How many steering complaints does the 2018 Ford Escape have?

NHTSA lists 32 steering complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, which is 2% of the 1,797 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Ford Escape?

NHTSA's records for this data set show no related steering recall for the 2018 Ford Escape.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2018 Escape?

The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 28,000 miles.

Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2018 Escape?

NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, with 0 fires reported.

2018 Ford Escape Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 32 steering complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, 2% of its 1,797 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 28,000. No related steering recall is listed.

Steering complaints: 32; 2% of 1,797
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist while driving at highway speed, with the steering wheel turning firm or stiff.
Some describe the steering wheel locking up or becoming difficult to turn, sometimes after cold weather or the vehicle sitting overnight.
Several complaints describe a warning light for steering assist or hill start assist appearing before the steering problem occurred.
One owner reported the rack and pinion needed replacement after the steering became stiff and noisy when turning.
A few complaints describe the steering suddenly swerving or turning hard to one side without warning, in one case leading to a crash.
One report describes a complete loss of power steering near a speed bump that owners said caused the vehicle to roll over.

When 2018 Ford Escape steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 9, 2018, latest Jul 21, 2026.

32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2018 to Jul 2026; peak Dec 2018 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2018 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 the 2018 Ford Escape have?: NHTSA lists 32 steering complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, which is 2% of the 1,797 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2018 Ford Escape?: NHTSA's records for this data set show no related steering recall for the 2018 Ford Escape.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2018 Escape?: The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 28,000 miles.
Have steering problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2018 Escape?: NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries linked to steering complaints for the 2018 Ford Escape, with 0 fires reported.