2010 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid, 31% of that year's 59 total complaints. No related recall is listed in this data, and owners reported no crashes, fires, or injuries. Median mileage at failure was 125,006 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 18
- 31% of 59
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 125,006 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist cuts out suddenly at low speeds, making the wheel very hard to turn during a turn or stop.
- Steering locks up briefly while driving, sometimes forcing the driver to stop and restart the engine to regain control.
- A dashboard warning such as "power steering assist fault" appears just before assist is lost.
- Some owners report the steering wheel feels stiff or heavy right at startup, with the problem recurring on later drives.
- Several owners mention searching online or contacting Ford about a recall for this issue, but say their vehicle was told it was not covered.
- One owner described a jerk or dinging alarm at highway speed followed by hard steering when turning shortly after.
When 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 22, 2012, latest Oct 25, 2024.
Steering recalls for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Escape Hybrid model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints for the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for this model year, which is 31% of the 59 total complaints filed for 2010.
- Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for this component and year, though some owners mention recall numbers in their complaint text.
- At what mileage do steering failures typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 125,006 miles.
- Did steering failures cause crashes or injuries in the 2010 Escape Hybrid?
- According to this data, none of the 18 steering complaints for 2010 involved a crash, fire, or injury.
- How does 2010 compare to other Escape Hybrid years for steering complaints?
- 2010 had 18 steering complaints (31% share) and 2011 had 14 (38% share); later years such as 2012 through 2025 show far fewer, mostly single digits or none.