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
Escape recall 14s05. While driving down route 40 in elkton maryland, the steering locked up making if very difficult to drive/steer the truck. This occurred after receiving a recall letter and taking the truck to elkton ford for the recall repair. We took the truck back to the dealer, let them know what happened and they said that ford motor company would not let them repair. Note: they did not complete the repair…
ODI 10970969
Steering
A vibration in the steering wheel that is evident by a knocking sound. This occurs while the vehicle is mobile as well as in the stopped or idling position. There are are videos online at you tube showing evidence of this exact same malfunction in a 2008 mercury mariner. An existing recall number of 14s05 is not valid on my vehicle, why not??
ODI 10969387
Steering
On march 11, 2017 when i got into my vehicle to drive it; the power steering did not work. I slowly drove it to the nearest ford garage who charged me to inspect it and said it needed a new steering column, cost $1400+ and was under a recall but the recall was no longer available.
ODI 10967046
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle violently shook and the power steering became very difficult to maneuver the steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,717. Updated…
ODI 10960306
Steering
I recently experienced power steering issues with my 2008 ford escape. I take very good care of my vehicle. I have never been in any accidents in this vehicle or had any mechanical issues. The steering wheel began shaking while driving it home on friday and became increasingly harder to steer. When this happened i was driving about 15mph in town. I parked it right away. The next day i was unable to turn the wheel at…
ODI 10960294
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering).…
ODI 10970071
Power Train · Steering
Ford won't honor recall 14s05 they did a software update and but now i need an entire power steering torque sensor replaced and they won't cover that. Other consumers have complained on line that ford won't repair your steering after having your recall software done. A ford escape recall gotcha ' recall 14s05, transport canada ...…
ODI 10968399
Steering
Ford had recall 14s05 back in october of 2014. It was for the torque sensor on the steering column. If the part was already not working they had to replace the hardware. They said if it was not a software fix would do it. We had that done. Now 24k miles later the exact part has gone out and ford is saying they will not replace it. I have to pay for it. That makes no sense. It went out on my back out of a driveway.…
ODI 10957843
Steering
I was driving and lost all power steering. Then a error message came on saying power steering sensor fault. I could have got into a crash and am really upset and feel like ford should fix this.
ODI 10957100
Steering
My husband was driving when power steering went out, he was turning left on to main road out of our subdivision, had to slam on brakes to avoid hitting cinder block wall, could of easily been killed. Thankfully was going slow.
ODI 10960258
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) as…
ODI 10957773
Steering
The power steering no longer is working. We are told it is a sensor problem. There has been a recall for other escapes from this year with this issue but not ours. It is same issue and should be addressed.
ODI 11000561
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While making a right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired with a software update per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10956466
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 17 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,370. *js the consumer requested information pertaining to the…
ODI 10956312
Steering
Power steering went out in the escape. Only manual steering available. Took to dealer and the torque sensor has gone out on my escape after the recall in 2014. Ford states since programming was done in with the original recall in 2014 the recall was complete eventhough part of the recall included the torque sensor.
ODI 10955244
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 10 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel violently shifted in the opposite direction without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
ODI 10955341
Steering
Power steering went out. I was told by a dealer there was a recall. I brought it to dealer and they said the car did not qualify for the recall. After hours of phone calls to ford, they said the recall had been done in 2014, prior to me owning it. The part is near impossible to find and the cost is quite pricey. I was led to believe this is a lifetime warranty. This is not safe to drive without power steering. Ford…
ODI 10969543
Steering
In 2014 the power steering assit fault was fixed on this car,do to a recall i bought the car in 2016 after 4 months i started the car up and the fault came back. I had no knowledge of recall when i bought car. Is this considered fixing the problem, or is it a still open recall? The car was sitting in the drive way when fault came up.
ODI 10953968
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. After parking the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In 2014, the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact stated…
ODI 10954311
Steering
I was turning when i lost power steering and nearly crashed into other cars waiting at the intersection. I have a power steering assist failure light on. I previously had my car taken to the ford dealership here in brighton colorado after i received the recall notice several months prior in 2016. Cannot afford the price for repairs and feel ford needs to fix this problem now.
ODI 10953950
Steering
In may 2014 ford issued recall #14s05 for steering issues. The recall was 'performed' on my car in nov 2014, which consisted of a 15-20 software update. I'm currently experiencing the same steering issue and now have to replace the torque censor and ford is refusing to honor/assist/acknowledge the problem is residual of the initial recall. I'm forced to pay out of pocket for what should be still considered a…
ODI 10950228
Steering
Driving back from work on the street the car won't turn i got scare and stop the car right away until my husband picked it up is too dangerous ... This is the recall number 14s05 ... But ford refuses to fix it
ODI 10950316
Steering
My wife was driving on the expressway and the power steering stopped working which could have resulted in an accident. She took it to a ford dealer which pulled the codes and replaced the torque sensor. My car was not part of the 14s05 recall so apparently the recall does not go far enough. I am a certified master mechanic and re-certifed master 5 times but could not help my wife while she was in another state…
ODI 10954429
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would become hard to turn causing partial loss of power steering. The contact stated that a wrench (power train fault warning) would appear on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was not taken or towed to a local dealer for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11001426
Steering
Electric power assist failed. Steering wheel shakes violently while parked and driving. Steering pulling to sides while driving
ODI 10954929