2010 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 423about this part
- Share
- 20%of 2,070 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 423 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Ford Escape, 20% of the 2,070 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My power steering broke down and my power steering assist light came on.I called Ford about it and they told me the power steering was repaired back in 2014 due to a recall.they told me that they are not responsible for the repair even they repaired it once. So is Ford responsible to repair it again because it was recalled once before. Thanks...”
NHTSA complaint #11373233, filed 2020-11, 190,000 miles“When I started vehicle steering wheel started to shake a little bit on its own, then I try to leave parking space and steering was really hard to move. I tried to drive like this but it is really hard to steer vehicle on this conditions trying to drive on traffic has become dangerous due to the lack of steering, I opted to stop driving this car until I can take it to the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11404302, filed 2021-03, 160,000 miles“Turning into a driveway my car started giving a warning beep, on control panel it said power steering assist fault, had no power steering, thought once it was drove and shut car off it would reset but that didn't happen. Still have no power steering, saw there had been a recall on this before I got the car but if this got fixed at that time it has happened again.”
NHTSA complaint #11320786, filed 2020-04, 128,000 miles“Was driving down the road in my car started acting funny .my steering wheel would just shack back n forth while drive or in park. When driving after about a week my power steering assist fault comes on .it was on for about three days .I go to get in my car to leave crank up car put it in drive in I can barely turn left to right.”
NHTSA complaint #11317219, filed 2020-03, 156,000 miles“Steering wheel locks up as if the power steering is going out. Started today for the first time turning right into a gas station and I had to slam on my brakes so that I wouldn't hit the guy coming out since I was so unprepared for my power steering to go out! I had the recall fixed years ago and somehow...its back! I see that this is a common issue with these vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11328251, filed 2020-06, 195,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V284000May 29, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September…Covers: Ford Escape 2008–2011, Mercury Mariner 2008–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10058224Mar 1, 2015Ford 2008-2012 escape/mariner: bulletin information regarding steering control module with dtc b2278, not required to have steering column replaced.
- 10058196Mar 1, 20152008-2012 ford escape/mariner: service information involving the power steering control module with dtc b2278- steering column replacement is not required.
- 10054916Feb 7, 2014Ford/mercury: if diagnostic code b2278 is stored in power steering control module (pscm), it needs replacing with torque sensor service kit that is available and if not, does not…
- 10034548Jun 1, 2010Ford/mercury: steering column pop/clunk noise on turns. Some vehicles may exhibit a pop or clunk noise from the steering column area while turning. This noise typically occurs…
- 10034530May 1, 2010Ford/mercury: clunk noise at steering; stops during first lock to lock cycle. The noise typically occurs during tight parking lot maneuvers. The clunk noise heard on the first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 18 | 1% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 32 | 2% |
| 2017 | 49 | 2% |
| 2016 | 73 | 6% |
| 2015 | 81 | 7% |
| 2014 | 151 | 7% |
| 2013 | 303 | 11% |
| 2012 | 140 | 23% |
| 2011 | 411 | 31% |
| 2010 | 423 | 20% |
| 2009 | 828 | 49% |
| 2008 | 1,127 | 57% |
| 2007 | 15 | 6% |
| 2006 | 20 | 4% |
| 2005 | 49 | 4% |
| 2004 | 26 | 5% |
| 2003 | 44 | 8% |
| 2002 | 70 | 7% |
| 2001 | 58 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Ford Escape
558 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
508 complaintsFuel system
507 complaintsEngine
493 complaintsElectrical system
216 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
90 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsElectronic stability control
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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