2018 Ford Escape steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 32 complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Went to stop on wet road traction control kicked in wheels locked up causing me not be able to guide myself off the road from hitting car it front slide the whole car shut down doors locked causing me to not be able to get out had to kick the door open and my phone was hooked up to the bluetooth and no cops were contacted like I was told it would be!
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist and the steering wheel became firm. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Escape
- Engine 1,510 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 266 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Wheels 25 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints