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
Complete loss of power steering. Ford provided computer flash as part of recall 14s05 in 2014 but needed new steering angle sensor in 2018. The recall was not fixed by the new computer software yet that satisfied the recall requirement for ford. Major safety issue and financial burden of $701.51
ODI 11102137
Steering
I purchased this vehicle from a reputable used car dealership about 8 months ago. About a week ago my power steereng went out. I went into a mechanic and they said my torque sensor will have to be replaced. I did some research online and found that ford issued a recall for my vehicle(and 1.4 million others) in 2014 because of a torque sensor failure and i simply needed to bring the vehicle into the nearest ford…
ODI 11072784
Steering
Power steering quit working, almost hit a car, mechanic says it needs a new steering column, at least $1000. Very dangerous, many complaints on this, ford won't help
ODI 11071758
Steering
Tl* the contact, an independent mechanic, called to file a complaint for the owner of a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a failure with the electronic power steering. The contact stated that the steering was difficult to operate. The contact stated that the power steering reverted back to manual operation due to the eps failure. Lynch ford (410 us-30, mt vernon, ia 52314, [redacted]) was contacted…
ODI 11072889
Steering
Steering wheel started shaking back & forth when i stopped at stop sign. I read that was the signs of steering not working. I drove slowly home 2 miles & parked.. There has been recall but not for mine,but same problem..
ODI 11072218
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving unknown speeds and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel failed to move and became inoperable. Also, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 11071943
Steering
The power steering assistance light has turned on and turning is difficult. Right now the car is still drivable but needs strengths to make your turns. The problem occurred on february 1st 2018 i went to start driving my car and it is steering power assist light turned on. You still able to get to work i'll just have to use a lot of strength for steering. Please look into this situation and make them to another…
ODI 11066918
Steering
My 17 year old son was driving home from school. Without warning, the power steering was not functioning. He ended up parking (leaving) it on a side street and walking the rest of the way home. His vehicle is not a part of the original recall for the steering. I had to go pick up his vehicle and drive it home without the power steering functioning. It was a scary ordeal for my son and i am thankful he didn't wreck.
ODI 11064773
Steering
Power steering suddenly stopped working making turning extremely difficult i took my vehicle to the shop and they advised that there's a recall uncertain vehicles of this year and his model they run my vin but my vehicle didn't came out but i was advised that it's the same codes and issues as the one in the recalls. I am attaching a picture of the coats they gave me regarding the power steering failure
ODI 11066000
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILURE AT 108K MILES.
Crash reported
ODI 11064653
Steering
My 17yr old son was driving his car home from school when he could not barely turn off highway. He lost all power steering. His car was not part of original recall. I called ford and they told me to hold onto receipts in case his car is included in next recall. There was no prior warnings when it failed. It could have caused a major accident!
ODI 11063747
Steering
When car is started and still in park the steering wheel shakes from left to right (like its having tremors). If wheel is being held it does not shake. This also occurs when at a complete stop
ODI 11064497
Steering
I can't steer my vehicle. It is very hard to turn. Was fine one day and then the next time when i went to drive it i couldn't run the wheel. I was seeing that many 2008 ford escapes have had a recall for the power steering. I searched the vin and my car came up with nothing. I don't understand how some cars have a recall and some don't.
ODI 11065768
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired by clinton ford in clinton, indiana per a recall for the steering module and sensor recalibration back in 2014. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to exhibit the…
ODI 11063351
Steering
The power steering failed while driving, took to dealership and they told my daughter since the update was done it would cost $800 to fix part. This part should've been covered by the recall, now they want $2000 to fix because another part is bad. They sent my daughter a letter about the steering ujoint just to get it in the shop, that's when they did their update to satisfy your recall, now she lost power steering…
ODI 11072145
Steering
Recall # 14s05 > my daughter was driving the 2008 ford escape and had a problem with the steering making it very difficult to turn wheel/drive car. It occurred when she stopped to fill car with gas and continued for the short trip to a service station. The local firestone service shop found code 2278 which was for steering torque sensor and told her the car was not drive-able for safety reasons. It was towed to…
ODI 11063008
Steering
Recall evidently was previously done in 2014 by prior owner, steering lost power assist while in motion on a street, the loss of power assist while travelling on a snowcovered road caused momentary loss of control resulting in a near crash. The representative at ford denied liability because the repair had been done previously, and denied responsibility for additional repairs under the existing recall
ODI 11063610
Steering
As i was starting to pull out of my driveway, the power steering just quit. It has been fine up until that point. Luckily i was still in my driveway and not driving down the road.
ODI 11062677
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 3 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer (gibbons ford, 704 martin f. Gibbons blvd, dickson city, pa 18519) stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The contact referenced…
ODI 11064167
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally and the power steering failed. The failure occurred without warning. The contact stated that the steering was difficult to operate. In 2014, the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure listed in the recall summary occurred. The vehicle was taken to green ford (2211…
ODI 11063546
Steering
Had a hard vibration in steering column with excessive play in steering wheel. Thankfully, the steering completely locked-up in a parking lot at low speed.
ODI 11063477
Steering
The power steering in my 2008 ford escape just stop working and i almost crash. There is no steering at all. I don't have control of the vehicle.
ODI 11062263
Steering
On tuesday, january 9th, 2018 while driving my 2008 ford escape on an express tollway near my home, my power steering went out abruptly and made my vehicle almost impossible to steer. It is nothing short of a miracle that i was able to exit the highway safely, so as to pull over and regain some sort of composure. Mustering all the strength i had, i was able to get my escape home, both myself and escape unscathed. I…
ODI 11063624
Steering
Tl-contact owns a 2008 ford escape --- power steering assist failure --- contact looked up vin number online and saw power steering recall -- contacted ford -- ford stated contacts vehicle is not included in recall. Ford stated vehicle needs power steering software update--software update was done last week. Power steering happened again ...... Steering shaft torque malfunction message came up on dashboard -- 0…
ODI 11063304
Steering
POWER STEERING WENT OUT.
ODI 11203376