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 was informed by the dealer that a power steering recall had been completed two years prior to the contact owning the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel recently seized without warning. The contact applied force to the steering wheel, but it veered to the right and drove into a ditch. The contact had to restart the vehicle to correct the direction…
ODI 10956478
Steering
Recall 14s05 was performed but faulty sensor showed up 4 months afterwards and now ford refuses to fix the problem as they claim the recall addressed the problem. *tr
ODI 10681348
Steering
The power steering quit working. I have since discovered this is a common problem with this make and model. Ford motor company refuses to honor their recall #14s05. *tr
ODI 10681206
Steering
Initially, the vehicle was taken to a dealership to investigate a pop in the steering column when turned to the left and an acceleration issue causing sputtering during climbs to higher speeds on the freeway. The acceleration issue was addressed and repaired at an out of pocket expense of $720. The steering issue was advised that it was caused from a defect that had prompted a recall that was not made known to the…
Crash reported
ODI 10706545
Steering
There is no steering assist in the 2008 ford escape. The wheel is very hard to turn even while the vehicle is in motion. There was a recall performed in november (nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000) on the vehicle in which ford updated the software on the power steering control module, but less than 2 months later the vehicle is very unsafe and nearly inoperable. I did open a case # with ford directly. The case # is…
ODI 10682889
Steering
Power steering failed - had recall in august performed by ford to prevent this but steering when out anyway. Took to ford dealer who had to replace steering column any said i had to pay which they said it wasn't covered under safety recall (14s05). Fortunately she wasn't driving down highway when it went out! *tr
ODI 10681137
Steering
I submitted a complaint on february 2, 2015 in reference to the steering column locking up while driving my car to work. The car was towed to the repair shop and the service technician informed me that the codes were cleared and the car was tested and was drivable. He also told me that i would have to replace the steering column at the cost of $2,600. It was my understanding that after the recall repair was made…
ODI 10681298
Steering
While driving my vehicle into the parking garage at work, the power steering went out. My steering wheel locked making it difficult to pull into a parking space. I had the vehicle towed to my ford dealership to find out why the steering wheel had locked up since i did have the recall repair done on the truck in august of 2014. The service rep told me that the torque sensor was bad and that they cleared the codes,…
ODI 10680581
Steering
Took my ford escape to dealer for the steering torque sensor, recall by ford #14s05 in august 2014. The dealer did not get any "bad" codes, so they did a software update. On january 26, i could not steer my car. Fortunately, i was at a stop and not driving on the freeway. I had to have it towed to the local dealership. They said the steering torque sensor failed and i had to replace the entire steering assembly…
ODI 10680725
Steering
My car was serviced at century ford mt. Airy on 11/14/2014 at 110,472 miles for ford recall 14s05. Ticket showed recall work was "completed". On 1/24/15 at 110,898 miles, the power steering failed and almost caused me to crash. Luckily, i was able to force the steering wheel to avoid the accident. Obviously, the work being conducted by ford to correct this steering failure issue under recall 14s05 is not working.…
ODI 10678801
Power Train · Steering
After the recall on the power steering for the 2008 ford escape we have had numerous issues. Moses ford of st. Albans, wv said the computer must re-set. At 7:30 a.m. On 1/23/15 the power steering went out. Ford motor company states we must pay for all repairs even though a problem has existed. Was told that some cars had to have complete system replaced because of problems. This comment was made when i contacted…
ODI 10678460
Steering
We took our escape in on 12/10/14 for a recall for a possible power steering failure. There was no issues before the "fix" was done, after the dealership did the fix the steering wheel would move on its own and vibrate when sitting at a stop. Took it in for a battery and the steering wheel issue into the dealership informing them whatever they "fixed" need to be redone or reversed had no problem before they did…
ODI 10683092
Steering
I went to my ford garage at about 100,000 miles complaining that the power assist steering stops working sporadically. With no warning the car steers manually, with no lights that go on. After starting the car sometimes it would drive fine and sometimes it would revert to manual steering. Took it to the garage knowing something was wrong and they tested it and told me there was nothing wrong with it. Again it…
ODI 10679792
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 4/13/15*cn the consumer stated upon putting the vehicle in reverse, he discovered…
ODI 10676801
Steering
I received nhtsa recall 14v-284 for the electrical power assist steering on my 2008 ford escape. I took the vehicle into the romeo mi ford dealership for the recall work on 1/12/2015. The work that was performed under the recall was the replacement of the torque sensor. Following the work i noticed on the drive home (on 1/12/15) that the steering wheel was severely misaligned and that the vehicle was unsafe to…
ODI 10714512
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v284000 (steering); however, the dealer diagnosed that there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle and stated that the recall was closed. The contact stated that after the recall was closed, the vehicle had to be jumpstarted and the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10682975
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) but the problem has recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10679381
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel began shaking uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that steering column electric motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10678233
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Approximately in march of 2014, we had an issue with the abs light coming on and traction control coming on for no reason at all. This made driving/steering extremely difficult. We took it to the shop where the tone ring and speed sensor were replaced. In december 2014, we had similar issues and we took it to the ford dealership. We were told it was a speed sensor issue again. The work was done at the independent…
ODI 10672526
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to determine the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,493.
ODI 10678471
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While traveling approximately 40 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering and the steering wheel became extremely tight. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle to reset the computer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who recalibrated the pcm and replaced the angle sensor. The vehicle was not included…
ODI 10693921
Steering
2008 ford escape. While driving, the steering wheel would start to shake and the steering was slightly drifting to the right. Made an appointment with the ford chapman dealership in warminster, pa who wouldn't 'see' the car and schedule an appointment for 2 weeks away. Driving into work thursday morning, 22-jan-2015, the "power steering assistant failure" light came on. After work, when i went to leave, my car wheel…
ODI 10679479
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist light illuminated. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000…
ODI 10671146
Steering
After they did the recall on the 2008 ford escape went and got it fix then in january 7 2015 the power steering just completely went out while in mid turn on a highway. *tr
ODI 10670859
Steering
Ford issued a recall in july 2014 for steering torque sensor issues. Remedies included reprogramming the pcsm or repairing/replacing the entire steering column. I took my vehicle in to get repairs under the recall in november 2014. Apparently, the dealership only found it necessary to reprogram the pcsm. In the immediate weeks following, i started to have steering problems and was getting fault codes for power…
ODI 10670665