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. The contact was driving 35 mph when the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road where the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The contact did not replace the steering column due to the part being on back order. The failure mileage was 81,000.
ODI 10433869
Steering
The 2008 escape i own has been the most dangerous vehicle that hit the road. The most recent failure has been the steering shaft and a joint which caused the vehicle to be unable to steer. It happened in a parking lot and i just slammed on the brakes so i did not hit anything but it could have been much worse. The car was clunking and my mechanic said most likely it's a ball joint or tie rod and to get it in soon,…
ODI 10429265
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel. The contact shut the engine off and regained power steering after restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10428937
Steering
I have experienced a serious safety concern, and it appears that there is no current recall or acknowledgement of this issue. While driving, the steering locked up. Luckily, the car was only traveling out of the driveway at low speeds. This happened a few moments later, again, at a low speed of driving. The only remedy initially was to turn off and turn the car back on. We have taken the vehicle immediately to the…
ODI 10427756
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact was driving at idle speeds when a clunking noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they confirmed that the universal joint for the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 58,000.
ODI 10433695
Power Train · Steering · Wheels
I purchased a 2008 ford escape limited edition for my son in college, first, there were problems with the tires which sounded like the tires were going to explode. The noise was so loud and took it to my local dealership and they did nothing. I had the vehicle for approximately six months. The second issue pertained to the steering/suspension and that cost me $900. The dealership constantly states, "just keep your…
ODI 10733831
Steering
I own a 2008 escape with the eps system. I love the vehicle in general, but over the past year i have had 3 incidents where the power steering fails completely while driving, rendering the vehicle unsteerable. In all three episodes, i had to stop the vehicle (on the roadway), shut off the engine, then restart it, and the power steering again functioned. I did contact my local dealer who searched the ford service…
ODI 10402402
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 2 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred three times. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10720965
Steering
I was driving home from work when all of a sudden my steering became very stiff and i noticed my traction control light come on, it was raining so i didn't think anything about it, but when i started to make a left hand turn the steering was very very stiff, no power steering. I had my vehicle towed to my dealership and they said the electronic power steering control module was 'fried' and they have never seen this…
ODI 10396054
Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape and experienced vibration and loss of power steering while driving my daughter to school last week. I was told through ford that i needed a new steering column and because i did not buy the extended warranty they said that i had to pay 1363.10 for the repair! I was so upset! I called fords manufacture number spoke to one of their lawyers and still i was turned down for a malfunction that…
ODI 10396074
Steering
?we own a 2008 ford escape xls with approximately 76,xxx miles on it. ?4/2: within 2 hours of being on the road in the early morning, we went to pull off the road into a gas station and it took great effort to turn the car. This was sudden and very dangerous as there were other cars at the entry/exit point and we were not expecting the need to apply such pressure to turn the wheel. If there had been a car at the…
ODI 10396531
Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape and the power steering is going in and out. The steering will lock up while driving. 3-27-11, steering locked up while driving and i had almost ran over a child riding her bike. I could not control the steering. When the car is shut off and then turned back on the problem stops.have seen many complaints on this issue and ford has not had a recall yet. Hey ford, what is it going to take, a…
ODI 10392992
Steering
Have a 2008 ford escape. This car is having issues where the power steering will go out in the middle of driving and turning. This has been going on for a couple of months. I took it to a ford dealer and they said they have never heard of this problem before. Although you can go on ford escape customer forums and see countless instances where this has happened to other people some resulting in accidents. I have…
ODI 10386920
Steering
We bought our 2008 ford escape in june of 2011. It was a certified used vehicle with about 48,000 miles on it. Over the last few days my husband and i have noticed that the steering wheel on our 2008 ford escape suddenly begins vibrating at stop lights. On three occasions now, the steering has become extremely hard, almost as if the power steering just quick working. The problem seems to happen for a few seconds and…
ODI 10386488
Steering
On the morning of 3/1/11 i got into my ford escape to drive to work. I started the car, and backed out of my parking space, i noticed that the steering was very stiff, which i attributed in my mind to the ice storm from the night before. That evening when i returned home from work the steering was fine. However, the next day, again the steering was stiff as if there were no power steering. I shut off the engine and…
ODI 10391947
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and the power steering failed. The contact stated the traction control light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the vehicle would have to be taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not inspected or…
ODI 10383133
Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape and the steering wheel would shake so hard especially when i was just sitting at a stop light or not even in drive that i was shaking while holding it. Then the power steering started to go out intermittently without any sign or lights or anything indicating a problem. My issue only happened once in 2-3 week period when i would start the car and drive i didn't realize there was a problem…
ODI 10386103
Steering
When coming to a stop, the steering wheel began shaking a bit. The next day while driving, the power steering assist went out entirely. I brought to a local shop of a trusted mechanic, who stated it looked like the steering column. He thought perhaps it just needed to be reset, and suggested i go to the dealership first because he didn't have the codes yet for the reset. I brought it to the dealership, and they…
ODI 10380349
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph or above, the power steering would fail without warning. On occasion, the contact was able to shut off the vehicle and allow the power steering assist to immediately reset itself and other times, it would take over five minutes before the engaging. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic shop who advised that the steering pump…
ODI 10379397
Steering
The power steering goes out as i am trying to make a turn. If i put the vehicle in park, turn it off and restart it, it will be just fine. This is a serious safety issue, crossing a highway, or turning out into a lane of traffic if the steering fails you do not have the time to put the vehicle in park and restart. Extremely difficult to regain control of the wheel, requires great deal of strength to wrestle the…
ODI 10374468
Ignition · Steering
When i start the ignition en various occasions i don't have power steering i have to turn the ignition on and off multiple times until i regain power steering. While i'm driving my steering wheel starts trembling and shaking. When that occurs and i come to a stop i loose my power steering. I have to turn the ignition on and off multiple times until i regain power steering. *tr
ODI 10576379
Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape. The power steering goes out intermittently when driving causing the steering wheel to shake and be disable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the steering column needed to be replaced at a cost of $1100. I can't believe there are so many complaints on the internet and this has not become a recall this is a very dangers problem especially when you are driving on a highway and…
ODI 10377168
Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape and when your driving down the road the steering wheel randomly jerks you all over the road. *tr
ODI 10371119
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The power steering continued to fail intermittently while driving 35 mph causing the steering wheel to be disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at a cost of $1100. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.
ODI 10375574
Steering
Steering columns has a clicking and popping sound as i'm parking my car. *tr
ODI 10360842