Steering Column problems of the 2014 Ford Escape

Four problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2014 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2014 Escape.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2021

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon backing out of a parking space, the power steering assist failed with an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resumed normal driving operation. A few days later, the contact stated that while at a complete stop, the failure returned with the "power steering assist, service required" warning message on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2019

Driver fault assist error. The power steering stopped working and vehicle had to be towed. Had to have the entire power steering column replaced. This happened when the car was parked after driving on the highway for 3 hours. We stopped for a break at a rest stop and when the car was started to continue the trip it gave the error and the power steering didn't work.

3 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2017

Seatbelts don't retrieve back in, rust under steering column.

4 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2016

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving 60 mph, the transmission blew out and the steering column fractured. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 48,000.




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