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 stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate normally without warning. The contact also mentioned that the power steering motor would engage and disengage sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the power steering power assist unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10551912
Steering
My 2008 ford escape loses it's power steering while driving. It happens at random times. The last time it happened i almost crashed into a brick wall. The dealership service dept. Has tried to fix it twice and it continues to fail. I am afraid of loosing control of the vehicle. When i searched the problem on line i found it has happened to several people throughout the country. One woman said she crashed while…
ODI 10343836
Service Brakes · Steering
The steering wheel pops when turning. When the weather is cold the brakes won't push down. Battery goes dead if not driven daily. Radio wont play after replace battery that was dead. *tr
ODI 10468466
Steering
I 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 10321384
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Equipment · Steering · Valve
Tccf transmission cooler condenser failure- july 16,2008 repaired; -leaking -slipping on shifting-had very little transmission oil on dip stick when repaired at dealership under the 36,000 limited warranty--after 4 days july 20, 2008 wife was rear ended by a dwi traveling at estimated more than 75 to 80 mph(my wife traveling on a state highway at normal regulated speed of 50 mph) -damages of over $13,500 to our…
ODI 10314636
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. She stated that the power steering would lock intermittently while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the torque sensor failed and needed to be reprogrammed. There were no recalls for the failure and no repairs were made to date. The failure and current mileages were under 78,000. Updated 3/16/10 *cn updated 06/17/10*jb
ODI 10303871
Steering
I was picking up my toddler from daycare and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked. I was terrified and unable to steer. I turned the vehicle off and tried to exercise the steering wheel and it loosened a little but would keep locking up after a few minutes. Found out later this happened to may other 2008 ford escape drivers and they experienced the same terrifying experience of driving and the steering wheel…
ODI 10584205
Steering
On monday, 15 sep 2008, on my way to work (about 7am) my steering wheel locked up. I was not able to turn the wheel no matter how much i tried. I was able to stop the vehicle and shut it off. After a few minutes, i restarted the car and everything seemed fine. On tuesday, the same thing happened three different times. I called the dealer first thing wednesday morning to schedule the vehicle for service. I was told…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10242887
Steering
When backing up in reverse, when you turn the steering wheel left or right, there is a loud clunking noise in the steering. *tr
ODI 10229133
Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
My 2008 escape has been to dealer for repair for major issues. 1) i had a problem with the steering wheel 2) i had a problem with the gas pedal getting stuck, 3) i had a problem with the leak of transmission fluid i thank god that the this happen to the car while its under warranty, so the dealer replace the parts for free. I just cant understand with so many complaints with all the same problems the government has…
ODI 10316908
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to bozeman ford lincoln and rv center (2900 n 19th ave, bozeman, mt 59718, [redacted]) where the computer was reprogrammed; however, the failure remained and worsened. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer…
ODI 11194773