How common are steering complaints on the 2015 Ford Escape?

NHTSA lists 81 steering complaints for the 2015 Escape, which is 7% of the 1,100 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Escape?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering component on the 2015 Escape.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 46,149 miles.

Have steering issues led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to steering complaints on the 2015 Escape shows 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.

Is steering a bigger issue on the 2015 Escape than other years?

The 7% share for 2015 is lower than earlier years like 2011 at 31% and 2010 at 20%, but similar to 2014 and 2016, also at 7%.

2015 Ford Escape Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 81 steering complaints for the 2015 Ford Escape, 7% of its 1,100 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 46,149 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Steering complaints: 81; 7% of 1,100
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 46,149 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden intermittent loss of power steering assist, sometimes with a dashboard warning message, then normal operation resumes after restarting the vehicle.
Some describe the steering wheel locking up momentarily while turning at low speed or right after starting the engine, forcing the driver to fight the wheel to stay in the lane.
Several complaints describe an electric power steering fault that causes the wheel to jerk or pull unexpectedly while driving straight or turning, in some cases leading to contact with curbs or guardrails.
One owner reported the vehicle pulling hard to the right under acceleration, with the car sliding or losing traction on wet roads.
A repair involving power steering failure was described as taking multiple days due to parts being in high demand.

When 2015 Ford Escape steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 24, 2015, latest Sep 9, 2026.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q3 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2015 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.

2010422 (20%)
2011409 (31%)
2012137 (23%)
2013302 (11%)
2014151 (7%)
201581 (7%)
201673 (7%)
201749 (2%)
201832 (2%)
201916 (3%)
202018 (1%)
20214 (1%)
20225 (2%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2015 Ford Escape?: NHTSA lists 81 steering complaints for the 2015 Escape, which is 7% of the 1,100 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2015 Ford Escape?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the steering component on the 2015 Escape.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 46,149 miles.
Have steering issues led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to steering complaints on the 2015 Escape shows 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
Is steering a bigger issue on the 2015 Escape than other years?: The 7% share for 2015 is lower than earlier years like 2011 at 31% and 2010 at 20%, but similar to 2014 and 2016, also at 7%.