2013 ford escape power steering recall forum. 5L with 87k. This temporary fault message occurs due to a Nov 10, 2022 · Hello all! I need your expertise with my dilemma on a 2014 escape 2. Apr 13, 2019 · Steering problems don't get mentioned often on this forum, and this is where people vent when their Escape breaks down, so it doesn't seem to be a widespread problem. Oct 15, 2013 · Usually, an FEH will rack up at least 200,000 miles before the electric power steering unit typically fails. Don't see me ever buying or recommending another Ford, especially the Escape. I have heard of recalls for steering problems but my car doesn't seem to be covered. Jan 4, 2025 · This comprehensive guide will delve into the details of the Ford Escape power steering recalls, explaining the issues, the affected vehicles, and what you should do if your vehicle is included. Nov 27, 2023 · The mechanic checked the codes and it indicated it is the power steering module. Mar 28, 2014 · BCM 5681 – 2013 Escape – Message Center – “Steering Assist Fault Service Required” – False Message Some 203 Escape may temporarily display the message “Steering Assist Fault Service Required” (approximately 1-2 seconds before disappearing ) in the cluster on initial startup with no corresponding loss of assist or steering DTCS. The dealer say, didn't find any fault and Oct 27, 2022 · Welcome to the forum. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2013 Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. 0 km - Total Distance -MOD_SUP_V: 12. com shows 22 posts describing the problem, seemingly occurring when the car has racked up around 60,000 miles. My wife drives this car. Ford hasn't issued a recall for the steering assist for any manufactured year of the Escape. Aug 20, 2018 · Hello, I have similar prolbmes with my Escape SE 2018 1,5 4x4 I have chceked it with Forscan: Code: C102D - High Friction Inside Power Steering Status: - DTC Present at Time of Request - Malfunction Indicator Lamp is On for this DTC Module: Power Steering Control Module Freeze Frame : -GLOBTIM: 32582214 sec - Global real time -TOTDIST: 9560. Sep 27, 2016 · 2015 Ford Escape Steering Assist Fault I bought 2015 Ford Escape with 27K miles on it. The steering get locked. Feb 9, 2020 · 25 problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2013 Ford Escape. After one week "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" message appears and goes on display panel during start and after putting in drive mode. Try the "Search Community" function as I recall reading some old posts regarding the power steering failing. After powering down the vehicle and restarting, the power steering will begin working Feb 3, 2023 · Actually, I understand that the 2013/2014's may have been recalled but Ford's attitude toward the 2015 owners is "tough luck". Mar 1, 2021 · Unfortunately, that’s exactly what some 2013 Ford Escape owners began reporting. From memory it does normally seem to require the expensive work you mentioned. This used to require the replacement of the steering column to fix it, but now I think there's a repair kit that allows you to just replace the assist motor in the column. CarComplaints. Aug 23, 2023 · When I was parking the Escape in my garage, after being towed, I started it up and the "Power Steering Assist Failure" message had disappeared and I was able to easily turn the wheels. On several occasions over the past year, I will cold crank the car and the power steering will not work (no warning light). 25 Volt - Module . She is scared, if it happens on highway then may lead to a big problem. ksxi tzej qdylyln patea xfwuj hywip tsmj uekck kcohqzdrx wic