Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 2017 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (42 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).
This vehicle has had multiple issues with starting. But now there’s a “steering assist fault” that clearly Ford is aware of but has decided that manufacturing this vehicle anyway was the way to go. The vehicle won’t start again now because of this issue. Read details...
Issue revolves around exposed steering column near pedals. Column will move as you turn the wheel. My floor mat got tangled in the column simply by shifting causing me to lose steering. This is an extreme hazard, as anything that falls in the pedal well has the potential to cut the steering Read details...
Power assisted steering failed while driving around a corner. I started to veer into the on-coming traffic lane and almost collided with an on-coming vehicle. The warning appeared on the dash screen at the same time the power steering stopped working. There was no prior warning. Read details...