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
Power steering failed. Had repaired last summer at gibbons ford. Called them and was told they did what they could and can't help me. It's the exact same problem with steering that was recalled. Apparently was not fixed correctly.
ODI 10915931
Steering
2008 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to loss of power steering. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a failure that was covered under a recall, but had expired prior to it's purchase. The vehicle was tested for the recall with the prior owner, but only a software update was performed no work was completed due to no error codes.*js
ODI 11156310
Steering
Relates to safety recall notice 14s05/nhtsa recall 14v-284, received in july 2014, with my car first inspected on 08/21/2014. My car had not had a power steering failure but i took it in as directed by the recall notice. About may 30, 2015, i experienced a power steering failure as i was about to turn left, from a stop at a traffic light. I almost hit the car in the outer turn lane and was almost hit by the car…
ODI 10743261
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) and the vehicle was repaired. While driving approximately 12 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and back on and the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer…
ODI 10717845
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at a low speed, the contact heard a beeping noise. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa…
ODI 10705867
Steering
While driving 2008 ford escape april 11, 2015 received a message light stating "power steering assist fault". Now steering wheel shakes except when turning to the left. Steering wheel also randomly moves whiles driving. When driving over 35mph there is constant shake in steering wheel. In july 2014 the car was not having any power steering issues, but ford recall notice ford 14s05 was received and car was serviced…
ODI 10705153
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn left or right. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where it was turned off and restarted in order to reset the computer. However, the failure recurred. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired due to the dealer…
ODI 10746824
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering while rattled. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then diagnosed that the…
ODI 10839901
Steering
I was driving from pa to ny when the car said "power steering assist fault. The car drove fine while i was getting to my destination. Once there i parked it. Went out to start it again to go somewhere, and the steering was like driving a mac truck. I had to flat bed it back to pennsylvania from new york. I got on line to see if there was a recall for the year make and model. There was, but not at the factory my car…
ODI 10704455
Steering
I was coming home from batavia and my steering wheel was sounding like a mixer hitting the side of the bowl and when i got near home it started seeming like i had no power steering. I got home but it has not worked properly since. It make no noise to inform me there was any problem. No check engine light came on. Nothing. I love my ford but this is really not good. This could have been really bad. I got a recall…
ODI 10715857
Steering
The steering wheel had been shaking and making a grinding noise for a few days. This occurred both while idling, and later while driving. Last night and this morning when the car was started, the message center said "power steering assist failure". I took the car to the dealership and was told that i would need my steering column replaced. I already had the recall that was issued last july (2014) completed at…
ODI 10701708
Steering
Steering completely froze...unable to steer vehicle. *tr
ODI 10695509
Steering
Total loss of power steering, wrench lamp came on dash, took to local ford dealer, [ recall on reprogramming of this system was done within the last year] dealer had to replace electronic power steering assy[ steering column assy ] no warranty . $ 886.32 out of pocket. Note; seems to be a large problem on fords side, 2008-2010 escapes , they are not helping with costs, seems that every one who had the update [recall…
ODI 10702776
Steering
Daughter was driving and when parking the vehicle, the power steering failed and power steering assist fault message displayed. Was told by dealership that my vehicle was not covered by recall of 2014 (purchased vehicle nov 2014). Seems the same issue as was covered in recall. *tr
ODI 10714183
Steering
What is your vehicle sales or service issue?:we experienced a problem with our ford escape steering column. Our dealer is absolutely wonderful. This is not a complaint against them. Even though we had a copy of the recall, the dealer told us that it was not covered under the recall. I believe it should be. What action has your dealer taken to address the issue?:our dealer repaired the vehicle correctly and promptly.…
ODI 10702700
Steering
Wife lost power steering and we took escape to ford dealer. There were no codes in the car's computer. Ford dealer updated software per ford recall instructions. Approximately two months later, steering wheel was vibrating even while standing still and we received power steering warning from dashboard message center. Ford dealer said the car could lose steering entirely (not just power steering) if not repaired. We…
ODI 10704832
Steering
I was driving home turning into my subdivision and my power steering went out and i had to use all of my might to make the turn. I previously had the power steering recall performed 4 months prior. I called up the ford dealership and they said it is not covered by ford, only the software update they did on the recall. This is awful of ford motor company especially after what has happened with general motors. If i…
ODI 10690435
Steering
I was driving home when i suddenly lost power steering in my 08 ford escape. I did get a recall notice in the mail from fomoco in august for the problem. I took the vehicle to the ford dealership in august 2014 to have the recall on the power steering taken care of. I now need to change the whole steering column due to failure of the electrical components that were supposed to be corrected by the recall. Ford motor…
ODI 10690836
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to shake without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in the nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10691171
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 25 mph and making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as normal. 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000…
ODI 10684102
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
TRANSMISSION IS CONSTANTLY LEAKING.
ODI 10822294
Steering
This is a letter related to safety and quality. I am a 55 year old chemical engineer and am a longstanding customer of ford cars. I presently own a 2008 ford escape and a 2014 ford fiesta. Both vehicles were purchased new from dealerships in illinois. Last week i was driving the ford escape on interstate 69 in indiana, when the lower steering column universal joint failed. The "knuckle" completely disengaged,…
ODI 10683803
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel started to vibrate violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10825182
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel inadvertently turned left. The contact coasted to the side of the road and disconnected the power steering fuse. The contact was able to drive the vehicle with no power steering to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
ODI 10967590
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
2008 ford escape had the recall done for the power steering in september then in november i had everything checked because my gas pedal got stuck. Then i got the readout they gave me a list of all of the problems that were wrong with my vehicle which nothing appeared when they did the recall the torque sensor was one of them something that they should have replaced but told me since it didn't read at the time the…
ODI 10681651