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
The electric power assisted steering system failed. The vehicle was unsafe to drive since the system was working intermittently. When the steering system wasn't working, it was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was diagnosed by a ford dealership in cleveland, oh. The ford dealer replaced the steering column module at a cost of $1500.00. *tr
ODI 10499404
Steering
On the first incident date my wife started the car and the steering wouldn't move. She turned off the car and re-started and the steering was working again. Then two days later i was driving and the steering wheel was jerking around a little, feeling like it was sticking then releasing.the movement was occurring in both directions. I then stopped and turned off the car for a period of time. When i restarted the…
ODI 10498014
Steering
Power steering failed while driving, restarting car temporarily fixes problem. Has happened multiple times in the past week. Doesn't matter if car is cold or warm, and doesn't matter if it is shut off for a few seconds or longer for the problem to correct itself. Effect is as if there's no power steering, difficult to maneuver. (i understand that it's not actually power steering, there's no fluid, but i don't know…
ODI 10496908
Steering
The vehicle is having intermittent power steering loss. Power steering is failing during transit. Sterring wheel is vibrating and making loud noises. *tr
ODI 10494400
Steering
First occurance was while at idle the wheel wouldn't turn without extreme pressure. Now, 1/24/2013 the power assist goes in and out with no warning. The vehicle steering comes close to locking up but doesn't actually get there. *tr
ODI 10494571
Steering
At the time of the first incident i was driving my 2009 ford escape down a two lane road when the steering locked up. After shutting off the vehicle and restarting the problem stopped. After a few weeks it started doing it more frequent immediately followed by a intense shaking in the steering wheel the vehicle can't even be drove now due to the safety issues it poses. *tr
ODI 10502584
Steering
Ford escape 2009 power steering failed. Since then ford had a recall on the power steering to fix problem. Fords recall was to update software in the computer but made no provision if the power steering sensor fails later. This made no sense and when a sensor fails the cost to repair is expensive. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10652154
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the steering became jumpy and the vehicle was difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was found. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,686.
ODI 10502063
Steering
When i'm driving, the power steering suddenly shuts down and it becomes very difficult to steer. Re-staring the vehicle fixes the problem. *tr
ODI 10497628
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Shortly after entering highway on dark rainy evening, with no fore warning, car began to shake and lose power. Was able to pull to side of highway. Even though i was pressing on the gas, car would not go forward. Wrench light was illuminated on the dashboard. Called for assistance. When help arrived they suggested i turn off vehicle. When i turned back on, car was fine. The next day, with no warning, same thing…
ODI 10480188
Steering
This past winter the drivers side exit shaft seal failed. The transmission was serviced by our local ford dealer. Upon return my wife noted the steering cocked to the left slightly but no other issues, i told her that they probable were off a tooth on the pitman arm and that she needed to take it back, she had not. The day in question was the first time that i had witnessed the malfunction. I had made a turn off a…
ODI 10460122
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
While driving the vehicle i suddenly lost power and wrench and engine light came on. I was able to turn the car back on after a complete stop. Car was taken immediately to ford and they said nothing wrong with it and if it happens again bring it in. After multiple times on city streets and interstates which i feared for my life, the car would have no power and the engine would not accelerate when i would step on…
ODI 10564468
Steering
Power steering has turned off while driving .going 45 miles a hour and turning on interstate and almost ran off road. Stopped and turn off car and restarted, which made it start working again. Next time pulling out of store parking lot and went out again, hit curb before i was able to turn back to street.this electric steering is a death trap and should be fixed before somebody dies.now im at 90,000 miles and it is…
ODI 10578078
Power Train · Steering
While driving during both incidents the vehicle lost all power steering, stalled, and engine started missing. Tuned vehicle off then tried to restart and wouldn't click, continued missing. Rpms would rise without any movement. Turn vehicle off again to restart and it started correctly. While always driving the vehicle it will jolt while moving as if the transmission wasn't catching gears. *tr
ODI 10562326
Steering
On saturday, march 26, 2011 i noticed the steering wheel shaking as my 2009 ford escape idled. This 'shaking' is random; it doesn't occur all the time. Since around the beginning of march, there have been times that, when i start the vehicle, the power steering freezes. To rectify it, i shut off the vehicle, waited a few moments, re-started it and power steering was restored. One time however, the 'freezing'…
ODI 10393736
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that when driving, the steering wheel locked. The contact replaced the steering column twice but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired a third time and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 176,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
ODI 10401340
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The vehicle was parked in a gravel driveway, the contact exited the vehicle with the engine running and the gear selector shifted in the neutral position. Unexpectedly, the vehicle rolled 50 feet approximately between 10 -15 mph and struck a wooden fence post causing the vehicle to stop. The contact then entered the vehicle and observed that the steering wheel was spinning 360…
Crash reported
ODI 10360056
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the park position, the steering wheel locked and would not turn left or right. The vehicle was shut off and when restarting the following day and the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 23,389.
ODI 10335861
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. He purchased the vehicle new and within the first week while driving out of the drive way he noticed that when he turned the steering to the right there was a loud noise as if metal hitting against metal. He took the vehicle to the dealer several times. The dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the steering. The dealer stated because the vehicle is black and it is warm,…
ODI 10310858
Frame And Members · Steering
2009 ford escape (rental car) i received this new rental car from a major rental car company at the seattle/tacoma airport with only with 83 miles on the odometer. I rented the car on approximately 7-7-09. On 7-13-09, with approximately 1,100 miles on it, the front (passenger side) wheel separated from the lower control arm (i believe that is what it is called). I do know it came off the spindle. My wife and…
ODI 10282253