2013 Ford Escape Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 302 steering complaints for the 2013 Ford Escape, 11% of that year's total complaints, with 5 crashes and 4 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this component in this data, and median mileage at failure was 81,280.
- Steering complaints
- 302
- 11% of 2,749
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 81,280 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist suddenly cuts out at low speeds, sometimes causing loss of control and a crash into objects or parked vehicles.
- A dashboard message reading "steering assist fault" appears, followed by the steering wheel locking up or becoming very hard to turn.
- Owners report the steering effort spikes dramatically without warning, as if the power assist motor shut off entirely.
- Some drivers describe a loud pop from the front end followed by an immediate loss of steering control at highway speed.
- Restarting the vehicle after a steering assist fault sometimes temporarily clears the problem, only for it to recur later.
- One owner noted an exposed steering control rod under the dash with sharp edges as a separate physical hazard.
When 2013 Ford Escape steering complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 13, 2013, latest Mar 16, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2013 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering problems in the 2013 Ford Escape?
- NHTSA lists 302 steering complaints for the 2013 Escape, making up 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for steering issues on the 2013 Ford Escape?
- This data shows no related recalls listed for the steering component on the 2013 Escape.
- Have steering failures caused crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 4 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2013 Escape, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 Escape is 81,280 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Is the 2013 Escape worse for steering complaints than other years?
- The 2013 Escape's 302 steering complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2010 (422 complaints, 20%) and 2011 (409 complaints, 31%) model years, but higher than most years from 2014 onward.