2008 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 936
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 936 stored complaint records:
- 22 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Column · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 373 |
| 60–100k mi | 254 |
| 150–400k mi | 142 |
| 30–60k mi | 55 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
While driving downtown city street, had to make a turn and the steering wheel would not turn. Had to stop immediately on side of the street, which was difficult since steering wheel would not turn.
ODI 11055858
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) for which it received the update for the power steering system in june of 2017. Approximately six months later, while driving, the contact heard a beeping sound and noticed a warning indicator that stated that the power steering system failed. The contact called reineke…
ODI 11055466
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the steering torque sensor illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to drive home. The contact called edwards county motors (51 e main st, albion, il 62086), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
ODI 11053372
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the contact started the vehicle, there was no electric power steering assist ability. As a result, it was difficult to turn right or left. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (vidalia ford lincoln, 2607 e 1st st, vidalia, ga 30474) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11054189
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the power steering failed and the "power steering assist fault" message appeared. The contact was able to drive home, but it was extremely difficult to steer the vehicle left or right. Hopkins ford in elgin, illinois was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred…
ODI 11052607
Steering
The power steering suddenly stopped working making the car very difficult to steer. This occurred while driving. With no power steering you can still steer the car but the effort required is very very large.
ODI 11052255
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving, the power steering failed when the vehicle was turned to the right. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the vehicle to the right. There was an unknown open recall for the power steering module, which was repaired by ford and closed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering…
ODI 11052746
Steering
The power steering torque sensor goes out even after ford did a recall on the software and closed the recall. I went to a ford garage and they told me that the vehicle had the software update and that the repair would have to be done at my expense.
ODI 11052438
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While parking, the steering wheel seized and the power steering failed without warning. The contact turned the vehicle off and on several times, but the power steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The contact researched the failure online and found nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The…
ODI 11048584
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. Two days after the transmission was replaced by an independent mechanic, the steering wheel inadvertently became difficult to maneuver while driving various speeds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ewald's venus ford (2727 e layton ave, cudahy, wi 53110 [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11048228
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While making a turn at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized and the contact had to use excessive force to complete the turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated and no sounds coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not towed because the vehicle was operable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11047800
Steering
There is a power steering problem with my 2008 ford escape. The power steering started to shake at first and got very stiff to turn around and move from my garage eventually. I contacted ford about my situation and they said that my vehicle is not on recall. My vehicle is at the shop at the moment. I do not know how much it will cost me.
ODI 11047895
Steering
Recall item #14s05 is not being repaired under this recall and i'm left with no power steering. Came in to dealership on aug 29th to get recall item looked at - no codes at the time and dealer did 'module reprogram' with no repairs. Recall item then broke and i came in for service on nov 17th. Code b2278 then came up to replace steering column and the dealer along with ford denies the repair should be under the…
ODI 11047189
Steering
Electric power steering assist has failed as i was turning a corner which almost caused me to run over a little girl and her mother.
ODI 11045545
Steering
While driving into parking lot, suddenly loss power steering. Able to drive but hard to steer. Mechanic stated there is a fault code and problem is electrical. Recall 14s05 seems to describe exact issue.
ODI 11046303
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering failed and became difficult to maneuver. Also, the power train fault indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft angle torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced nhtsa…
ODI 11044934
Steering
Sudden failure of power steering while in motion. Some warning with yaw control in days leading up to failure. Was in motion in a straight line when failed. Now has no steering assist at all. If this would of happened while in a curve or turn it could of resulted in a crash.
ODI 11043459
Steering
Have had all recalls applied. Car started normally but had no power steering. Ford's fine electric power steering. Stopped car, turned off ignition, restarted. Everything fine.
ODI 11043397
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) in 2016. The vehicle was taken to bell ford ([redacted], phoenix, az 85013) where it was diagnosed that a software update was required. Later, while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel vibrated while the engine idled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11072334
Engine · Steering
While driving my steering became really hard to turn still was able to go down the road but it was very difficult to turn. Took my escape to a repair shop and was told my electronic steering sensor is bad. I do not have the time nor the money to deal with this issue and this is definitely a safety issue. I also have an issue with my exhaust manifold leaking three exhaust manifold bolts are broken off causing a…
ODI 11041832
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil ford ([redacted] n, fayetteville, ga). The contact was informed that it was beyond a reasonable amount of time for a subsequent failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000(steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 11044937
Steering
My steering in my 2008 ford escape locked up on me driving home last week. This vehicle would not turn just wanted to go straight.
ODI 11039392
Electrical System · Steering
While driving there is a loss of power steering assist at various speeds on city streets and highways going stright and sometimes during a turn, the vehicle is difficult too steer, the engine remains operational however the instrument cluster goes into test mode where all the indicator lights come on and the tachometer and speedometer go to zero usually within 5-10 seconds it goes back to normal or the vehicle…
ODI 11034738
Steering
The steering wheel started shaking when ever i was stopped at a red light then shortly after that the steering became very difficult and i almost hit a pedestrian.
ODI 11033323
Steering
I would like to know why recall 14s05 does not apply to my car which has the identical problem described in the recall and it says that is for ford escape. It is definitely a safety hazard. Please advise. Note; this has been happening almost every time we drive it. Thanks
ODI 11039863