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
A loss of power steering occurs while driving and when parked. I'm extremely concerned this will happen on a major highway and put my family and other drivers at risk.
ODI 11120626
Steering
Error message: 'power steering assist default' traveling on highway at 35mph in stop and go traffic during rush hour.
ODI 11113388
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle hesitated, stalled, and restarted. The contact stated that the steering lost power and the "power steering assist fault" indicator illuminated. The contact called turnpike ford of charleston/marmet at [redacted] (located at [redacted], charleston, wv 25315) and was informed that the steering was…
ODI 11112146
Steering
Steering looses assist. Luckily it happened parked. Could not move vehicle out of spot because couldn't turn steering wheel. Electronic power steering failure.
ODI 11104170
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 11111690
Steering
My steering went from easy to turn to very hard to turn. I was pulling onto highway and it went to so hard to turn i could not turn back into the lane i was supposed to be pulling into. This was not the only time either!! I have researched and found numerous complaints with the same issues. This is a safety hazard, not only for the driver but for others on the road. With the amount of the same complaints this should…
ODI 11104049
Air Bags · Body · Steering
'takata recall' i was in a car accident june 8th 2018 where my suv was totaled out. My airbags didn't deploy so i'm trying to see what help can i get. I was making payments on the suv. I hit my head bad now i suffer head issues that i'm getting treated for also i had a passenger who was hurt.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11102896
Steering
The 14s05=recall number. I only found it through credit karma. It concerns the eps component failing and causing the vehicle to become hard to steer! I have never received a notice of recall for this vehicle i drive to work, and i swing shift, day, evening, and midnight on dangerous roads!
ODI 11098888
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILED.
ODI 11099475
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Tamara recall - bailey can move my wheel and it's electric only had it for a couple of weeks and barely drive it but makes pages on it and there was no recall on the car
ODI 11096563
Steering
RECALL 14S05 TORQUE SENSOR INSTALLATION
ODI 11091960
Steering
My 2009 ford escape xl became virtualy impossible to turn a corner or turn the wheel at all to park my car on may 2,2018. I almost threwh my back out just trying to get home after a [redacted]. I had it towed to a mechanic who told me the steering modulator needed to be replaced and this included the whole steering column. This mechanic is aware of the 2008-2011 recall involving the ford escape manufactured in…
ODI 11091618
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving the vehicle at any rate of speed, the eps failed and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver each time the failure occurred. An independent mechanic mentioned that the manufacturer issued nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The dealer (james ford of williamson llc, 3923 ny-104,…
ODI 11112397
Steering
The electric power steering went out , and one year a go i had 2008 ford escape xlt and i had the same issues , but on the 2008 has recall but the 2009 theres no recall ,
ODI 11093976
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed that the power assist indicator illuminated and the steering wheel vibrated, moving from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (crest ford inc., [redacted], flat rock, mi 48134) where the technician informed the contact that the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11091919
Steering
STEERING BECOMES VERY TIGHT HARD TO TURN
ODI 11090414
Steering
Power steering assist fault. Days leading up to this warning i only heard the computer bell ding and then nothing no display. On the day driving to work on hwy. The computer display came on and the power steering went out. Had to maunally turn very hard .could not make any quick turns.if i had to get out of the way.
ODI 11089872
Steering
Power steering assist fault resulting in no power steering.
ODI 11088856
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel failed to turn left and right. In addition, the wrench symbol was illuminated and the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the diagnostic results were unknown. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure…
ODI 11088879
Steering
POWER STEERING GAVE UP.
ODI 11085000
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but…
ODI 11084619
Steering
Electric steering failed instantly without warning causing huge increase in steering effort,so much so that a small person cannot control the car.a huge safety risk. The car was moving along the road at the time of failure.
ODI 11084875
Steering
LOST STEERING. UNABLE TO STEER.
ODI 11083795
Steering
Power steering failed while driving. Steering column was replaced by storms ford, east hampton, ny, 10/24/17. Mileage: 34438. Steering failed again, 3/30/18. Mileage: 35400. Is there any recall or other recourse to solve this problem?
ODI 11082500
Steering
The electric power steering in our 2009 ford escape stopped working making it very difficult to drive it. The service light came on on the way to work and then the steering was very difficult when attempting to leave work at the end of the day. It is not included in the current recall for 2009 ford escapes and needs to be added.
ODI 11084679