16 problems related to steering wheel vibrate 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.
Steering;at slow speeds and especially at idle the steering wheel jumps back and forth. Jittery is how I'd describe it. At slow speeds it feels like a loose wheel when the steering wheel shakes. Throttle body; recall is expired. I purchased the car (second owner) about 2015 from a dealership in orange county, CA. I never received any communication from Ford about this issue. Oem throttle body failed in 2019, which was independently diagnosed and I replaced the defective component. No recourse at the present with either issue. Both are significant safety issues known throughout Ford forums and including the manufacturer.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer (priority Ford 3420 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23518 (757) 583-3673) where it was diagnosed with needing power steering torque sensor to be replaced. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Steering wheel shakes back and forth at idle while stationary and parked. My research reveals that it is a symptom of the failure of the steering torque sensor in the steering column. It seems like it would be covered in Ford recall 14s05, or recall #14v284000 but a cannot find my VIN number included in these recalls.
Steering wheel vibration getting worse by day seat belts in back don't work properly . Sometimes dont work at all breaks dont work after carwash.
Steering wheel shaking vigorously when idle and low speeds. Full power steering loss, with power steering system fault code shown.
The power steering failed, making it nearly impossible to turn the steering wheel. Shortly before the failure, the steering wheel began to vibrate. The failure occurred while backing out on the driveway and turning to pull out , thankfully not on a public street or while navigating the canyon roads in our area. The date of the incident was December 30, 2019.
Tl=the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving the steering wheel would vibrate at a stopped position. The steering wheel vibrated again and the power steering faulty assist alert light came on. The vehicle was taken to an indeividual mechanic to diagnose the issue . The mechanic told the contact that he pulled up the codes that showed to replace the torque sensor. The mechanic also stated that there was recall out on the issue. The manufacturer was called and stated that there was no recall. They tried to upsell an extendend warranty. The contact got the paperwork with the codes from the independent mechanic and went to the dealer redlands Ford inc. 1121 w colton Ave, redlands, CA 92374 (909) 793-3211. They said there was no recall but offered an extended warranty and referred the contact back to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 140,000. Tf.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel to turn in either direction. The steering wheel vibrated aggressively. Bob poynter Ford, inc (526 s jackson park dr, seymour, in 47274, (812) 522-2040) diagnosed that the torque converter switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and dealer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The failure mileage was not available.
A vibration sporadically occurs in the steering wheel when idling mostly but not only. At first I thought it was related to the a/c unit but it happens whether on or off. Temperatures are not affected on gages. I believe this was why the vehicle only had 55,000 miles on it when I bought it in 2018. The vibration occurs when moving or stationary when it happens its seems completely random. It has been happening noticeably for about a year now. At least noticeably. Probably unrelated but the vehicle has always had something a little off about the engine when I bought it. It seemed a little louder than it should be and not as smooth I thought it should have been. So it might been an issue the whole time but becoming more noticeable. When it happens it usually happens for 30 seconds to a minute but has lasted longer. Once it wouldn't go away at all until I turned the car off and restarted it. I took it into a Ford dealership about 4 months ago and explained the issue not as well as I am now since more time has passed and thought maybe it was a trottle body valve issue I read about and they said no there is no issue with that. Reading forums it sounds like it might be related to the power steering control. It is causing the steering wheel to vibrate so maybe it is a power steering issue.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the eps failed and caused the steering wheel to vibrate abnormally. It was difficult to turn the steering wheel in either direction and the eps warning indicator randomly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed by autonation Ford st. Petersburg (2525 34th st n, st. Petersburg, FL 33713, (727) 231-1323). The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from an eps recall and provided no solution other than the dealer replacing the part. The failure mileage was not available.
Power steering assist light came on while driving on the highway. Once I was able to pull over to a stop, I put the car in park, the steering wheel was shaking while I had the car in park. I put the car in gear and went to turn the corner and power steering was gone.
A few weeks ago I began noticing that my steering wheel would vibrate (really more of a jerking back and forth motion) while the car was idling. Soon it was doing it every time the car slowed or stopped. Now I can feel the jerking of the wheel even while driving. I took the car in to a firestone for service who told me that this was part of a Ford recall (14-s05) and that I needed to take it to a Ford dealership. The Ford dealership is telling me that the recall is closed and that I need to pay $1000 for a new steering column. I called Ford who said that there is nothing they can do. This is a major safety issue as the power steering can completely go out (which they know). Many others have had issues getting Ford to honor the recall and fix their steering column.
Steering wheel vibrates and entire car shakes when stopped or moving. Sometimes you can reduce the severity of it by applying a slight turn of the wheel, but even then it often starts again. It even occurs at highway speed and is very distracting.
Steering wheel shake vehicle is parked running at idle and the steering wheel shakes back and forth with out touching it. This shake also occurs while driving down the road at 55 mph.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel began to shake viloently without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering box was faulty and the steering column needed to be replaced. In 2014, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, her steering wheel starting shaking and became hard to steer. Her power steering fault warning light became illuminated and the vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and shut off. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. Ed.