Eight problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2012 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2012 Escape.
2012 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regard to reimbursement for replacement of steering column. The consumer stated the vehicle's steering column locked up while driving.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle was able to drive to its destination. The contact stated that the failure recurred on November 11, 2019. The vehicle was taken to echelon Ford (located at 4 s white horse pike, stratford, NJ 08084, (856) 627-8400), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
My power steering went out while I was driving to work. I was pulling into a parking garage. Luckily I was not on the freeway. I started the car about 3 hours later and it was fine. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the torque sensor. I mentioned the recall on the 2011s and the guy blew it off. . . Thankfully they didn't have to replace the whole steering column. It would have been 2500. 00. Instead it only cost me 775. 00.
Epas (power steering column) went out, not covered in past recall - many other people having powering issues with these Fords. . . Should be included in the recall!.
Steering became very difficult while driving on hwy at 65 mph . Took to nearest shop . No lights came on dash . When arrived at shop steering was in possible . Replaced sensor . Steering wheel would spin out of control on own . Ended up having to replace entire steering column.
The steering column freezes without warning while turning in motion. Causing the vehicle to not complete a full turn.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The traction control warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the power steering stopped functioning while driving 25 mph and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would contact him at a later date. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 468.