YearToAvoid

2014 Ford Escape Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 151 steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Escape, 7% of all complaints for that year, with 7 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 63,370 miles. No related recalls are listed for this year in the data provided.

Steering complaints
151
7% of 2,084
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
63,370 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden, complete loss of power steering assist while driving, with no warning lights, sometimes leading to a collision.
  • Some describe the steering wheel seizing up or becoming extremely stiff and difficult to turn, occasionally right after starting the vehicle.
  • Several report a front wheel separating from the vehicle while turning or braking at low speed, resulting in a crash.
  • One owner described oversensitive steering at highway speeds above 65 mph, causing the vehicle to wander and require constant correction.
  • A few owners had the power steering fail intermittently, going out multiple times before eventually being diagnosed or towed to a dealer.

When 2014 Ford Escape steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 17, 2013, latest Jul 28, 2026.

2014 Ford Escape steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter132013 Q42016 Q32018 Q22019 Q42021 Q22022 Q42024 Q22026 Q2
151 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q2 (13).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 200549 (4%)
  2. 200620 (4%)
  3. 200715 (6%)
  4. 20081,127 (57%)
  5. 2009828 (49%)
  6. 2010422 (20%)
  7. 2011409 (31%)
  8. 2012137 (23%)
  9. 2013302 (11%)
  10. 2014151 (7%)
  11. 201581 (7%)
  12. 201673 (7%)
  13. 201749 (2%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201916 (3%)
  16. 202018 (1%)
  17. 20214 (1%)
  18. 20225 (2%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Ford Escape?
NHTSA lists 151 steering-related complaints for the 2014 Ford Escape, which is 7% of the 2,084 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Ford Escape?
The data provided shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2014 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2014 Escape?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Ford Escape is 63,370 miles.
Have steering complaints caused crashes or injuries on the 2014 Escape?
NHTSA records 7 crashes and 3 injuries tied to steering complaints for the 2014 Ford Escape, with no fires reported.
Is the 2014 Ford Escape's steering complaint rate high compared to other years?
At 7% of total complaints, the 2014 Escape's steering share is lower than the 2010 (20%), 2011 (31%), 2012 (23%), and 2013 (11%) model years, but similar to 2015 and 2016 (7% each).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.