Three problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2010 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2010 Escape.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise and the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to star Ford Lincoln (1101 s brand blvd, glendale, CA 91204, (818) 956-0977) where it was diagnosed that the steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, a ticking noise came from the steering wheel without warning. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number:14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. Djr.
Purchased new Ford Escape 06/01/10, at approx 800 miles it developed a metal to metal clicking sound within steering column when manuvering in and out of parking lots and slow speed turns. Brought Escape to dealer on 06/21/10, dealer said they have to realign motor to frame. Noise returned and Escape was returned to dealer on 07/27/10. Dealer replaced steering shaft and coupling. Noise returned again, Escape returned to dealer on 08/30/10, this time they are replacing whole steering column. As of 09/13/10 dealer still has Escape. Ford issued ssm # 21321 but this was a different kind of noise and service manager agreed. To me noise sounded like the steering wheel lock was trying to engage and that may be why they are replacing steering column.