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
After driving the car there was an abrupt loss of power steering. The steering became very hard and made it difficult to turn. The problem persisted throughout the length the of the trip. After several start ups after the vehicle would initially regain power steering for a short period of say 1/8 of a mile and it would revert back to the hard steering. After taking the vehicle to a dealer, they informed me of the…
ODI 10639436
Steering
When start the vehicle i had no power steering. Got to a friend house who look at the vehicle. After turn it on/off power steering came back. *tr
ODI 10637930
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Vehicle stalled about 2 weeks ago. Oil change light and low tire pressure light came on a week later. Had maintenance done a week later. I was not notified about any recalls. Noticed that the steering wheel was really loose after rotate and balance was done. Took car to dealership and reported issue with steering. Dealership stated that it may need alignment but could not do service until next week. Put gas in car…
ODI 10637792
Power Train · Steering
I had the recent steering recall done, never had an issue. Was out of town and then started the car and the wrench light was on. I went to the ford dealership and they replaced the throttle body. In less than a week now when slowing down to make a turn the car has cutoff once and the next day had no pickup after making a turn. I do not know if its related to the past recalls on the throttle body or not. *tr
ODI 10639595
Steering
Power steering failed while on the nj turnpike going about 70 mph with no warning. My car has been in the shop for over a week now, and ford has not sent the part to the dealer's repair shop where i took the car. I cannot get an answer out of the shop or out of ford. I filed a complaint with ford last week, but nothing has been done since - they promised to expedite the case, but they've done absolutely nothing.…
ODI 10633517
Electrical System · Steering
First sign of problem occurred in august 2014 when i put keys in ignition it would not allow me to start car. It was locked, or frozen up. I tried to move steering wheel but could barely move it. After about 5 to 7 minutes of trying to turn wheel, it unlocked and i was able to start vehicle. Next problem occurred in early september when turning wheel to back into parking space, it froze up and locked. I slowly…
ODI 10641494
Steering
I received the recall notice in the mail (14s05) effective july 25, 2014. I brought the vehicle to a ford dealer to have the recall satisfied in august in which i believe consisted of a control module software update. Until this service we had no problems with the power steering. Shortly after the service my daughter started having the problem with the power steering completely going out. Because she is a college…
ODI 10649084
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they indicated that the repair was not required. The dealer did not indicate if the software was updated for the power steering control module (pscm) and the instrument cluster module nor did they specify if the torque sensor signal had a failure. Months…
ODI 10731208
Service Brakes · Steering
Excessive wear on front brakes, replaced at 18,000 miles and again at 25,000 miles plus new calipers. Vehicle's current mileage is 27,000...steers better now... Difficultly inserting key in ignition unless steering is in the lock position.. Current problem. *tr
ODI 10618524
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Seems to accelerate unpredictably when turning. No incidents yet, but concerning. Also, my mechanic says the steering motor is leaking. My ford was made in missouri. I do not know if this related to the recall of escapes made in kansas. *tr
ODI 10595122
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise and vibration coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle…
ODI 10672055
Steering
I'm a teacher and on my way home from school, the power steering went out while the car was in motion. It returned approximately a mile later and then went out again. When my wife came home from work, she followed me to a mechanic, and on the drive there, the power steering went out again. There is no indication or warning light to indicate when it's about to happen and the situation is incredibly dangerous to us…
ODI 10585091
Steering
Upon starting the vehicle the steering wheel remained locked, as if the power steering went out. I had to stop and restart the vehicle 5-6 times before the power steering would return to normal. I have seen many complaints regarding this issue when i researched it. This is a dangerous defect, because of the difficulty in steering the vehicle when the power steering is out. I also realize that there is no power…
ODI 10586138
Steering
With no warning, the electric power steering stopped working on the vehicle. It was an intermittent failure as it took 2 days for the dealership to replicate it. When it failed for me/us, luckily i was pulling out of a parking lot, very close to the dealership, and not traveling at high speeds or in significant traffic. It was so difficult to turn the steering wheel that my arm muscles were sore. Looking at some…
ODI 10585133
Steering
Upon start up, the car has issues with power steering, locking the wheel and preventing it from steering or moving. After a few minutes with the car turned off, the power steering has returned thus far, but we've had 4 incidents of this within the past week. We've read of others having similar issues while driving and we're fearful of the same happening to us. We're fearful of our safety and the safety of others but…
ODI 10579389
Steering
HARD TO TURN AT LOW SPEEDS. *JS
ODI 10681678
Steering
Loss of power steering. Steering wheel has been shaking recently (notice while idle). Today i started my car, i had 0 power steering. Apparently if you shut off the engine and start it again it again you may be lucky and have power steering. I learned this with a simple google search. Many who have escapes with high mileage have the same experience. This should be a recall, seems very dangerous since from all i have…
ODI 10575976
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer while traveling at various speeds. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel seized several times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the steering wheel position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10577377
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the steering wheel began to shake violently and became inoperable while the power steering assist light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10823944
Steering
I left work and everything was ok. I made 1 stop after about an hour of driving. After getting back in the car to back out of a driveway, there was no power steering. I drove the vehicle home like this. When i got home, i turned the car off then back on and the power steering came back. Since the first occurrence, this has happened about everyday since then. Most recently, while the car is sitting still and idling,…
ODI 10575032
Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2009 ford escape. The contact stated the power steering assist would fail when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated there was a service bulletin for the power steering control module; however, it would need to be replaced at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however,…
ODI 10578557
Steering
My power steering went out on friday. It came back after work after the car was restarted. Then it went out again on saturday. It sometimes works sometimes doesn't it hasn't flipped on and off while in operation. But i am afraid that it might. *tr
ODI 10572629
Steering
While at an idle my steering wheel would shake. Then while driving down the road going around a corner my power steering stopped working and caused me to go off to the side of the road. I was able to get back on and keep going but was very difficult to steer. *tr
ODI 10568832
Steering
When i start my vehicle, the power steering fails, does not matter the temperature outside. Restarting the vehicle restores the power steering. Steering jerks and makes sounds like a gear mechanism is catching constantly while driving. While it has not failed while driving yet, it feels like it is always on the verge of failing. *tr
ODI 10567868
Steering
For a few days my power steering would grind and the wheel would twitch while idling. Then while on the highway all the power steering shut off as i was moving in lanes. If i had been making a sharp turn into oncoming traffic i could have died. I'm a personal trainer and it took alot to turn that wheel. *tr
ODI 10568256