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
POWER STEERING FAILURE. WAS ON CITY STREET
ODI 11067383
Steering
For the past 4-5 days, the power steering was going out completely whenever i tried to maneuver in parking spaces. I would have to turn the car off then back on to regain power steering assistance. Tonight as i was driving on a very busy road the power steering went out again, luckily in front of a service station where i was able to pull in slowly and was told i have an electric steering system. I did some research…
ODI 11060850
Steering
Taka take recall. 2008 ford escape hybrid eaps torque sensor failed during driving and steering, leading to no electronic assist in the steering column. The original diagnosis was the steering lost communication. After installing an update in the system, the problem occurred approximately a week later resulting in a total failure in the torque sensor at low speed during steering.
ODI 11065378
Steering
Electric power steering assist fails and car is unable to be steered. This happens while driving, with very unsafe situation. This is not a nuisance, it is totally unsafe as car control is lost when this happens. Recalls appear to have been initiated surrounding this problem, i need to find out if this is the case. Ford must stand behind fixing this unsafe condition.
ODI 11058559
Power Train · Steering
While driving my 2008 ford escape and making a left turn, the power steering went out making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle. I was coming home from work on a city street. When car was turned off and on it cleared out and was ok but it happened again while making a turn. Had car repaired at local ford dealer and was told it was a bad torque sensor. Said that my car was not included in a recall (which had…
ODI 11063579
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the torque sensor was faulty as outlined in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and that the vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 11061629
Steering
Sudden temporary failure of electrical power steering, the dealer said the torque sensor is failing. They did the reprogram in august 2017, now ford will not fix because the recall has been done and their were no codes in pcm, guess we acted too soon on a recall, if the sensor was bad in august they would've covered it. They want $600 to replace a part that they know is failing and causing safety concerns.
ODI 11060732
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Electric steering assist failure -- sudden and complete failure. On highway...outside temp was 5 f above zero. Two children in car (one year old and 3 year old). Without warning (and during a 45 degree curve) the steering assist went out and at first the steering assist attempted to correct the steering and that made matters worse -- holding the wheel steady and continuing thru the turn was a challenge (and, i am…
ODI 11062100
Steering
The power steering torque sensor went out after a ford dealership reset the software as required but now will not honor the recall and wants to charge almost $2,000 for the repair.
ODI 11061120
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. After restarting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (blue spring ford, [redacted], blue springs, mo 64015) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11060792
Steering
When i was trying to back out of a parking spot from a recent errand i realized my wheel was not allowing me to steer. I was already half way out and could not do anything but to pull as hard as i could to get it to turn as this was not safe to leave as is. I am thankful that i was a street away from home and did not have to make any major turns as i had to make sure to get myself and my occupant to safety. I had no…
ODI 11092377
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The contact called zeigler ford plainwell at [redacted] (1260 m-89 suite 200, plainwell, mi 49080) and could not be assisted due to computer issues. The…
ODI 11058202
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I took my car in for a recall on the power steering. Afterwards when i would idle, the steering wheel became shaky making a loud noise. Now it shakes even when i'm driving and will get jerky or stop working completely. This happens on the highway, when i'm stopped at a stop light or when i'm pulling out of a driveway! From what i have researched this happens to thousands of other ford owners. The power steering…
ODI 11058036
Steering
We purchased this vehicle about 3 months ago with 125,000 miles on it & the steering was great! We have driven it for about 1,000 miles. When i got in and started the vehicle the steering is so tight i can not turn the wheel in either direction! I had to leave my vehicle in the store parking lot & have my husband go there and drive it home. We checked with dealer and they informed us there are no recalls on our…
ODI 11057063
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering required excessive effort to maneuver the vehicle while traveling various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. Huntington ford (2890 s rochester rd, rochester hills, mi) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed because the dealer wanted to charge a $100 diagnostic fee. The vehicle was previously remedied per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11060760
Steering
Power steering suddenly quit, when fortunately in the driveway no warning or error codes that were supposed be there after recall. Needs replacement steering colum parts that were defective and not replaced. When the assists quits it creates a dangerous situation as the car is very hard to steer and can cause the driver to lose control.
ODI 11057024
Steering
My ford escape gave me a warning of the power steering assist fault and then my power steering stopped working. After doing research ford covered 2008 escape models as a recall, but my vin number said mine was made at a different factory so it is not covered.
ODI 11055978
Steering
While sitting in a parking lot or driving down the road, the steering wheel turns a distance of 2 inches back and forth on its own. When i turned my vehicle on recently, an error message appeared on the dashboard saying "electronic power steering assist failure" and the wheel was very hard to turn. After turning it a certain distance it freed up again and i was able to make it to my next destination without any…
ODI 11060788
Steering
I was driving home this morning and the power steering assist fault came up. This fault has never been on before. I read a couple of online sites and it stated that there was a recall of 14s05 but it doesnt show for my vehicle. Mine is the same year affected but does not apply for some reason.
ODI 11054406
Steering
Recall steering -after having a "software" updates on a 2008 ford escape xlt in 2014 for ford recall #14s05, now in 2017 my steering wheel is shaking while at a stop both in and out of gear. Researching the problem could be a torque steering sensor or a full blown steering column replacement. Both may lead to inoperable power steering or steering as well. Local ford dealer quoted $800 for torque sensor replacement…
ODI 11057330
Steering
The power steering in my 2008 ford escape began jarring around and has faulted several times while driving, resulting in an immediate loss of power steering. Ford dealer states that the recall has been addressed with a "programming fix," however, the problem is making my vehicle unsafe to myself, and others on the highway. This is a persistent problem among the 2008-2011 ford/mercury models and one that ford motor…
ODI 11055414
Steering
When driving, steering locks up or becomes difficult to turn steering wheel, especially when turning right while driving.
ODI 11055483
Steering
I noticed a slight vibration in my steering wheel on 12/9/17 while driving at very low speeds due to snowy conditions and today on 12/10/17 power steering loss was felt upon lower speed turns only followed by complete power steering loss by end of hour long round trip on mostly highway followed by back roads until home. It is strange that no recalls come up past or present about this issue since in 2014 ford did…
ODI 11053739
Steering
The steering torque sensor has failed and the car is very hard to steer. (recall 14s05) found out there had been a recall, but we were never informed of that! Now we find that the recall is closed. While driving, the car shakes and is very difficult to steer.
ODI 11053835
Steering
When i came out of the gas station the wheel would not turn and "power steering assist failure" came up. I could not steer the vehicle and the problem still persists tonight 12/9/2017
ODI 11053703