2008 Ford Escape Column Problems
- 11
- 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.
What owners report
- steering column · 12 records
- column needed · 7 records
- steering wheel · 7 records
- power steering · 7 records
- needed replaced · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering column seized while driving. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the steering returned to normal. An independent mechanic confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall…
ODI 11195354
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 10 mph out of a parking lot, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crown ford inc ([redacted], lynbrook, ny 11563, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11103380
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
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a random sudden loss of power steering that progressed for over two years. The dealer was notified several times and was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. In addition, the dealer failed to replace the steering column and inspect the torque sensor. The contact was unable to confirm if the instrument cluster module was inspected.…
ODI 10910758
Column · Electrical System · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start without warning. The vehicle eventually started after ten attempts. In addition, while driving 25 mph, the vehicle veered to the right independently. The vehicle was diagnosed and the technician stated that the driver side abs tone ring was fractured and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10874837
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 3 mph, the steering wheel seized and the maintenance wrench indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be repaired. The vehicle had been previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (power steering). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10633336
Column · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering malfunctioned as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The dealer would not repair the vehicle because the diagnostic codes were…
ODI 10597583
Column · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the steering column. The contact was made aware of a recall under nhtsa campaign number 14v284000 (steering), however his vin was not included on the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10615933
Column
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage…
ODI 10504545
Column
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 35 mph when the steering wheel vibrated. When the vehicle was started it would lose power steering. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on so that the power steering would reset. The failure occurred every time he drove the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced . The dealer ordered the…
ODI 10316127
Column
I purchased a new 2008 ford escape on june 2,2007. My daughter is actually coowner/driver. She got in the vehicle on wed, june 6 and when she went to start it, it was locked up. Nothing worked to get the steering, etc. To work. She said it was locked in advantrac mode. The vehicle had to be towed in to a ford dealership in charlottesville, va, where she works. They have had the vehicle ever since, and it took them 2…
ODI 10192861