How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Escape?

NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2017 Escape, which is 2% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering issues reported on the 2017 Escape.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Escape is 45,500 miles.

Are steering complaints worse on the 2017 Escape than other years?

No. The 2017 Escape's steering complaint share is 2%, far lower than the 20% to 31% shares seen on 2010-2012 Escapes.

Did steering problems cause crashes or injuries on the 2017 Ford Escape?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2017 Escape, out of 49 total steering complaints.

2017 Ford Escape Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2017 Ford Escape, 2% of its 2,684 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 45,500 miles. That share is much lower than the 2010-2013 Escapes. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 49; 2% of 2,684
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 45,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, often with a dashboard warning light, making the wheel heavy and hard to turn.
Some describe the steering wheel becoming stiff or briefly locking up, sometimes recovering after the vehicle is restarted.
Several complaints describe the electronic power steering assist failing while turning at low speed, including during parking maneuvers.
One owner reported the steering module disabling due to heat buildup, causing the wheel to become immovable temporarily.
A few incidents describe sudden veering or loss of directional control that led to a crash.

When 2017 Ford Escape steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2017, latest Jul 29, 2025.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Jul 2025; peak Jul 2022 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2017 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 many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford Escape?: NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2017 Escape, which is 2% of the 2,684 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2017 Ford Escape?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the steering issues reported on the 2017 Escape.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2017 Escape is 45,500 miles.
Are steering complaints worse on the 2017 Escape than other years?: No. The 2017 Escape's steering complaint share is 2%, far lower than the 20% to 31% shares seen on 2010-2012 Escapes.
Did steering problems cause crashes or injuries on the 2017 Ford Escape?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2017 Escape, out of 49 total steering complaints.