Three problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2016 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2016 Escape.
Car started normally when leaving the home with autostarter. Drove to a gas station, parked, went inside, came back out and the car prompted with a "power steering assist fault" error. Attempted to drive, no power steering. Turned off car, restarted and issue remained. Upon getting the car to a mechanic, reported full power steering failure requiring full replacement of power steering rack and pin.
Vehicle had just been driving, I stopped, turned car off, and after 5 minutes turned car back on. When the car was turned on, car was stationary and a memo flashed on dashboard indicating 'automatic steering failure'. After putting the car in reverse I noted the vehicle steering wheel was locked and wouldn't move out of its stationary position. Car was towed to Ford dealership. Mechanic indicated that the automatic power steering rack failed and needed to be replaced.
Power steering gear failed causing car to loose power steering. Car was being backed out of a parking space when this happened. Pulled the car over. Turned the car off and waited 2 minutes. Turned car back on and power steering was back on. Drove to dealer without any further issue. They replaced steering gear.