2010 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 18 complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
I was driving like 25 MPH & suddenly steering got locked & I had to stopped & I turned off the engine & restarted again then it was working normal.I am afraid if it happens on highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape hybrid. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering required excessive effort to operate. The power steering and traction stability control warning indicators illuminated. Leif johnson ford (501 e kaenig ln, austin, tx) diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering).