2010 Ford Escape: Loss of power steering
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2010 Escape report: loss of power steering. CarComplaints.com lists 28 owner complaints, average mileage 100,800 miles.
NHTSA has 441 owner complaints for the 2010 Escape in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767192 (filed 09/26/2026): “Loss of electric power steering assist power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds. steering locks up while driving. this has happened 3 times within the last 6 months. before this, the last few yea…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11742103 (filed 06/04/2026): “Front subframe on the right side prematurely rusts, causing the vehicle to loose steering and pull to the right.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: electronic power assist replacement (5 reports) replace steering column (4 reports) replace power steering torque sensor (2 reports) shut off vehicle. waited a couple of minutes (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,270 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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