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
As i was driving, i attempted to make a left turn when i heard a rapid clicking noise. It was then i realized that steering was difficult. I turned into my driveway but it was extremely difficult to turn the wheel to complete my turn as my steering had converted to manual mode. *tr
ODI 10651891
Steering
In parking lot, power steering went away. Recently had dead battery, replaced battery and seemed to fix issue. Week later, stopped at stop light, heard click, then when pulling away from stop light no powering steering. Pulled into a parking lot, called spouse, came to parking lot, started car and powering steering working again. Drove car to dealer for repair. I see there is a recall for certain 2008 escapes, but…
ODI 10648837
Steering
I started having problems with the power steering about 50,000 miles. The power steering would go out for a couple of seconds and then "snap" back and work. I called the dealer 4 times about this problem and they said there were no recalls and you could tell they wanted no part of it. But, said i could bring in for a diagnostic and they could recommend repairs. After a year of problems, ford finally "re-called" for…
ODI 10641493
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering
The condenser is combined with power steering and transmission. This vehicle should not of had a leak as it only has 28311 miles on it. This is bad for ground water as fluid leaks goes on street and into storm drains. Cost to fix is about $700.00. *tr
ODI 10668149
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and extreme force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the torque sensor or steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10659472
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed and also while the vehicle was in park, the steering wheel began to vibrate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired; however, after the repairs, there was an abnormal…
ODI 10903224
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The failure recurred three months after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v284000…
ODI 10638538
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the torque sensor was faulty. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician did not replace the torque sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 184,097.
ODI 10658809
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. After the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), the power steering sensor illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer. The dealer stated that they recalibrated the torque sensor, but did not replace it because no fault code was found. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer four days later because a fault…
ODI 10633686
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving my car when a light came on the dashboard. It stated power steering assist default. My steering was ok at the time. The power steering stopped working by the time i got to my street. I struggled to turn the wheel onto my street and into my driveway. I took my car to a ford dealership and they replaced the torque sensor. I checked on the internet and found that this was a recall in may, 2014. The recall…
ODI 10638425
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (power steering). The contact stated that the power steering assist fault light illuminated. The vehicle was taken into the dealer and the technician diagnosed the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer declined honoring the recall since the repairs had…
ODI 10632577
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the failure was getting progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact stated that a few weeks after the repairs were performed…
ODI 10652177
Steering
We purchased the 2008 ford escape xls in may 2014. Soon afterwards the power steering would randomly cease functioning making it difficult to steer. There were multiple failures between may 2014 to december 2014. This prompted me to do some research into the issue. I discovered that there was a factory recall (14s05) that dealt with the faulty software/hardware. On friday 12/05/2014, in the am, brought 2008 ford…
ODI 10670328
Steering
I took my escape to the ford dealership because it was having power steering problems. I was told there was a recall and they took my car for about 15 minutes. I received it back and was told that it was reprogrammed and fixed. A few days later the power steering went out completely while driving in southern indiana.. I took it back and was told that nothing could do because it had already been reprogrammed. *tr
ODI 10655304
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. Also, the air bag and traction control lights intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose a failure and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10670221
Steering
My 2008 ford escape has been acting up lately. The power steering keeps on shaking on me all the time evening on the highway. I almost hit someone's car yesterday. I had a recall regarding power steering issue, after the recall which was about six months ago. I started experiencing my power steering shaking, i call ford and complain about it and even take the car in for them to check the problem, since there was a…
ODI 10691696
Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape which was paid off last january will right after it got paid off my transmission went which cost me 3320 now a year later i am having steering problems started with a clunking noise will turning greased joints problem was fine for a while now again today i was making a left hand turn onto a bridge and the power steering went out for a second but came back this has been going on for about…
ODI 10641551
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While at a stop light, the steering wheel began to vibrate and became very difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10836593
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while attempting to exit a parking space. The contact stated that the failure occurred several months after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v284000 (steering). The dealer only updated the software for the power steering control module but did not indicate if the instrument cluster module and if…
ODI 10652219
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. Shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (power steering), the failure specified in the recall notice occurred. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay out of pocket to have the vehicle repaired again. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,222.
ODI 10621391
Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, there was a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column fractured as a result the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v284000 (power steering). The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 10618757
Steering
My car is under recall for a major safety issue as the steering can go down. I have tried multiple times to get a hold of ford dealers service departments and cannot even get them to answer the phones in order to get my car repaired. It is a danger and i have no other car that i can drive. *tr
ODI 10616247
Steering
I responded to a recall notice 14s05. I call the ford dealer in my area and was given an appointment for 11/5/2014. This is unreasonable. Had i called for regular service that would not have me wait this long. *tr
ODI 10615626
Steering
While driving 2008 ford escape electrical steering would quit working while driving down the road and go into manual steering mode. If the vehicle was stopped and restarted the electrical steering would work. Checked to see if the vehicle had a recall for the steering problem online and the vehicle did. Received recall notice for 2008 ford escape electrical steering failure recal # 14s05. Took the 2008 in for…
ODI 10622017
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized on several occasions. Additionally, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel and was not able to start the…
ODI 10669547