Ford Escape owners have reported 3,819 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (2,493 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (395 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a light and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn, and a crescent wrench warning light was illuminated. Read details...
Power assist steering failure light appears on dash board the power steering went out Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving their vehicle at various speeds they noticed that an abnormal clicking sound can be heard from the steering column. The contact stated that when this sound occurs the vehicle's steering wheel will seize and the contact is Read details...
I started my vehicle and I got a warning beep saw the display saying power steering assist fault. My steering wheel was vibrating and a loud motor type noise was sounding. I would drive and I could feel the steering wheel shimmy while driving. Read details...
My daughter was drive to college and stopped for gas. She called me saying the power steering assist failure. But she had not lost power steering. She called me a few hours later saying she could not turn her steering wheel to get turned around to leave the school. Read details...