2012 Ford Escape: recalls and problems

Steering2026-09-26

I started the truck and began to back out of my parking spot but the steering was so stiff i couldn't turn so i shut it off. after about 3 minutes i stated it up and the steering was fine. the. it happened the next day while i was driving and that was terrifying!!! it became extremely difficult to steer so i found the strength to turn and park. after turning the truck off and on it was fine.. now the truck is in my d

Structure2026-09-19

Sun roof is leaking into the passenger compartment. car was typically parked under cover and not driven in inclement wether. drain hose was found not to be clogged however water is leaking into the passenger compartment. staining the headliner seats and collecting on the floors. the date is the most recent occurrence. the water falls into the vehicle and can short or cause fire to occur on the instrument panel, radi

Steering,Electrical System2026-04-30

Vehicle: 2012 ford escape issue: loss of steering assist while driving while operating my vehicle, the power steering assist suddenly fails, making the steering wheel extremely difficult to turn. this creates a dangerous driving condition and significantly increases the risk of an accident. this issue appears to match known problems with the electric power steering system in this vehicle, which has been the subjec

Steering2026-03-24

I was driving approximately 35mph and the steering got extremely difficult. i had to use all my strength to try to turn the wheel. i pulled into a gas station parking lot, turned the car off, restarted the car and steering was back to normal. has happened 2 times since. i had a mechanic friend look at it and he couldn't find a reason why it would do that.