Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 266 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (141 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (51 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and became difficult to steer. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn, without warning. The contact called hassett Ford (3530 sunrise hwy, wantagh, NY 11793, (516) 785-7800) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Read details...
When driving in the mountains the power steering assist fault indicator came up and vehicle lost power steering completely Read details...