Steering Related Problems of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Ford Escape Hybrid


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid

The Steering problem

The steering wheel locked in one position I pulled over shut off the car restarted and the steering wheel started working again. Is their a recall on my 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid with this problem. This scared me to death I got lucky and the road was straight and I was able to stop the car.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

I was driving out of a parking lot (going very slow) when my steering wheel started to shake and I could not move the steering wheel right or left it was frozen my entire dash board lit up. I quickly turned off the car and turned it back on - my steering wheel was still shaking but not as much and   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

The power steering failed as I pulled my escape from a parking space on a city street; I could go forward or back but only turn the steering wheel with great effort. I drove home with great difficulty, barely able to turn the wheel for the turns I had to make -- it was a very dangerous situation.   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Ford Escape Hybrid model year vehicles:



Escape Hybrid Service Bulletins
Escape Hybrid Safety Recalls
Escape Hybrid Defect Investigations