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
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving, the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to steer. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to chapman ford columbia ([redacted], columbia, pa 17512) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11073871
Steering
My vehicle loses power steering while driving. When the vehicle is restarted, power steering temporarily works but then fails while driving.
ODI 11079738
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and then driven to mel hambelton ford (11771 w kellogg ave, wichita, ks 67209) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. Previously, the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was…
ODI 11073805
Steering
Steering wheel started shaking and vibrating at stop lights. This went on for about 3 days then a message appeared on the instrument panel that said "power steering assist fault". After reaching my destination i turned the vehicle off. Upon restarting i had no power steering. I drove the vehicle home then to the delership the next morning. They explained that they retrieved a code dtc b2278 and said either the…
ODI 11071628
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 75 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering fault indicator illuminated and the steering wheel began shaking. The contact drove home and turned off the vehicle. The next morning, the vehicle was started and the power steering was inoperable. The power steering indicator was still illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (phil long ford at chapel…
ODI 11067289
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized as a result the contact lost control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the tri star ford dealership (930 us-22, blairsville, pa 15717) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a power steering failure. The vehicle…
ODI 11081227
Steering
Recall #14s05 initiated in 2014 was repaired at the time of the recall. Problem with the steering torque sensor recurred on jan. 2018. I had the problem corrected at my own expense. Would like to see the recall reissued so i may be reimbursed by ford . When the power steering failed i was driving out of a parking lot. I made it home ok but i narrowly avoided an accident just before arriving to my house due to the…
ODI 11155322
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized while making a right turn. In addition, the steering wheel shook violently and made a knocking noise. Bill brown ford in livonia, michigan was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
ODI 11072939
Steering
Power steering went out unexpectedly, have had 14s05 recall and experiencing same issue many have had with this vehicle model. Steering column is defective. Hundreds of others are dealing with this as well in 2009 ford escape. Power steering assist fault
ODI 11065473
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to turn, became inoperable, and failed to move. Also, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (gordie boucher ford, n88w [redacted], menomonee falls, wi 53051) where it was diagnosed that the torque senor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 11067036
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 70 mph, the power assist failure warning indicator illuminated; however, the power steering did not experience a failure until the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to holiday automotive (321 n rolling meadows dr, fond du lac, wi 54937, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering torque sensor failed and…
ODI 11065836
Steering
I had to have the electronic steering assist replaced in my ford escape due to the power steering going out. The vehicle was not in motion when it went out. A few months later i learned that there was a recall for "certain" make and model escapes. Obviously, my vehicle should have been included.
ODI 11081371
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the contact lost power steering ability without warning. The dealer (hub city ford, 2909 nw evangeline throughway, lafayette, la 70507, [redacted]) was contacted to schedule an appointment for repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa to file a…
ODI 11128555
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel started to shake, which made the vehicle difficult to steer. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The dealer (griffin ford lincoln, [redacted], fort atkinson, wi 53538) stated that the steering module was reprogrammed years ago as a remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 11071554
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the driver noticed that the power assist fault indicator was illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (san tan ford, 1429 e motorplex loop, gilbert, az 85297) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and stated that due to the…
ODI 11097848
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to tom holzer ford (39300 w [redacted], farmington hills, mi 48335, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired, but was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 11063736
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel shook gently and then shook violently. After starting the vehicle, the power steering message illuminated and the power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently. In addition, while turning the steering wheel, the lights illuminated and the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was notified…
ODI 11081782
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel failed to turn without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The contact called a local dealer (sheehy ford lincoln of gaithersburg, 901 n frederick ave, gaithersburg, md 20879) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The failure mileage…
ODI 11072282
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Steering
Power steering on car will shut off at random, an audible click will be heard when power steering shuts on or off, will turn on and off when going straight down the road or turning,having caused me to almost crash dozens of times. This will also happen when vehicle is stationary be at a stop light or sign, or even in driveway when vehicle still has yet to be driven. All dash board lights will also turn on and off,…
ODI 11062352
Steering
I was driving about 45 mph and approached an off ramp on my right . As i was negotiating the the winding turn, the steering wheel seemed to almost lock and a message appeared saying "power steering assist fault". It never reverted back and i limped home with severe issues making turns. I had a recall notice in 2014 that was supposed to have addressed this problem. It was a 14so5 recall and they reprogrammed the pscm…
ODI 11061309
Steering
This complaint concerns the power steering assist fault for my 2009 escape. This alert appeared the morning of 01/06/2018. Although the display read power steering assist fault, the car handled normally for my drive home. After i had parked the car, turned it off, then restarted it, the power steering assist was completely gone. The roy o'brien ford dealer, here in saint clair shores, mi(where i bought it from) told…
ODI 11061177
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While the vehicle was at a stop sign, there was an abnormal squeaking noise and the steering wheel jerked to the left. While driving 4 mph in reverse, the steering wheel failed to maneuver in position without warning. The contact called a local dealer (phil long ford, [redacted] #a, colorado springs, co 80905) and was advised to schedule a service appointment. The vehicle was…
ODI 11062193
Steering
I received a recall a little over a year ago for the power steering on my 2009 ford escape (recall 14s05) although i only experienced small glitches in the power steering i decided to be proactive and take my car in to have the recall addressed. Well yesterday when i was driving home from work my power steering suddenly went out and i had to use every muscle in my arms and back to turn my steering wheel and almost…
ODI 11058412
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, an alarm sounded and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to a parking lot to attempt to restart the ignition, but the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to asheville ford lincoln ([redacted], asheville, nc 28806) where the power steering module was replaced. The…
ODI 11154267
Steering
Loss of electric power steering assist while driving.
ODI 11103821