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. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact managed to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company to spradley barr ford & lincoln of greeley (4901 w 29th st, greeley, co 80634, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired,…
ODI 11191942
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 20 mph, the power steering was faulty and the vehicle almost struck a curb when making a turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor failed and a new steering column was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed…
ODI 11184669
Steering
Power steering failure. The recall was performed in 2018 now we have the same problem.
ODI 11204403
Steering
Randomly my steering wheel started doing what feels similar to a jerk movement while driving and stationary. I've noticed it occurred on the highway as well as city streets. After a few weeks of that, one day i started the car and had a blinking 'wrench' icon. So after looking up the details i was able to find that this normally has to do with the torque sensor. I also saw details regarding a recall however i'm…
ODI 11185731
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle lost electric power steering (eps) ability, which caused the contact to have to maneuver the steering wheel with extreme difficulty. The eps warning indicator flashed when the failure occurred. An independent mechanic located a diagnostic trouble code for the steering shaft torque sensor. The torque sensor needed to be replaced the abs…
ODI 11184647
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 55 mph, the steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway, turned the vehicle off and back on, and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who located diagnostic trouble code: 2278 (torque sensor signal failure). The mechanic was able to clear the fault code; however, the…
ODI 11191803
Steering
Last week the steering wheel would shake when at a stop. Yesterday we got an error code saying "power steering assist fault". Then the power steering went out when driving on the highway. We learned that there was a recall for this exact failure for our year/make/model of car for the ford plant where ours was built (kansas city) but our vin number is not part of the recall. I contacted the dealership and they said…
ODI 11182634
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel shook and moved left and right while the vehicle was driving forward. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Also, while the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel moved left and right. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer…
ODI 11183263
Steering
The steering in my car was affected. First signs of issue were steering wheel shaking while stopped, parked and driving down the road. Then suddenly while driving the power steering went and thankfully i was only going about 20mph. I was not turning and was able to force the wheels to turn off into the side of the road. I was on a city street in a residential area.
ODI 11182154
Steering
Power steering stopped working while driving. Vehicle code shows dtc b2278
ODI 11181184
Steering
Power steering electric. Steering wheel shakes and jerks while parked or driving. Steering column is very noisy. Electrifing
ODI 11183386
Steering
Power steering failure. Symptoms are exactly as described in nhsta campain# 14v284000. Began with a steering wheel shimmy while vehicle was in operation (intermittent, worst at idle but persistent) and eventual "power steering assist fault".
ODI 11187322
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook left to right and stopped working. Also, the electric power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kayser ford lincoln (2303 w beltline hwy, madison, wi 53713, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering rotation sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted…
ODI 11181957
Steering
My car experienced a power steering assist fault as i was driving on the city streets this evening, causing me to lose control of my car. It was very alarming to immediately be left without power steering when driving and trying to maneuver my way home safely.
ODI 11174638
Steering
Cuando giro el timn tiene un ruido vibrante y fuerte en la lnea del volante
ODI 11195647
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator and wrench symbol flashed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were pending. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle from nhtsa action number: dp15001 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 11186522
Steering
While being driven (vehicle in motion) the electric power steering steering cuts out randomly and without warning leaving the vehicle with only manual steering capability. This is the same issue addressed by nhtsa campaign # 14v284000 / ford recall #14505, however this vehicle's vin was not part of that recall.
ODI 11175772
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the wrench icon symbol illuminated and the steering lost power. The contact stated that the steering was repaired four years ago per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to rochester ford [redacted], located at 4900 us-52, rochester, mn 55901) where it was stated that the vehicle would not be repaired…
ODI 11173938
Electrical System · Steering
POWER STEERING LOSS
ODI 11173867
Steering
I cranked my ford escape i could fill that i had no power steering
ODI 11173377
Steering
Steering wheel started making a clunk noise sometimes when turning.driving yesterday the steering got very stiff.parked the steering would be hard. There was a recall #14s05 may 29 2014.when i called ford they said my car is not on recall list. Same problem eps -electric power steering assist,torque sensor in steering column or updated software needed.it's very hard to turn the wheel when driving. It should be on…
ODI 11174450
Steering
The steeering stops working extreamly hard to turn the wheel. I turn car back on and off and it works! I was in park. Put into drive i couldn't move thought it stalled. Turned car off and back on and it worked happened 2x tonight!!
ODI 11172343
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel shook and vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer (bob sight ford, 610 nw blue, lee summit, mo) were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 190,000.
ODI 11174535
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving, the wrench warning indicator illuminated and a chime sound was heard. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11172535
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 70 mph on the interstate, the power steering seized. The contact continued to drive, but the steering wheel shook mildly and was difficult to turn. In addition, the service vehicle indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to miracle ford (1394 nashville pike, gallatin, tn 37066, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired because the vin was not included…
ODI 11172118