Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford Escape has 135 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
135
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering w... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. I had to use all my stre... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | STEERING | In other year models the power steering sensor has been under recall. I have a 2012 ford escape. Tha... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon driving into the garage, the steer... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | STEERING | Driving at normal rate of speed, Power steering quits and almost lost control of vehicle. I had to s... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and att... |
| May 1, 2025 | STEERING | Was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. Was able to get car safely... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 25, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed a... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | STEERING | Steering wheel locked while turning into a parking lot traveling about 10 MPH. No amount of force on... |
| Jan 20, 2025 | STEERING | I was driving this morning and the steering wheel became very hard to turn. I slowed down because I ... |
| Jan 14, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering locks up and you can not use the steering wheel at all. I was doing a michigan le... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the v... |
| Oct 9, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed; the l... |
| Sep 27, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and turni... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | STEERING | The power steering turned off while driving. I have an electrical power steering system. Almost cras... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STEERING | RE: Subject: Urgent Concern Regarding Power Steering Failure - 2012 Ford Escape (VIN: [XXX] ) I am ... |
| Jun 6, 2024 | STEERING | Ford Dealership diagnosed with Code B2278, Power Steering Torque Angle sensor malfunction. I see re... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | While doing an exhaust inspection on my car, I noticed the front subframe is rusted completely throu... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | STEERING | Power steering has failed a few times while driving. Purchased this Ford 2012 Escape in November 20... |