1. Ford Escape
  2. Problems
  3. 2015
  4. Steering

2015 Ford Escape Steering Problems

29
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 29 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • power steering · 19 records
  • steering went · 9 records
  • steering wheel · 6 records
  • failure mileage · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi14
60–100k mi8
30–60k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 17, 2015 · 15,700 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering

    While backing into a parking space, the abs and traction control lights started flashing and audible warnings sounded. The car started shaking. I was unable to stop or steer my car. I had a low speed collision with a properly parked car. Thank god no one was injured. Had this happened on an open road the outcome would have been different. I had reported this problem to my dealer previously. They applied an existing…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10794691

  • November 12, 2015 · 2,500 miles

    Engine · Steering

    When going down the interstate with the grooves in it the vehicle darts back and forth when i took it to the dealer and checked aleinment said was ok drove for a while bought it back again was told to like it or sell it or go to another dealer ship they did not even atemped to check tires hatton ford n dak 1 more time going to turn it in to the lawyer for the n dak lemon law

    ODI 10790263

  • July 30, 2015 · 450 miles

    Steering

    While turning left from a stop sign, the steering wheel locked, causing the vehicle to veer into the lane of oncoming traffic. The driver yanked the steering wheel hard to the right and the vehicle returned to the correct lane. This happened again on 7/31/15 while making a right hand turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on 8/8/15 and the tech indicated there were no codes; however the vehicle had an active…

    ODI 10758943

  • June 1, 2015 · 15,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While braking, the steering became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle veered into the other lane. The vehicle was taken to several mechanics, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was safe to drive, although the failure occurred daily. The tires were also checked and were verified as safe and in good condition. The vin…

    ODI 10871792