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. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown ford dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) in august of 2014. The dealer updated the power steering control module software; however, the failure persisted and the steering wheel could not be turned. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 11258437
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
Power steering quit working lost it on the highway while driving, passenger's front window has lost power. Lost it while driving
ODI 11252712
Steering
The power steering just stopped working after parking it and then when i started it to leave i had no power steering
ODI 11252510
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While driving from midland texas to el paso texas on the way back my car started to slow down, on the instrument cluster it stated safely stop this will be the 2nd time this has happened to me i was informed that it can be the mec pump but when calling ford and putting it in my vin number it doesn't show that my vehicle is one of the ones that particular has a recall on, it is also having steering issues parts have…
ODI 11246495
Steering
Electronic steering failure. I have no power/electronic power steering. When parked yesterday i started my car and went to move forward only to have no steering. I stopped the car, turned it off, still nothing. Restarted car one more time and steering worked. Today the steering went out and did not come back. I had to drive home with manual steering. I had the entire electronic steering column replace within the…
ODI 11234906
Steering
While driving a a speed of 45mph, the steering went completely out. I applied my brakes to turn right to turn on a secondary road with less traffic and into a safer location. While trying to turn the wheel, it was barely able to make the turn. I pulled into a parking lot and was unable to even turn the wheel at this point. I shut off the engine and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes as i tried to decide what to…
ODI 11209723
Steering
There have been 3 instances in the past month that when turning left the power steering goes out for a second and the light and buzzer on the dash goes on. I called ford and the recall 14v284000 was done in 2014. The problem sounds like the same issue but ford is saying it was fixed. It does not happen very often but the results can be very dangerous. The electric power steering (eps) system / torque sensor is not…
ODI 11208970
Steering
Loss of my power steering motor while driving down the highway
ODI 11277739
Steering
Power steering does not engage at start up...second start up it engages...when stationary steering wheel twerks ...no sensor light showing a problem on cluster..fluid are good and at level ...no leaks
ODI 11208182
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. Several unknown ford dealers were contacted by telephone and the…
ODI 11210682
Steering
WHILE DRIVING I SUDDENLY LOST POWERSTEERING.
ODI 11230250
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. As a result, another vehicle sideswiped the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the crash was minor and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or…
Crash reported
ODI 11203662
Steering
Takata are all, i have an electric power steering system and it's has a malfunctioning. It is effecting my ability to turn the vehicle. It's a safety concern because you have to use slot of force to turn the vehicle. I reviewed for recalls and saw one for my vehicle. However when i put in my vin nothing is found.the vehicle was parked when this happened. I was located on a local street in jamaica ny.
ODI 11195964
Steering
When driving at a low speed or stopped it is hard to turn the wheel .
ODI 11194550
Steering
I received this car about march 2019, yes i understand it's an older car, but after driving it about a month the steering wheel made this loud popping sound and now when i go to make a turn it makes that same noise as it pulls to the right. The first time this happened i was driving down i-35 and i thought i was going to lose control and not be able to correct it. Is there a way we can look into this please.
ODI 11206380
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering torque sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. Elder ford ([redacted], troy, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact…
ODI 11204333
Steering
Power steering assist fault - complete loss of power steering after recall 14s05 was performed. Experienced wheel "shudder" when stopped for several weeks and then complete loss of power steering.
ODI 11192212
Steering
Steering wheel snakes, locks and then will not move
ODI 11193414
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering column made a lot of noise. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not…
1 injury
ODI 11231238
Steering
Power steering assist fault - unable to use power steering rendering vehicle a safety hazard 1.1 million other ford escapes recalled for same issue
ODI 11187491
Steering
Tamara irecall- steering colum pion is the problem shaking while driving and come to a stop continues to shake . For a whole week we've called ford and we have not received a call back and i have called everyday and no answer from anyone we are not very happen with anybody thank you if u call or email us (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the…
ODI 11191129
Steering
Steering wheel vibrates, chatters, and moves on its own accord while vehicle is stationary with the steering wheel left in a neutral position (no force applied left or right). The chattering noise can be heard while the vehicle is in motion with neutral steering wheel forces. This symptom creates extreme concern that the electric steering assist may fail or malfunction while the vehicle is in motion. This issue is…
ODI 11186898
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering shook and lost power without warning. The contact called priority ford at [redacted] (located at 7520 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23518) and the manufacturer and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
ODI 11186766
Steering
'ford escape steering " car was parked. I pulled out to end of driveway and made left turn onto a busy street. Suddenly, the steering wheel stopped having any power. Since i was moving it was not real bad. If my wife was driving she probably could have had an accident. It was as if the engine was off and the steering was extremely difficult. I drove a block and was astounded that as i made another turn it was so…
ODI 11185902
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where failure code: b2278 (electronic power steering, torque sensor) was located. The vehicle was later taken to eide ford lincoln (located at 800 e bismarck expy, bismarck, nd 58504, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor needed to be…
ODI 11192217