2015 Ford Escape: Steering failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Escape report: steering failure. CarComplaints.com lists 12 owner complaints, average mileage 40,700 miles.
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints for the 2015 Escape in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763150 (filed 09/09/2026): “While driving the power steering goes completely out. it jolts suddenly and causes to steer off course. the steering tightens up making it difficult to safely make turns. occasionally the steering assist goes back on without warning, forcing another jolt and o…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758629 (filed 08/21/2026): “"while driving down a steep mountain hill, my 2015 ford escape suffered a sudden and complete loss of electric power steering assist without any advance warning... we came within inches of a catastrophic collision and almost crashed directly into a utility pol…”
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: replace power steering control module (4 reports) replace steering column (3 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 $1,910 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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