2011 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering wheel locked in one position i pulled over shut off the car restarted and the steering wheel started working again. Is their a recall on my 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid with this problem. This scared me to death I got lucky and the road was straight and I was able to stop the car. [XXX]…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality…”
filed Apr 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 31% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 70 | 46% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 110 | 25% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 11% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.