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
Torque sensor recall -- initial symptoms happened while on highway, trouble steering above 45mph, steering wheel vibrating 5-10degree angle on its own. Once off the highway turning requiring wide angle to go left or right. After parked, unable to get out of nosed-in park space. Dashboard wrench light lite -- error code b2278 diagnosis by auto center. Difficult steering on street, took to ford dealership told vin not…
ODI 11088374
Steering
Hello, i would like to file a complaint with ford motor company. On saturday march 24,2018 my mom and i were in lafayette, louisiana and had parked to go to a bakery when we went in and came back out my mom said the steering wheel wouldn't turn. I could obviously see her struggling. I tried to turn it and it was incredibly difficult to turn. We had to get a tow truck to pick it up and bring it to my house. I called…
ODI 11081245
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The dealer (interstate ford, [redacted], miamisburg, oh 45342) was contact and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the vin was not included…
ODI 11081049
Steering
The steering wheel just started shaking while in park and while driving down the highway. Was told it's my sensor in the steering column if and that ford had to fix it because it has to be reprogrammed.
ODI 11082222
Column · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving over 45 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and the steering wheel shook violently. The vehicle was taken to varsity lincoln ([redacted], novi, mi 48376) where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle had been previously serviced per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11081818
Steering
Car started last week with a phantom shake of the steering wheel, while the car was on and in park, or while stationary at a stop light or stop sign, slight shake while driving. Now 8 days later, while driving in town, straight down the road, power steering assist failure error message came onto the dash, resulting in immediate loss of power steering. Recall was done to this suv in 2014, and still there are issues.…
ODI 11078281
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When starting the vehicle, the steering wheel would not turn. An unknown warning indicator illuminated before and during the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and explained to the contact that the vehicle was…
ODI 11083596
Steering
Steering wheel shakes at a complete stop, when you start to move the shake become worse and you need to hold the wheel with 2 hands otherwise the wheel turns at anytime.
ODI 11078846
Steering
I had my escape serviced for the 14s05 recall in oct 2014 where they did a software update for the epas in the steering column. Now my car's steering wheel shakes with a clunking noise when idling...and sometime while moving. I see reports/reviews that the power-steering will likely go out soon and put me at risk of a crash. All reviews mention estimates from ford of $1400-$2000 to fix. They are claiming no…
ODI 11076700
Steering
I have power steering issue.i have received message on dashboard saying"power steering assist fault". So, need some help to solve this issue.
ODI 11076494
Steering
My steering column began to vibrate while at a stop light. Next i got the "power steering assist fault" code right before pulling into my driveway. The next morning i had no power steering in my vehicle. I had the recall done (14s05) in january of 2015. When i contacted the ford dealership where i had the recall work done, i was told that there was a software update that had been performed, but no further work will…
ODI 11076456
Steering
I HAVE NO POWER STEERING
ODI 11083582
Steering
Error code appeared on my dash reading. Power steering assist fault. 20 minutes later there is no power steering at all. I called ford for the current recall about this issue and they said my vehicle is not one of the ones affected.
ODI 11076320
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer (porter ford, [redacted], newark, de 19711) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000…
ODI 11078735
Steering
October 2016, regarding recall 1405s, a technician did a self test and indicated no diagnostic trouble codes were present. The self test and observation were performed for approximately 18 minutes (which is the allowable labor cost for recall repairs). Although no diagnostic trouble codes were present, the technician notated he 'reprogrammed pscm and ic.' at the time i had my vehicle serviced for the recall, 1405s,…
ODI 11078340
Steering
Steering power assist is shorting out, i had it tested at a dealership and confirms it , only fix is to replace steering column, doing research this is common malfunction for 2008 to 2011 ford escape
ODI 11080332
Steering
Torque sensor failing after being replaced or reprogrammed steering wheel locking up in place
ODI 11075196
Steering
While driving on a highway, my ford escape's steering wheel froze. It stiffened and was unmovable. I had to wrestle the steering wheel to get off the road, trying to turn it. I finally did turn, after a wide, wide turn, i was able to park it. The "power steering assist fault" words came on. I have not moved it since.
ODI 11075490
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving unknown speeds on february 19, 2018, the steering wheel shook. Two days later, while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel seized as an abnormal dinging noise was heard and the wrench icon illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (dick edwards auto plaza, [redacted], junction city, ks 66441) and left a voice message but the dealer failed to return the phone…
ODI 11074183
Steering
Car was driving fine until steering wheel started to vibrate every time the car was idling, car has under 106000 miles on it.
ODI 11076541
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the eps failed to function properly, which caused the steering wheel to seize. The contact had to apply extreme force to turn the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) according to the manufacturer. The dealer (tasca automotive group, [redacted], cranston, ri 02920, [redacted]) was…
ODI 11074475
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the steering wheel shook and the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called packey webb ford at [redacted] ([redacted], downers grove, il 60515) and…
ODI 11079179
Steering
Already had this recall fixed-# 14s05. Recall originally "fixed" in december of 2014. Steering wheel was shaking while driving and stationary, rattling noise. A new torque sensor was installed and that would take care of the problem. Today, having the same issues- steering wheel turning on its own, rattling. Doesn't matter if i'm driving at a stop light, turning, all the time. Have been told since it was already…
ODI 11073610
Steering
Recall was done in 2014 for power steering issues. We brought it to our local dealership and was told that the recall was just to update the module. After that, our steering would go off and on every now and then, but didnt think anything of it. About a month ago our power steering went out. I called our local ford and told them of the problem. I was told that there is nothing they can do unless i pay $120 for them…
ODI 11072975
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel jerked and the contact heard an abnormal grinding noise. The power steering fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to candy ford ([redacted], charlotte, mi 48813) and was informed that the recall repair was previously completed in august of 2014. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
1 injury
ODI 11078671