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.
Power Train · Steering
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds, the steering seized. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal and the wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not been notified. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (power…
ODI 10618625
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn and the throttle control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician serviced the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10676743
Steering
2008 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering recall problems. *smd the consumer stated there has been no recall instructions to the dealers on how to fix the problem. *jb
ODI 10616501
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 15 mph, the steering seized. The contact almost crashed into a barn due to the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to anderson lincoln ford ([redacted], lincoln, ne 68521, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new steering system needed to be installed. The vehicle was supposed to be repaired; however, a system patch…
ODI 11156533
Steering
Recently on 2 occasions i was about to make a left turn and my steering became very hard to turn. Once making the turn i had to quickly put my car in neutral and turn the key off and then on and the steering was ok. *js
ODI 10598306
Steering
My 2008 ford escape started having power steering failures in 6/11/2014 said they wouldn't have the program to fix it until july. 2014. So in november 2014 i took it in to have the recall fixed.. They said it was a reprogram fix. And after 2 weeks it was doing the same thing again so i have it towed on a flat bed and they say another reprogram fix.. This is the 3rd time it's been to the dealer for the same problem.…
ODI 10672443
Steering
Steering wheel is loose when trying to start car.the wheel has to be turned several times back in forth in order to start car.it has now become very difficult to start,taking 4-5 minutes of turning and jostling the key to start the car. *js
ODI 10617446
Steering
Friday june 6th, 2014 at approximately 3:30pm while driving around a moderate curve in good weather conditions at approximately 40mph, the electronic power steering failed, leaving the steering wheel 'locked' in a right turn. Because of the sudden loss of steering, the driver was not able to correct the turn and left the roadway. The vehicle went head on into a large stone lined culvert (approximately 6-8' deep),…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10597771
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received a recall notice for the steering. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for a software update prior to experiencing a failure. While driving, the contact felt a strong vibration from the steering wheel. The eps warning indicator flashed and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10967277
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while turning at approximately 22 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel locked. As a result, the contact's vehicle crossed over the yellow line and crashed head on into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries and received medical treatment. The three passengers were uninjured. The vehicle was destroyed.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10597218
Steering
Driving in third lane on interstate then all of a sudden it started veering towards the left and had no control. It veered me into the concrete wall and then i stoppped. Both air bags exploded. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10605297
Column · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering malfunctioned as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The dealer would not repair the vehicle because the diagnostic codes were…
ODI 10597583
Steering
Power steering went out with no warning. It comes and goes now. Usually if car is turned off, it works for awhile. No warning when it goes again--no warning lights or anything. *js
ODI 10592493
Steering
The power steering goes out while driving or parked. The car needs to be pulled over and restarted. This is very unsafe. The power steering will come back on after the vehicle had been restarted. *tr
ODI 10586922
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to turn at 10 mph, the power steering assist suddenly failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 100,101.
ODI 10586510
Steering
Power steering stopped working suddenly and without warning while attempting to turn right at a stop sign. I managed to get the car turned, then parked further down the road at my daughter's school. When i restarted the car, the steering worked correctly again. *js
ODI 10585463
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer stated that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was serviced according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the…
ODI 10638338
Steering
I was driving on a city street when all of a sudden the power steering stopped. It was difficult to steer and turning left was nearly impossible and very painful. I could not turn the steering wheel to park the car. I was very afraid that i would lose all steering capability and get into an accident. *tr
ODI 10584306
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Experienced frequent loss of power steering at speed and at stop a few months ago. Replacing the battery resolved it for 2 months. Then it started again when in tucson. Extreme wobble in the steering column at all times. Restarting the car helped reset power steering for the first 2 days if the car lost power steering while at rest. Restarting the car at speed is not possible and losing power steering is pretty…
ODI 10579390
Steering
Once again, my power steering failed and had to reset it. Is ford waiting for a lawsuit or a death to recall this hazard? If someone's vehicle does this while at highway speeds- a lawsuit is waiting to happen. *tr
ODI 10578185
Steering
Was driving and taking a turn when the power steering went out. Stopped the car and then shut it off. When i restarted the car the power steering was back on. However, there was considerable shaking in the steering wheel with a rattling noise coming from the steering column. This was only the latest incident. Earlier in the morning when i started my car there wasn't power steering. I turned the car off and then on…
ODI 10577647
Steering
Complaint description case # [xxx] in the past i have been a supporter of the "american" company, ford. Ford has not stood by its product (and post the links that are on the internet concerning your "steering column problem"!) i could have been killed the day the steering column went out!!! I want my money back! $1,300.00 (i had to replace the steering column, just 7 months after i bought the vehicle. I am…
ODI 10587179
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 154,000.
ODI 10584582
Steering
Power steering would fail often. At first it would not work right after vehicle was started. After shutting down and restarting it would often kick back in and work. It progressively got worse and about 2 weeks after initial incident it would often fail while traveling on the highway at speeds up to 70 mph. This is my wife's primary vehicle and if something were to happen and the power steering failed at those…
ODI 10627997
Steering
!st time started to leave, no assist. Drove short distance to my home. Hard to steer but drivable. Second time my wife was driving and started to make a turn ,no assist. Was arriving at destination. Both times when the car was restarted the power assist worked normally. The 2 above incidents were about 2 weeks apart.the loss of assist wile driving was on 04-01-14. *tr
ODI 10578113