensitive at higher speed. Generally speaking above 65 mph any movement of the steering wheel will cause the vehicle to go that direction. When a correction is made, the vehicle goes the opposite way (too much) which tends to make vehicle feel and look as if it wanders on the roadway. From what i understand this is due to "electronic steering." many complains are found online of the…
ODI 10608092