2009 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 520
- 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 520 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 122 records
- steering wheel · 27 records
- steering assist · 27 records
- steering failed · 16 records
- assist fault · 14 records
- steering went · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 206 |
| 60–100k mi | 112 |
| 150–400k mi | 89 |
| 30–60k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 27 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While the vehicle was reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Updated 03/03/17*lj *cn
ODI 10945153
Steering
The steering wheel on our 2009 ford escape started shaking constantly and there's a warning showing "power steering assist failure." we took it to our local ford dealer. They determined it was an issue covered under a recall and we scheduled a service appointment for repair. When we took it in for the appointment, they then told us it wasn't a recall and we would have to pay to have it repaired. We didn't continue…
ODI 10947500
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
There has been multiple issues with this ford escape xlt. The abs light continues to come on. The wheel of the car locks when you try too turn when driving wheel. It is very dangerous. The sensors even though we replaced them keep blowing which causing the truck to decline in speed while driving in traffic. We had to turn it onto to the grass to avoid accidents. Constant engine issues after we had it fixed multiple…
ODI 11207987
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel shook and vibrated while the engine was idling. Eventually, the power steering malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn in either direction. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 205,500. *tt the consumer stated the torque…
ODI 11078358
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering ability seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road to a complete stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. The steering wheel shook left to right on its own. The vehicle was driven back to the house with the steering ability very loose. The vehicle was…
ODI 10945661
Steering
There was a recall for the power steering 14s05 july 2014. Which i brought my car in for and they reprogramed the computer. One time the power steering failed but restarting car made it work. Last week my power steering failed this was 2 years after the reprograming. I brought it to ford livermore, ca and they diagnosed the torque sensor was the problem which was not fixed during the recall when i brought it in.…
ODI 10939622
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While making a turn, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated there were no recalls or warranties related to the power steering. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10936538
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering failed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10936438
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated on a separate occasion while driving and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel was still difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to get the vehicle back…
ODI 10935910
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. Without warning, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic indicated that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10937084
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10936328
Steering
2009 ford escape has a sensor failure and turned off power steering assist while driving and in motion on a street. The steering suddenly became very hard to steer at a time when i did not expect this. There was a recall on this failure a few years ago and the failure has happened again. Why is ford have software issues that are allowed to turn off critical systems (safety) such as steering because of any sensor…
ODI 10935009
Electrical System · Steering
14s05. I was driving the 2009 ford escape on the highway at approx. 70mph. The steering will stopped controlling the vehicle correctly and then the steering went completely out. I almost crashed, pulled onto the shoulder of the highway, gathered myself, cut on the hazard lights and cut the auto off. After a minute, i started the auto up again and moved forward to see if the problem still existed. The power steering…
ODI 10945789
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10936211
Steering
The vehicle is losing power steering suddenly while in the midst of left hand turns. The car suddenly beeps, no warning light appears, and for 1-2 seconds the steering wheel feels completely locked up. Apparently this is due to a failing torque sensor, as the dealership reports that it is showing code b2278. The faulty torque sensor is a known safety issue with ford escapes, part of recall 14s05. But, rather than…
ODI 10929862
Steering
There was a recall for this model of the 2009 ford escape for a steering issue. They did not honour the recall, even though the dealer explained how dangerous of a problem this lack of electric steering was causing. I had to pay for an expensive repair out of my own pocket. The problem was that the electronic steering assist would stop functioning while the car was in motion, this caused heavy vibrations of the…
ODI 10939586
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the steering failed and the power steering assist pump sensor illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel shook vigorously. The dealer could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.
ODI 10938491
Steering
2008-2011 ford escape power steering recall 14s05 i received a recall letter from ford motor company concerning a recall on the electronic power steering on my 2009 ford escape. I scheduled an appointment with winner ford of cherry hill, nj for this service, since it was the closest dealer at the time i was able to return vehicle for service. The dealership performed the software upgrade citing that no problems were…
ODI 10928935
Steering
My torque sensor is going out and having power steering issues ford has denied there is a recall and claims it has gotten fixed in 2014 but if it was fixed why would i be having this problem now? I never received a notice about the steering recall. *tr
ODI 10928921
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control system module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) one year earlier. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10928195
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I am writing to you to inform you on the safety condition of the 2009 ford escape. The number 1 problem is hard to steer the wheel when driving. Number 2 problem is the engine shuts off when turning corners while driving. The date it happen was friday nov. 18, 2016.
ODI 10927424
Steering
Steering shaft torque sensor malfunction. The car become hard to steer, or to turn the wheel
ODI 10926999
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving at low speeds, the vehicle became difficult to steer and the steering wheel was hard to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall, so they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was 155,000.
ODI 10926751
Steering
My wife was making a left turn from a stop, the electric power assist in the steering quit working, and she had to fight the steering wheel hard to keep from running into the curb. We wonder why our vehicle's vin is not listed in the recall for this ford escape problem?
ODI 10926031
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle experienced the same failures as nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10924618