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2017 Ford escape Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford escape has 48 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Ford escape

Engine
1577
Powertrain
352
Other
129
Electrical
116
Wheels
71
Structure
55
Steering
48
Brakes
36
Lights
27
Airbags
19
Speed Control
18
Fuel System
17
Seat Belts
11
Suspension
8
Visibility
8
Latches & Locks
7
Tires
6

48

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 22, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThis vehicle has had multiple issues with starting. But now there’s a “Steering Assist Fault” that c...
Jul 21, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30 MPH, t...
Jun 14, 2025STEERINGMy wife was driving when power steering went out . Power steering assist fault shows on the dash. Sh...
May 25, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at an un...
Mar 10, 2025STEERINGSteering rack and pinion failure, should not be happening at this low of miles and have read of simi...
Feb 26, 2025STEERINGA previous NHTSA complaint was filed on [XXX] regarding a critical steering issue in the vehicle, in...
Nov 29, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the stee...
Nov 5, 2024STEERINGComing down my driveway, braking and preparing to make a hard right turn into my parking spot, the s...
Jun 15, 2024STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI had my car serviced with Ford 6/2024 for the replacement of a steering rack and pinion that cost $...
May 18, 2024STEERINGDaughter was driving and noticed initially that the steering wheel briefly lost power making right t...
Apr 27, 2024STEERING,ENGINECOOLANT LEAK ENGINE
Jan 18, 2024STEERINGThe contact owned a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instru...
Dec 6, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe power steering assist failed suddenly while my wife was driving the vehicle with our children in...
Dec 1, 2023STEERING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35–40 MPH, the contact heard a...
Nov 30, 2023STEERING,LANE DEPARTUREwhile driving the steering sweerves to the right doesn't do it all the time
Nov 1, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway and attemp...
Sep 22, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhen driving the vehicle an error pops up stating steering fault service now. When this pops up the ...
Aug 29, 2023STEERINGI was driving to NY from NC when my power steering went out in the mountains of PA there was no warn...
Jun 13, 2023STEERING,ENGINEEngine began smoking and had to be replaced 2 days after purchase (in 2020- covered under warranty.)...
May 25, 2023STEERINGMy power steering has gone out 6 times in the last month. It has happened once while driving on the...

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