2022 Ford Escape Steering Problems
3 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your car displayed a "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message on the dashboard and you immediately lost power steering, making the steering wheel much harder to turn—especially at low speeds. While the message appeared a few times before at startup and went away after restarting, this time it happened while you were driving, which could be dangerous during turns. The issue likely involves the power steering system's electronic control module or sensor and will need diagnosis and repair at a dealership.
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While going on the highway it braked hard and displayed service stabilitrak light with traction control light flashing went away after 10 seconds. Then I pulled into my driveway and it snapped the wheel out of my hand forcefully almost breaking my wrist and wouldn't let me turn right. Towed it to ford where they claim a loose battery terminal was present. No warning at all before this. Upper engine noise too (possibly pulley) 28k miles and trans is shifting hard as well. The trust for the vehicle is gone. I have a video as well of the steering wheel snapping.
On three separate occasions, the steering wheel has locked while the vehicle is in drive. My safety is at risk as the car becomes inoperable. I brought the vehicle in for service, and was told they were unable to reproduce it. No warnings or alerts were received after the incidents.