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
Loss of power steering. Turned car off it returned now it twitches shakes and goes off once and while. Need to replace steering column epas shot. Cost$$$ major safety issue this system needs to be looked at the car is dangerous to drive. *tr
ODI 10568126
Steering
The power steering has become very erratic. When i turn the vehicle on, about half the time when i try to turn the steering wheel it is very hard to turn. I have to shut off the vehicle and restart it, until the wheel moves so i can drive the vehicle. And then, the steering wheel shakes when the engine is idling, and it seems very free moving. I went to my mechanic and he stated the part to fix it was over $900 plus…
ODI 10574836
Steering
Power steering cuts out of its own accord. However when the steering works the steering wheel shakes and twitches, pulling the steering while it moves a little each time. I have to use both hands to steady the wheel as i drive on the highway everyday. I also noticed that the power steering will cut out mid turn, resulting in many pothole strikes, i am surprised this hasn't been recalled due to the fact that i would…
ODI 10566712
Steering
Started vehicle this morning and drove about 1 mile to local store. The steering was very difficult indicating a lack of power steering. After shopping at store, i drove about .25 miles to a bank. Again there was no power steering. After the bank, i drove 25 miles to work (with power steering) and then another 25 miles home in the evening. When i started the drive home, i had no power steering. After talking to my…
ODI 10566186
Steering
At first steering wheel would vibrate on its own when car was started. I called ford customer care and they said they had never received a complaint about this. I made an appt. To take car to len stoler dealership in owings mills, md. Today 3/2/15. When i started the car to take it in my message panel read " power steering assist fault" and the power steering was completely gone! The dealership says the steering…
ODI 10691518
Steering
Wheel locks up and doesn't move, power steering does not work either. Have to turn car on and off continually until normal steering functions return. Dropped car off at the dealership immediately! After some research i see this is a very common problem with no recall? Very unsafe not only for drivers but surrounding cars on the road as well!! *tr
ODI 10565562
Steering
Power steering/steering column replacement. 250 miles into my trip i was at a stop light and when the light turned green i accelerated and without warning i had no power steering. I managed to pull into a parking lot to get off the busy street. Hoping for a simple answer i checked the "four wheel drive, electric power steering module (epas) , park aid module" fuse and it was fine. It was late evening - the…
ODI 10565596
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel was unable to turn left. The contact stated that power steering assist fault was displayed across the message board. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10692601
Steering
I have experienced intermittent issues with the steering of my vehicle. The steering tightens and i'm unable to turn the steering wheel. I am extremely concerned with this issue since this is a safety issue as it happens frequently as i am driving my vehicle. *tr
ODI 10564887
Steering
While driving around a curve, my steering tightened up and i realized my power steering had malfunctioned. I was able to make the curve safely but steering was extremely difficult. It is my understanding that the electronic power assist steering had malfunctioned and it is not an uncommon problem. *tr
ODI 10564443
Steering
I have a 2009 ford escape and i almost got in a accident with my children in the car. As i was turning my power steering locked up and it is extremely hard to maneuver. As i did my research i have found that this is a fairly common problem with the ford escape. There have not been any recalls but this should be recalled as it is as it is a safety concern that almost caused me to have an accident. I have contacted…
ODI 10565217
Steering
Went to drive my vehicle and sped up to 45 mph and lost all the assistance in power steering. Felt like i could not turn the wheels at all. I slowed down and barely pulled into a parking lot. Told my kids everything will be ok. Started up the vehicle again and it was fine until 10 min later...same issue. Almost wrecked twice with the kids with me. *tr
ODI 10564448
Steering
I was driving down a side road about 5 min after leaving my house when i lost power steering and had to pull over. I shut the car off and restarted it and the steering worked but the steering wheel shakes when it is in the center position. Now everytime i start the car i have no power steering. I tried turning the car off and letting the electrical system to reset. But that does nothing. When i took the car to the…
ODI 10567278
Steering
Steering assist went out and had to turn manually.... Could not imagine what may have happened had my daughter been driving at the time. About 4 months before this the tailgate would not open either....apparently the actuator went out. You know sometimes you can over engineer something and make it so much worse. I will not own another escape ever and probably not any other ford. *tr
ODI 10583489
Steering
Power assist to steering failed. Resulted in very difficult to turn/steer vehicle. Very fortunate this happened at low speed. *tr
ODI 10568237
Steering
First time happened after starting vehicle, i noticed there was a loss of power steering when backing out of a parking spot. This was resolved after i restarted the vehicle. The next time was 2 days later when i in the middle of turning my steering wheel to get off the highway. Power steering cut out completely, thankfully i was the only one around because it took a second to grab the wheel tighter and turn. I have…
ODI 10562549
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, she heard a loud noise followed by a sudden loss of power steering. The steering wheel had become extremely difficult to maneuver in a vibrating motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10561765
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph there was a sudden loss of power steering which caused the vehicle to travel out of its lane unexpectedly. The contact was able to regain control and continue driving with difficulty in maneuvering the steering wheel. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired.…
ODI 10561603
Steering
While i was driving my vehicle steering would lock. I was not able to turn my vehicle steering column unless i turned my vehicle off and on again, at which time it would work for approximately 200 feet then once again the steering column would lock. According to the ford dealer, the whole steering column needed to be replaced and now i find that there is a recall on a sensor in the steering column, and not the…
ODI 10595796
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering goes out without any warnings. Can be out if you turn the car on. If you turn the car off and you start it again the power steering may come back on. Most of the time you have to disconnect the battery and reconnect this usually will fix the problem for a day than you have to disconnect the battery again. The power steering has also gone out during driving as well. I feel that this is a huge safety…
ODI 10564344
Steering
While slowing down to make a turn, luckily with no traffic present, the steering wheel locked up and became almost impossible to maneuver. As i was making my turn into my work's parking lot the steering failed, mid turn, and i was unfortunate enough to slam into a snow bank that was piled up on the edge of the corner. This was hardly a crash, but a crash none the less. Little cosmetic or body damage was incurred but…
Crash reported
ODI 10559202
Steering
Over the past couple of months or so, upon turning key, my steering wheel would not engage, staying locked - at first was a rare occurrence, but lately have had to restart vehicle 2-3 times to get the power steering. My 2009 ford escape is also losing steering in the middle of driving - on one instance, january 3, 2014, i was turning left in an intersection, and my steering wheel froze mid-turn, with traffic coming…
ODI 10566250
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph off an exit ramp, the power steering assist failed and caused the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. The contact shut off the engine and once restarted, the power steering assist had independently reset. The failure was an intermittent recurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not…
ODI 10564405
Electrical System · Steering
We driving at highway speed when all electric components went out. We could not steer. Fortunately it was a straight road and no nearby traffic. We stopped the car and restarted and it worked. We were petrified! A later incident the wipers would only work on high speed. They returned to normal after restarting the car. *tr
ODI 10649594
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the power steering assist suddenly failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10558781