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 driving approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was started again and the power steering returned to normal. The contact called the dealer who performed a software update on the vehicle and was advised to call headquarters. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified.…
ODI 10788655
Steering
Takata recall since i purchased my vehicle i had a problems with power steering i learn to cut the vehicle off and restart.my car was service at adamson ford in birmingham alabama for a power steering recall it is worst now i cannot cut it off it is hard than before to turn i return back the service advisor stated the problems with power steering has been performed already he stated a sensor harness pulled loose but…
ODI 10807372
Steering
2009 ford escape power steering failure. This occurs while driving at all speeds with no warning and also on start up of the vehicle. Vehicle was serviced under ford safety recall 14s05 and torque sensor was replaced and the epas software reprogrammed. Exact same symptoms of power steering failure have recurred, this time diagnosing as power steering control module needing replacement and thus the entire steering…
ODI 10789605
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the low air valve sensor indicator illuminated, indicating that one of the tires experienced low air pressure. Moments later, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (jones ford, 2410 ocean hwy 17 south, supply, nc) where it was diagnosed that the steering pump was faulty and…
ODI 11140565
Steering
Steering wheel is extremely stiff and very difficult to turn, especially at slower speeds; error code b1342; suspect failed torque sensor
ODI 10810123
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While making a right turn at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10788214
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). After the recall repair, the vehicle experienced a failure in the power steering assist system. Prior to the recall repair, the vehicle was diagnosed with having no fault code prior to the remedy being performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10788085
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While reversing the vehicle and shifting into drive, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10783780
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Power steering has gone out have replace front inner bearing,transmission lines, keep up on all my maintained records since i bought the vehicle in sept 2014' and have all other maintain economic records.
ODI 10783131
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10782554
Steering
Vehicle was subject to ford recall #14s05 which dealt with a torque sensor in the steering column. At the time we took it in there were no codes reported so the dealer performed the recommended service and reprogrammed the software. Approximately a month later my wife experienced a power steering failure on the way to work. We took the vehicle to the dealer who found the code for the torque sensor and replaced it…
ODI 10784950
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed without warning, which made it difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted in order to resume normal operation. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The…
ODI 10784973
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering sensor and steering column had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the onboard diagnostic warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The dealer stated that the mass air index was…
ODI 10896519
Steering
Power steering has gone out three times without any warning. The car was in motion each time the power steering went out. Twice on the highway and once backing out of the driveway. Service center at mullinix ford in mobile, al said it was an electronic problem and would cost $698 plus tax to fix the problem. Doing research, i see there are several complaints concerning this same problem and ford is not concerned…
ODI 10780716
Steering
The power steering stopped working while driving on a city street. I was turning into a shopping mall and there was suddenly no way i could steer this car. It is dangerous to try driving the vehicle. You cannot turn it without brute force and it is impossible to steer at slow speeds. It is definitely a safety issue. The problem is a torque sensor which when it goes out, the entire steering column must be replaced to…
ODI 10887904
Steering
I own a 2009 ford escape. There was a very large recall on the steering column a couple years back, as the steering column would randomly freeze and you had very little control over your car. I had this issue. I almost got into a serious wreck during one of these freezing episodes when i was making a slow turn onto a road in atlanta, ga. The recall said to bring in the car to a local ford dealership, and they would…
ODI 10906316
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall i was driving in the far left lane of the freeway on my way to work and my car shut off, sometimes my cars does not start. I have had alternator, starter tested, and they are good, my camshaft sensor replaced, ignition switch replaced, spark plugs replaced, i keep a good handle on maintenance up, but my car shutting off while i am driving and sometimes don't turn on at all is keep happening, my…
Crash reported · 8 injuries
ODI 10935549
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While in reverse, the power steering failed. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 10761360
Steering
In february of 2015 i took my vehicle into al piemonte's arlington heights ford in arlington heights, illinois because our power steering had been going out intermittently while driving. They said it just needed a computer update relating to recall 14s05. Last weekend the power steering went out completely and never came back on. There was no warning, no indicator light or sound as referenced in recall 14s05. I…
ODI 10749868
Steering
Power steering failure: following the first occurrence (14 aug 2015) there were several other instances within the next couple of days whereby i lost power steering again and had to revert to manual steering. Nine months ago ( 10 dec 2014) i had my car serviced at ford's expense for their recall 14s05 that related to their "electrical power steering" defect which only amounted to a computer code reprogram. Then on…
ODI 10760787
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the failure recurred. In addition, the vent controls failed to work after the dealer replaced a cylinder and the ignition switch. The vehicle also violently shook, which caused the steering wheel to become extremely unstable while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it…
ODI 10818687
Steering
Tl* tl the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (power steering). The…
ODI 10732206
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While traveling approximately 30 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering without warning. The contact had to merge to the side of the road, where the vehicle was turned off and restarted, which reset the computer. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10722888
Steering
I took my vehicle in for the power steering calibration update in march 2015. In may i was driving down a muddy road when my power steering just went out. I was on the edge of the road near a cliff and was trying to maneuver around another vehicle stuck in the mud. It could have been disastrous if i was not going so slowly. I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed it as a computer problem with the torque sensor or…
ODI 10721920
Steering
LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
ODI 10786457