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
Driving down highway and lost power steering. Had to use all strength to exit the highway. Stopped and restarted car and everything was fine. Began driving toward home, but during a stop light steering wheel began to shake (while idle) and lost power steering again. I have extended warranty and this is not covered. This is very dangerous and ridiculous. *tr
ODI 10493661
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated when she started the vehicle the steering wheel began to fail. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 91,999.
ODI 10492246
Steering
Drove vehicle yesterday, no problems. This morning started to drive and lost power steering. Made it back home but could have been bad if on highway. *tr
ODI 10492202
Steering
Unable to steer vehicle due to loss of power steering, after restarting vehicle problem went away but returned while idling at a stop. The steering wheel began pulsating and moving on it's own. Had to have vehicle towed to repair facility because it was unsafe to drive. Steering would unexpected loose power assist. *tr
ODI 10491961
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, the steering failed. The contact also stated that a strange noise emitted from the engine compartment while making a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the steering column needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reprogrammed. The technician also stated that there were no recalls for the failure.…
ODI 10492076
Steering
My power steering just all of a sudden would not work, i could turn it off and back on and it would work initially. But then it would go out as i was driving. Now it doesn't ever work. Its very dangerous when trying to turn especially in bad weather. I called about getting it fixed and they said it would cost $908 for the part alone!! *tr
ODI 10565055
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
My ford escape is my family and work vehicle. One morning i started it after it was parked in cold overnight, engine started but the steering was stuck, thought battery was bad. Restarted several times until steering loosened up. Drove car and every stop light or while idling, the steering wheel vibrated so hard and have to hold it steady, thought, time to have my control arm replaced again. Took it to a friend's…
ODI 10493596
Steering
While sitting in traffic my steering wheel suddenly turned on its own slightly. As i started to move forward i realized the steering was extremely difficult and appeared to have no power steering. I was just near the dealership so i was able to get it in to them. It turns out the steering column is electronic and broke requiring very expensive repairs. I researched this problem on-line and i am finding it to be a…
ODI 10491451
Steering
The power steering has been locking up in my 2008 ford escape and also when idling at a stand still my steering wheel pulses/vibrates. I have to turn the vehicle off, and restart it. Some times that fixes it and some time it doesn't. Should be a recall with all these power steering problems, this is not safe! *tr
ODI 10491447
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 102,359. *tr...updated 05/22/13 *bf…
ODI 10501401
Steering
Power steering locked up on several occasion upon start up and a couple of times while driving, although speed at the time steering locked up is unknown. Steering column had to be replaced in jan 2013 at my expense and totaled $1244.60. Due to the recent recall of the numerous ford escape's steering, i feel ford should reimburse me for the expenses related to the defect. *tr
ODI 10599069
Steering
While driving my 2008 ford escape going 45mph my power steering failed. Luckily i was able to pull off the road without causing an accident. I stopped the vehicle and shut it off. Once i restarted the vehicle the power steering started working again. As i continued to drive my steering wheel began to shake and the power steering went out again. I looked up on line about this and found numerous complaints concerning…
ODI 10499980
Steering
I had been having an issue with my vehicle starting and the steering wheel not unlocking. Had to turn it extremely hard or put the key in and out a few times turning to unlock. Upon starting the prior 2 weeks it would hesitate- like it had to think about starting. I had it checked out by my mechanic and he said everything looked good - no issues with starter, alternator or anything. On 11/27 vehicle wouldn't start -…
ODI 10556467
Steering
The vehicle began to not have power steering at start-up a few times, with the problem being corrected by turning the vehicle off then on again. The day of december 27, the vehicle was turned on and steering wheel jerked/pulsated from side-to-side, but power steering was still working. We then tried to make it home one night when the power steering completely stopped working while on the highway. The vehicle was…
ODI 10490835
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The engine was turned off and upon restarting, the steering wheel began to operate normally. The vehicle was neither diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10502470
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While attempting to back out of my driveway, the steering wheel locked and the car wouldn't move. I registered the complaint with aboutautombile,.com on that very same day. The # is 10489579. The car was taken in last year and no one could find a problem as it is intermittent. 3 days ago, my 16 year old son was driving to school and as he was turning right at a corner (20mpg), the wheel locked. Since i was not with…
ODI 10552066
Steering
While attempting to leave work this morning i started my vehicle and when i went to back out of the driveway i was unable to steer the vehicle. If this would of happened while driving on the road the outcome would not be good. *tr
ODI 10489579
Steering
My husband and three young children were driving on the interstate from atlanta to miami when the steering instantly became close to impossible to control. With my husbands assistance in pulling the wheel with me we were able to pull to the shoulder. I immediately assumed that there was a leak/or low power steering fluid. After searching the internet on my phone, on the shoulder of the interstate, i learned soon…
ODI 10558411
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving down the road, turned down a busy street, wheel locked up. Completely frozen, took an incredible amount of strength to turn into a parking lot to safety. Restarted car and it was fixed. Happened again later that day going down the highway, steering wheel locked. (it's like i have no power steering at all, but it is all electric). The wheel has continued to lock at random times, with no warning what so ever…
ODI 10572787
Steering
While driving my car out of a parking lot the power steering failed to work. It was very difficult to turn the car and the issue remained while driving at higher speeds. Upon turning the car off and restarting it, the power steering worked briefly but the steering wheel will shake back and forth while making a loud noise when the car is stopped but running. *tr
ODI 10489489
Electrical System · Steering
I was driving down the 5 freeway. I had been driving for about 45 minuets. I changed lanes to the right and the steering got extremely hard to move. I pulled of the freeway at the next off ramp. The entire time the wheel was very hard to maneuver. I came to a stop turned off the car, checked all my fluids, and googled the issue on my phone. All results lead to electrical power steering. I turned the car back on and…
ODI 10496722
Steering
Power steering was interrupted, leaving me to rely on manual steering. Power steering returned after the car ignition was shut off and the car restarted. I took the car to the dealer on monday 12/17, and was told that a "code" said that a sensor in the steering column had failed, and that the entire steering column had to be replaced, at a cost of about $1400. Dealer service rep told me the steering might "lock-up"…
ODI 10488992
Steering
I was driving my kids to school when the steering wheel began to shutter rapidly. The shuttering made the vehicle difficult to control. I shut the vehicle off and the problem went away until the next time i went to drive the vehicle. Later that week the power steering went completely out while i was driving in a parking lot. I almost hit another vehicle as i was manuevering through the parking lot. After stopping…
ODI 10499779
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the power steering assist suddenly failed. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the power steering sensor had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10558160
Electrical System · Steering
The car involved was a 2008 ford escape. I was driving at about 45 and i lost complete control of my power steering. I was unable to turn steering wheel. I used all my force to get to the side of the road. I then turned the car off and turned it back on my steering was then fine. I got back on the road and i lost all of my power steering again. This steering problem is very dangerous and recall must be enforced!! *tr
ODI 10493266