Ten problems related to power steering light on have been reported for the 2013 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2013 Escape.
My was leaving the house for work on Friday July 24, 2020. When driving down the block at about 25mph, she was making a left turn and her steering became very hard and the steering assist fault light came on and she couldn't steer it anymore. She called me and I went to assist her but I couldn't steer it neither, totally too difficult. I had the vehicle towed to local auto service center and they an estimate to repair after contacting a Ford dealership in a nearby city and they stated that the entire steering system has to be replaced at a total price of $2100. 00, I have checked around and notice that is a major problem with this vehicle and a lot of owners has had this problem and this is very dangerous, I am glad that my wife had not already gotten on tthe interstate. I really need someone to address this issue.
Steering fault light came and was unable to steer car while on freeway nearly causing a collision. Spoke to mechanic and said my car has electric power steering and has been known to fail when overheats. Has happened twice in last two weeks.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering lost power. The steering assist fault light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the fairview Ford sales inc dealer, located at 292 n g st, san bernardino, CA 92410, where the steering column was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. Fe.
Upon driving the vehicle without notice the steering assist fault light came on and the power steering went out and almost hit another vehicle.
My wife was leaving for work and her 2013 Ford Escape had a steering assist failure light come on on the dash board. The steering was very difficult to drive. She parked it and used my vehicle to get to work. I looked this up and there are no recalls on this except for 2008 -2011 Ford Escapes. But the problem is continuing through to 2017 from what I read online mileage ranges from 700 and up . Ford has no fix for this, they tell you they need to flash the computer and that fixes the issue. But it does not I have read many reports that this wont fix issue and that most people have had to replace the entire rack/pinion gear assembly and the computer portion of it only to have the problem come back again shortly after having new parts installed. I am old enough to remember driving vehicles with out power steering not to big a deal for me, but some people say there steering locks up completely and cant turn wheel. This can be very dangerous on the road and should not be allowed, I do not want to lose my wife in an accident because Ford is not fixing the issue. They need a fix for this that will not return in the future. I have tried to duplicate what happened this morning and have been unsuccessful, if I cant then Ford cant and there for no fix for the problem. This needs to be resolved before some one looses a loved one.
Tl-the contact 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact stated that the power steering assist light illuminated causing the contact to turn the steering wheel with force the vehicle was taken brandon Ford 9090 east adamo drive tampa, florida 33619 (phone) 813-246-3333. The dealer performed a diagnostic. The contact did not a received the diagnostic information. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number14v286000 (steering). The failure mileage was 124,000. Li.
Steering assist fault light came on as I was turning on a city street. Steering became almost impossible. This has happened numerous times.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape se. The contact was backing the vehicle out of his drive way and the power assist failure light illuminated and the power steering went out. The vehicle when turned off then on allowed the electrical power steering code to clear and the steering to now work. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer told the contact that they would file a complaint on his behalf and call the contact back. The failure mileage was 129,000. Tf.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving in reverse at a unknown speed the steering failed the steering warning light was illuminated . The vehicle was taken to a local dealer banner Ford located at 1943 n causwat blvd madeville la 70471 where it was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced however the parts needed to be ordered and will arrive on August 29. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 98,381. Ap.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The power steering warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. In addition, the contact stated that when attempted to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel would failed to turned. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to cabrera auto located at carr #2 km 82. 2 salida expreso hatillo, pr 00614 (787) 333-8410 where it was diagnosed but no failure code was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in recall. The approximate failure mileage 92,971. Aw.