Ford Edge steering lock-up problems

Filed Sep 20, 2025 · Engine, Steering · NC

Since the day I bought my 2013 Edge I have had nothing but problems ranging from Backup Camera always has a distorted image, appears upside down or it will just be blank. For the last year I have had my car looked at, changed everything that could possibly be changed to now my car can be going down the road running 55-60 MPH and the car will just shut down and flash random warnings on the dash but the scariest & most unsafe part is how the steering wheel locks up or I lose power steering making it hard to move or coast off the road to safety. At this point I don't know what else to do. Questions below are asking for dates but unfortunately there are so many dates that my car does this as it happens almost daily so I will put date for the last day I drove it. Right now it has been sitting at a mechanic's place for the last 3.5 weeks.

Filed Jul 14, 2025 · Steering · GA

Vehicle steering/power steering locks unable to turn at intersections almost cause an accident

Filed Nov 15, 2024 · Steering · 102,252 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering failed to function as intended. In addition, the power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the nearest gas station; however, the contact attempted to make a turn and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed electronic power steering system. The contact was informed that the electronic power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 102,252.

Filed Oct 18, 2024 · Steering · 116,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, the vehicle lost motive power and the steering wheel locked. The traction control warning light was illuminated, and the message "No Hill Start Assist" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion system had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the rack and pinion was previously replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was provided. The manufacturer was not made of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

I had my oil changed last year upon seeing some suspicious activity during this oil change at Walmart, they were dishonest and lied to my face about my skid plate missing bolts underneath. I told them there's is no way my mobile mechanic put all four back on last night after it fell off while driving. So they lied to me. I filled a complaint. My car started driving weird. Then about two weeks later my car while in park, out of no where wouldn't reverse the steering wheel way locked it hard to turn. And sounded like a broken garbage disposal. It wasn't drivable.i have a2014 Ford edge sel. I ended up having it towed to Ford dealership in Tustin and I remembered that I had just saw online fright before the oil change that there was recalls three online pee my vin in a search . I dropped the keys off at Ford and put the the recall numbers on the envelope going they could look at it. I was told over the phone what the issue was she is be about 1900.00 to replace. I told him there's no way it is that expensive. The party was about 200.00 and the job should only take about 1-2 hours of even that.I told him I was homeless sleeping out of my car with my daughter 5, at the time what are my options. I told him I had mechanical breakdown coverage he called me back saying the claim for coverage was denied when I had talked to them they were waiting for the dealership to call over with necessary repairs information. So I already knew he was being deceptive she and dishonest. I asked him to email me a list of itemized by repairs that needed to be done to the office so i could see what i could afford. Hey emailed me a blank email no list of repairs. I emailed him back telling him there's was no estimate and if he could resend it . No response. ong story longer dealership refused service to my vehicle. my harmonic balancer remains an issue after I replaced it myself and local shop did the timing. Powersteering pump has air in it. Steering wheel locks when driving. Loud sounds.

Filed Jun 2, 2022 · Steering · WI

The steering locked up while driving the vehicle. There was a recall on this defect but my VIN evidently isn't covered. The recall # is 19S26, dated 8/28/2019, and it includes the 2015 Ford Edge. We had it towed to a Ford service provider. The dealer is going to fix it and the cost is estimated to be $3200. Ford Broadway in Green Bay, WI will be doing the work. I talked with them, Ford Motor Company and directly to someone with the federal safety agency and didn't get anywhere. The problem experienced and the solution recommended sounds exactly like recall 19S26, but for whatever reason, my VIN is not included in the recall. There are state of registration requirements that seem to be tied to cold weather and corrosion caused by salt from icy roads. Maybe it was originally registered in a warm weather state? Maybe the repair was already done once? It seems logical that this problem would be covered by Ford since it actually had a recall on the exact issue. Hoping we can have my VIN # included in the recall so that the cost can be covered by the manufacturer. Thank you.

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Steering · 106,000 miles · NC

I was driving the car on the highway. Suddenly, the oil pressure low warning message came on, and the steering wheel locked up. I shut the car off and started it back on, and the message went away and the steering functioned like it was supposed to. I pulled to the nearest gas station and checked the engine oil level. It was right where it was the supposed to be. I continued driving the car with no issues, but I am still very concerned

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Steering · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford edge. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and two unknown warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the adaptive steering fault service required message was displayed. The contact called don hinds ford inc (12610 ford dr, fishers, in 46038, (317) 849-9000) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas-24406514k1h6s2. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · OK

While driving the car 40 miles it completely died and the steering wheel locked up. I took the car in for diagnostic test and it came back nothing. The car was giving back to me and it had the warning flashing on the dash with the wrench . I took several pictures. Driving west on I-40 during rush hour traffic. I paid for this repair and see this exact same thing has happened. Several month later the brakes felt like I was pushing on a brick. I was unable to stop,. The ford company has a recal on the brake boaster and I was told to pay 900.00 and maybe some time they will include my 2013 ford edge. Sept 16 2019 , the check engine light is on. There is a recallfor the ford edge 2013 but again not mine I have a faulty purge valve . Ford is charging 349.00 to put on a part that is again on recall. This part is also on the outside of the car.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 85,000 miles · CA

While driving the vehicle sensor staying "low engine oil pressure" appeared on the dash, while at tree same time the lights flickered, the vehicle died completely, and tge steering wheel locked in place making it impossible to steer the vehicle off the main road. The vehicle had to be placed in park and re-started continuously until we reached the driveway of our home.