Table 1 shows nine common steering related problems of the 2014 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering failed (13 problems).
I was driving on the road when the steering started to get stuck, it got hard to move it, I got the warning on the car about a steering fault, stop safely. Fortunately I was able to pull over with no risk, I had to call tow, but it could have caused an accident. Read details...
Power steering assist failure service required. Happened without warning. Vehicle had been driven steady for hours. Issue showed when starting the car after very short stop for water. Very difficult to steer. Was able to reset by turning off the ignition and restarting. Read details...
Power steering fails intermittently when in motion and turning. . . Sometimes before pulling out. This has been diagnosed by Ford as a rack and pinion issue with a repair quote of $2,164 to replace. The car has under 69,000 miles. Read details...