Two problems related to steering column 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist with the steering fault message displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
I started up the car and started backing out of a parking space. Could not turn the steering wheel and an error message popped up on the dashboard "steering assist fault service required. On a 2013 Ford Escape with 90k on it. I was able to to get it towed to a garage and they are replacing my steering column for $1800. My 1967 mustang with no power steering was easier to turn than this car. Luckily we were in a safe spot.