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
While driving the steering column began to shake and i lost all power steering. I was also informed this has caused wear on my tie rods and they are now in need of replacing. *tr
ODI 10552426
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred three times. The contact was able to restart vehicle to resume proper steering capabilities. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnosis however, the diagnosis had not been provided. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not…
ODI 10511178
Steering
The power steering failed to work. After turning the car off and restarting, the steering worked, but had vibrations which were more noticeable when stopped. The steering wheel would click and move on it's own. It has continued and i am not confident it is safe to drive. *tr
ODI 10510015
Service Brakes · Steering
During lunch hour slowed to make a right hand turn and brakes seemed to lock and grind. Steering wheel vibrated and the abs and traction control light came on. Attempted to accelerate and the car seemed to be locked up for a few seconds. Vehicle behind me almost hit me due to vehicle failure. Lights would not go off for about 1 minute after accelerating to about 25 mph. While driving about 10 more minutes they…
ODI 10509342
Power Train · Steering
When i start my car the power steering wont work. I have to shut the car off and restart it and it will work. I noticed my escape was leaking fluid took it to the ford dealer it was the transfer case. After 2500. Its fixed and it should be a recall on both as there are numerous complaints on both of these. *tr
ODI 10583566
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact started the ignition and the noticed that the steering wheel had seized. Additionally, the steering wheel would shake whenever the contact was driving 35 mph or more or when accelerating from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10563287
Steering
Very dangerous issue with this car. The electronic power steering goes out sometime without warning making the car difficult to steer. If this happened during a high rate of speed during a turn it would 100% cause a serious accident. *tr
ODI 10524794
Steering
My wife's escape suddenly started losing its power steering, but would return to normal after a shutdown and restart of the vehicle. On the same day, she started noticing a clunk or pop during turning of the steering wheel. It is not at the end of the turn, but somewhere at around 40-50 percent in either direction. If her car fails at highway speeds, i will sue the living daylights out of everyone involved in this…
ODI 10505024
Steering
I was driving down the road approximately 40mph going around a turn. The vehicle was difficult to steer it was like having no power steering this happened very suddenly with no warning. I was barely able to maneuver the vehicle off the road. Once i finally got it to a pull off area, i got out and looked around the outside of the vehicle to see if there was something wrong from the outside nothing to been seen. I…
ODI 10503857
Steering
While driving, power steering went out. Vehicle is equipped with no power steering pump, it has electronic power steering assist. For about the past month, the power steering would not activate and i had to turn off my car and it came back on. The steering while has been shaking while driving. Today though, was the first time it went out while driving. I called ford consumer line and they seemed unconcerned about…
ODI 10503855
Steering
As i was coming to a stop to turn right at a corner, i heard a click and felt a vibration in the steering wheel. When i then tried to complete my turn, it was obvious that there was no power steering. I completed my turn, drove about a quarter of a mile and then pulled over. I was able to reactivate the steering by turning off the ignition and turning it back on. The problem repeated itself later in the day as i was…
ODI 10503849
Steering
Multiple power steering failure occurrences resulting in loss of vehicle control while driving. Steering wheel vibrating and jumping while vehicle is stopped. Please investigate? *tr
ODI 10507337
Steering
Got off work drove across street, parked for an hour, got back in started to back up and it was like i didn't have power steering. Let other car go, continued across street to gas station to check under the hood. Nothing looked wrong. Started car back up and we had power very confused. I guess it's possessed. Like when the horn would make noise on its one couple yrs back. Didn't get too far and all of a sudden the…
ODI 10503788
Steering
Power steering keeps going in and out. Usually it will not work when i start the car but if i turn it back off and on a few times it starts working again. The steering wheel also vibrates or pulsates when i am driving. Hasn't happened while driving yet but i am scared that it is just a matter of time. Seen a lot of ford escapes having this problem. *tr
ODI 10503551
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving and the power steering went out! I struggled to maintain the escape on the curve. I pulled off the road and shut off the car, when i turned it back on i was able to turn the wheel but that didn't last very long. I parked it for awhile and borrowed a car but i had to return it so now i'm driving and just praying i don't loose all control. Today it was diagnosed, need a new power steering electric motor,…
ODI 10510433
Steering
While sitting idle at a light the steering wheel shakes, powering steering system shuts down while operating vehicle. *tr
ODI 10502632
Steering
At around noon on 3/11/2013, my steering wheel started to vibrate while driving down the freeway at about 75 mph. After running some errands and dealing with this all day, i was exiting the freeway to the feeder road (during rush hour traffic) and my power steering totally went out. It was all i could do to move the car to the side of the road. I pulled a muscle in my arm pulling so hard out of sheer panic. It's a…
1 injury
ODI 10502524
Steering
Driving down the road heard a click in the steering and then wheel locked up could not control the car had to pull over on side of the road put car in park turn off the engine and restart then the steering was ok this has happend 5 times since my purchase of my escape very dangeres when driving i have had my escape two weeks i puchased used this should be a recall due to the fact it is very dangeres. *tr
ODI 10503892
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering goes out for no reason. It clicks in the housing under the steering wheel, in the steering column. Needed to add that we have had several injuries and more than one accident where a vehicle sustained damage as a result of this defect. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10501968
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the automatic power steering failed. The vehicle engaged in manual steering mode without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10553075
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was shut off and once restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10513908
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to become difficult to steer. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer stated that the torque was defective. The dealer stated that the entire power steering system needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a…
ODI 10502139
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, the steering wheel pulsated and there was no power steering assist. After restarting the vehicle several times, the power steering would activate. The failure recurred numerous times. A dealer was notified and an appointment was secured for diagnosis of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10501269
Steering
Car involved is a 2008 ford escape xlt. While on a 250 mile trip, i had exited i-20 and was driving approx 40mph on a 5 lane highway when i heard a click and the steering became totally unresponsive. It took my entire body weight against the steering wheel to guide the car to the side of the road. After turning the car off and restarting, the steering capability returned to normal. Have been told the power steering…
ODI 10499849
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where the it was shut down and restarted. The vehicle functioned normally then the failure recurred shortly after. The contact also stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the…
ODI 10499312