One problem related to steering failed has 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.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later towed to lake view Ford (located at 12381 conneaut lake rd, conneaut lake, PA 16316, (814) 382-5485) where it was diagnosed that the electric steering gear module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 58,718.