Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid across 10 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (110). The words owners use most often: “power steering assist” (15% of reports).
- 276steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 18%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power steering assist: mentioned in 41 of 276 complaints (15%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 23 of 276 complaints (8%)
- Torque sensor: mentioned in 22 of 276 complaints (8%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 18 of 276 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Ford Escape Hybrid at $2,000, and half of them between $1,550 and $2,400.
Based on 24 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 254 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 276 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 13% | 28,611 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 14 | 38% | 84,763 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 31% | 125,006 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 70 | 46% | 105,000 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 110 | 25% | 115,871 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% | 136,000 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 11% | 108,500 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 12% | 59,632 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the Ford Escape Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Car steering torque sensor not working properly causing power steering assist to be lost compromising electric power steering (eps) assist and increasing the risk of an accident. Ford has a recall 14S05/2014-193, but they are saying my car is not included on this recall at this time although it is…
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. [XXX]…
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 8 MPH, the steering wheel failed to respond. There were no warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel ceased to function; however, the contact was able to make a full turn of the steering wheel, and the vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became stiff and made a hard right and the vehicle jumped the curb. The brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Escape Hybrids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 276 owner complaints about steering for the Ford Escape Hybrid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Escape Hybrid steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,000 (half paid between $1,550 and $2,400), from 24 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “power steering assist”, in 41 of 276 complaints, followed by “difficult turn” (23).
Other Ford Escape Hybrid problems
- Engine problems (345)
- Service Brakes problems (321)
- Electrical System problems (240)
- Structure problems (186)
- Power Train problems (159)
See all Ford Escape Hybrid problems.