2012 Ford Escape Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2012 Ford Escape?
139 owners have reported steering problems on the 2012 Ford Escape, 23% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 71,000–133,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
139 complaints 23% of all 2012 complaints 100,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (99 of 139). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Escape year
Related recalls
No recall covers steering problems on the 2012 Ford Escape. See all 2 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Ford Escape problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Ford Escape steering problems?
Complaints most often name the electric power assist system.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Escape steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 71,000–133,000 miles. The middle value is about 100,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford Escape steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Ford Escape. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Escape year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Escape, with 1,127 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.