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
Lost electrical assist power steering, found out is a manufacturer defect that ford refuses to fix
ODI 11171065
Steering
In 2014, ford had an electric power steering recall, 14s05, for escapes. I had a dealership perform the code reprogramming in october 2014. Four years later, the power steering went out. There are less than 50,000 miles on the car so there's not a lot of wear and tear on the vehicle. I called the dealership and ford customer service and they both said that since i brought the car in for the recall, there is nothing…
ODI 11164661
Steering
Power steering stopped working while driving on a city street and then power steering came back. When i shut off the vehicle and restarted it, the power steering is still not working. I have not driven the car since because of safety concerns. I was told by ford that my escape was not part of the national recall.
ODI 11164186
Steering
Purchased the vehicle in january 2017. Approximately mid december 2018 a code popped up on my dash "power steering assist fault" and the steering wheel shakes as i drive. I code is continuously on. I contacted ford, who tell me there was a recall on the 2009 ford escape in 2016 for this exact code, but because my vehicle was not assembled in kansas city, that they cannot fix it under the recall and i would have to…
ODI 11164271
Steering
Experienced power steering cutting out intermittently while driving, especially when parking. When this occurred, vehicle was difficult to maneuver at speeds less than 15 mph. Dealer notes "replaced steering torque angle sensor" for code p2278. Vin was not included in recall of 2008-2011 ford escapes experiencing this issue.
ODI 11210631
Steering
Power steering failed and stopped working while drivingu
ODI 11161411
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering went out while driving with no warning so there was a recall on some but not all escapes on a city street while i was turning at an intersection
ODI 11191012
Steering
I called ford in octoberfor recall #14s05, because my steering wheel began to stiffen up to the point that i was unable to drive it. I was told by ford that my vehicle did not fall in that batch of recalls. Ford stated i would be responsible for any work done. I had credit with firestone so fortunately, i was able to take it there for this stiff steering. Firestone did complete a brake inspection and replaced the…
ODI 11165049
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, the contact found that the power steering assist failed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to ganley ford ([redacted], norton, oh 44203, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist angle malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not…
ODI 11156639
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
I was on my to work one morning entering the interstate on ramp and i lost power steering which almost caused me to have an accident. Making it extremely hard to steer the vehicle. Upon taking it to my local ford dealership they told me my power steering torque control module was failing. This was a recall on escapes from 2008 / 2011, but they said my particular vin was not part of the recall??? Upon further…
ODI 11165628
Steering
Tl* the contact a 2009 ford escape. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 mph, the steering went into manual mode and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. As a result, the vehicle ran off the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called manley motors (1800 n state st, belvidere, il 61008, [redacted]) and was informed of the diagnostic testing fees. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11155671
Steering
I was driving on a highway and made a left turn, while steering turning back to the right it felt as though it wanted to lock but eventually broke and went to normal. This has happened 4 different times since vehicle purchased. Took it to my local ford dealership in fredericksburg, va, they told me after testing, i needed a steering column epas at the tune of $1400. They said you could not just replace the epas part…
ODI 11154628
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. After starting the vehicle and driving in reverse, the "power steering assist fault" message suddenly displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel torque sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11154416
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While attempting to park the vehicle, the steering assist default warning indicator illuminated. The contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle and had it towed to lindsay ford (located at [redacted], wheaton, md 20902, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, only the software update was performed,…
ODI 11154202
Steering
Was part of recall 14s05 by ford they replaced a sensor but vehicle still gets stuck in manual steering mode and will not allow you to steer, so the electric power steering never works
ODI 11155555
Steering
Several times while driving/turning, the car would ding and a very brief message would flash on the console. Couldn't read it fast enough before it went away. Today got in after work and the power steering assist fault message came on and there is no power steering. There is a recall for this for this make and model year, but apparently not for every vehicle. Searching online found multiple other people talking…
ODI 11152604
Steering
Steering very hard to move. Vehicle was working find drove home from work parked it. The next day got in the car and started it went to move steering wheel it was very hard to move. I called ford dealer and asked if there was a recall for the steering she asked for vin and it has no recall for that vin. Vehicle is at ford dealer for schedule steering repair.
ODI 11152189
Steering
Takata recall at one time there was a recall for the power steering, that is what is wrong with my 2009 escape. I can be driving down the road and one second i have power steering and the next second my steering wheel will lock up. If it didn't get fixed when there was a recall then can i take it back to be fixed again
ODI 11151852
Steering
Loss of power steering while in motion exiting highway.
ODI 11151703
Steering
Electric power steering will lock up without warning while in motion
ODI 11150807
Steering
I started my vehicle after work and i had no power steering at all. I drive an hour one way ro work everyday with no issues except now this. I did some research online and found their may be a recall. When i called ford they said that my vin # had no recalls and there was nothing they can help me with.
ODI 11150200
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to make a right turn and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The contact called lindsay ford (260 w elm st, lebanon, mo 65536, [redacted]) to schedule a second diagnostic test. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11151302
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While operating the vehicle, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. *dt consumer stated she does…
ODI 11151800
Steering
Power steering went out with no warning when backing out of a parking space. Other vin #s of my year and assembly plant are covered by recall, but not mine. Landers ford collierville assessed problem as steering angel torque sensor malfunction and pscm internally faulty. Obviously my vin should be included in a recall for free repair by ford.
ODI 11187455
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering failed. The contact pulled the vehicle over and was able to drive home. Earl floyd ford (2687 ky-227, carrollton, ky 41008, [redacted]) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) as a potential cause of the failure. The…
ODI 11142186