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2013 Ford Escape Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

298Steering complaints
10.9%Of all 2,739 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE1,261 · 46%
POWER TRAIN388 · 14.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM331 · 12.1%
STEERING298 · 10.9%
Unspecified / other297 · 10.8%

Share of the 2,739 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Ford Escape overview page.

Steering complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Ford Escape have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Ford Escape: 298 of 2,739 complaints on file (10.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Ford Escape have in total?

2,739 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 49 involved a crash, 88 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.