2013 Ford Escape Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2013 Ford Escape?
302 owners have reported steering problems on the 2013 Ford Escape, 11% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 51,000–103,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
302 complaints 11% of all 2013 complaints 82,000 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 (188 of 302). 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 2013 Ford Escape. See all 18 recalls for this year.
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Other 2013 Ford Escape problems
Common questions
What are common 2013 Ford Escape steering problems?
Complaints most often name the rack and pinion, gear box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) and column.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Escape steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 51,000–103,000 miles. The middle value is about 82,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2013 Ford Escape steering problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2013 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.