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
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of steering ability and the maintenance warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 10855406
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While making a left turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously…
ODI 10860040
Steering
I had the recall issue for the power steering addressed and was told it only needed a software update. 5000 miles later the steering wheel began to shake constantly while parked or moving. Now my wife lost total power steering while driving. We called the dealer who gave us the software update and we were told there is nothing else they can do to fix the problem without us paying for it.
ODI 10854694
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven with caution. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering angle sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10854824
Steering
Low speed turns, electric power assist fails to assist in returning wheels to straight ahead position. Wheels can be brought back to forward position with some effort. Happens consistently, every day at low speeds when there is higher torque on the steering column.
ODI 10853018
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at lower speeds, the steering made an abnormal noise and shook abnormally. When the failure occurred, the power steering assist default warning indicator illuminated. Prior to this failure, the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) where the technician stated that they performed a minor reprogramming of the power steering…
ODI 10855139
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manfacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v28400 (steering) in 2015, but the failure recurred in…
ODI 10852778
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel made a clicking sound and shook without warning. Approximately 30 seconds later, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and failed. The next morning, when the vehicle was started, the maintenance warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired per a recall in august of 2014 for the same issue, but the…
ODI 10852821
Steering
We took our ford motor company 2008 escape to the dealer for recall nhtsa 14v284000 or ford #14s05. The dealer reprogrammed the power steering module. Prior to that we had no problems whatsoever with the steering. 4 months later the steering has failed. From what i am reading at several locations on the internet this is a common problem. I am asking the nhtsa to look at this problem closer. My opinion is there…
ODI 10851014
Steering
While driving my 2008 ford escape on the highway the steering wheel began to shake violently, then shortly after the power steering system failed. I looked into this issue and found a recall for 2008-2011 ford escape and mercury mariner models however after contacting ford they informed me that the vehicle had already been part of the recall and this is unrelated.
ODI 10870458
Steering
My vehicle was driving fine when it started chiming. I didn't have any idea why it was making the noise. It did this 3 times and then a small wrench signal showed up on the panel. I was driving home when all of this happened. All of a sudden i had no steering! Scared me to death. I was able to make it home, thank goodness! There are recalls on this problem, but not my vin number!
ODI 10852470
Steering
July 2014 i received a recall notice regarding torque sensor/steering column, i took it in to the dealership (stivers ford/lincoln in waukee iowa) where they took approx. 5 mins to do whatever it was they were to do regarding the recall. I was not having any issues with my car at that time. Approx. 3 weeks ago (march 2016) i started having problems with my steering wheel shaking and moving back/forth at all times…
ODI 10852559
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the second repair, the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10846125
Steering
Had ford recall #14v284000 (ford #14s05) performed in april 2015 - which covered power steering control module. Was told "nothing wrong, updated software". March 2016 steering failed. Dealer diagnosed as failed torque sensor which supposedly is one of the items covered under recall. However was told this was no longer covered under recall - because the recall was "closed out" on our vehicle the day they found…
ODI 10840381
Steering
We had our vehicle recalled. We took it to taylor ford in chandler oklahoma, to have it serviced for the steering problem. I went to drive the car and now there is no power steering. I have read several complaints about this, that after ford had so called updated the programing on the steering system, they fail. So instead of replacing the parts that needed to be fixed they update the computer and then when down the…
ODI 10840236
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the power steering became inoperable and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The maintenance sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was…
ODI 10851033
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed to be replaced. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10850368
Steering
I took my 2008 ford escape in for a recall on the electric powering steering on october 28, 2015. The ford dealer reprogrammed the electric power steering. Lss..when i took the 2008 ford escape in for the recall i was under the impression that the sensor was going to be replaced. However the ford dealer said they only had to reprogram it. February 26, 2016 i took my 2008 ford escape to be checked at a auto repair…
ODI 10839509
Steering
Power steering went out while stationary as i was fixing to leave on an in town trip
ODI 10838798
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the contact started the vehicle, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver and the warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven without power steering capability. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics and both confirmed that the power steering motor and housing would need to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10837663
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
August 2014 took my 2008 ford escape into local ford dealer for recall notice recall 14s05 - power steering assist fault issue with torque sensor replacement - lindquist ford dealership just upgraded a program into my escape for abt 20-30mins, didn't check any parts for replacement, told me no parts were replaced there was no warning light so they didn't physically take the time to look. February 2016 - no engine…
ODI 10837528
Steering
Ford escape was stationary turned it on couldnt turn the steering wheel. Dont know what to do now :( just reading lots of complains about the same safety issue.hope i can get if fixed soon
ODI 10837227
Electrical System · Steering
Had the truck serviced received a perfect report, then 2 weeks later the steering became very tight and hard to steer.took the truck to 3 different shops to learn they were not equipped to handle an electrical power steering.
ODI 10855411
Steering
I have experienced loss of power streering and have a dashboard alert. Computer testing states the p2278 streering torquie angle sensor needs to be replaced. The symptoms are the same as the ford 14s05 recall: summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ford escape and mercury mariner vehicles manufactured august 18, 2006, through september 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a…
ODI 11091554
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.
ODI 10836479