We have classified the 106 complaints from 2008 Ford Escape about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Today is 10/1/2019. i dropped my kids off at school came home and my neighbor son had missed the bus. i was on my way to take him to school when after i started my car my steering wheel wouldn't turn. first i thought i had done something wrong so i parked it and tried to reverse and turn the wheel again same thing happened. my electric steering wheel has gone out or is no longer working there was a recall before i got the vehicle 14s05 but with previous owner. i went to 3 different places saying the same thing how can a recall that claims to be fixed not be fixed thank god my truck was parked already so now they are saying it could cost 800-1800 and i have to take it to a ford place so disappointed. i purchase the truck in 2017 so approximately 2 years later and this happens.
Power steering quit working lost it on the highway while driving, passenger's front window has lost power. lost it while driving
While driving from midland texas to el paso texas on the way back my car started to slow down, on the instrument cluster it stated safely stop this will be the 2nd time this has happened to me i was informed that it can be the mec pump but when calling ford and putting it in my vin number it doesn't show that my vehicle is one of the ones that particular has a recall on, it is also having steering issues parts have been replaced, yet still the steering wheel seems loose
We have been having electrical surges in our 2008 ford escape xls. the surges are becoming more frequent. they will happen when we are at a stop light, getting ready to go; after having my foot on the gas for a second (or less) a power surge will happen in the car (abs light pops on and 2 others). it also happens when we are driving on the highway going 60 or 70 mph and all of a sudden a power surge happens. i do not have a current video of this happening, but i will be sure to get one within the next day or so to be sure i have this proof on file for you, if needed. please help us with this issue. this has been ongoing since winter. we originally thought the engine just needed to warm up because of how cold winter got but it is now warmer and the problem persists. the date below is the most recent incident, the first time we had a power surge was in late january.
The suv intermittently goes into a no crank/no start condition. you turn the key and it doesn't crank. this happens while i'm traveling and left me stranded at a rest stop and panicking thinking it wasn't gonna start. since it doesn't happen all the time mechanics can only rely on what they think could be the problem which include the ignition switch ignition lock module and starter relay. i've also found a variety of reviews explaining even after parts are replaced the problem still existing for this specific make and model. and concerning recall number 14v284000. ford dealerships are only clearing the recall codes if they consider the part not needing to be changed so that aftetwards when the steering torque sensor does go bad they no longer have to check it or fix it for free. please help because too many people have the same problem for this to have not been recalled yet.
The key and ignition switch will not start the car. it is not the battery, alternator et al. it is the ignition switch. when the key is turned, everything comes on but the car will not start.
Power steering loss
My lights on dash will all randomly flash while my speedometer and rmp will stop working. my car also seems to not shift well when this happens. my steering feels extremely loose and unsafe. i don't dare to drive over 30mph and have not had anyone be able to tell me exactly what is wrong. my steering has also locked a few times, usually when i'm in reverse. i have to turn the car off and back on to make it work again. i fear for my son and family every time i have to drive to work and school.
Took my car in for a basic oil change the dealer informed me that there was a recall on my vehicle concerning the steering. they proceeded to correct whatever recall needed. upon retrieving the vehicle back i had a hard time turning my key to start the car. i informed the dealership and they informed me that "i must press very hard jam it in there to start it" now a year later the car would not turn over had to have it towed to the dealership and was informed that the ignition switch was bad and was going to cost me $700 to repair. i have researched and found many 2008 ford escapes with the same problem my understanding was that this was a recall. now i am stuck without my vehicle unless i pay the money for the vehicle that apparently has been an issue.
Sometimes my steering wheel is very hard. in addition, my car won't able to start when turn my key - my battery is good and my starter is ok. no crank no start
I have been having multiple problems with this vehicle. i went and got the power steering recall fixed 1 yr to maybe 2 yrs ago and ford said it was fixed. now i'm having power steering going out while driving and car pulls to the right. i then turn the vehicle off and back on and it goes back to working correctly. i went back to ford and they said that the recall has been fixed and closed out and nothing they can do. now i'm having power steering still going out and now all my lights (abs,traction control,tire,air bag, anti theft light). after spending 200 at ford they told me ecm is bad and need to replace. almost 500 at ford for keys to be programmed to new computer i am still having same problems and ford wants me to spend more money to see what the next step is.
My key fob unlocked the car, as usual, put child in. got in drivers side. put key in ignition. all locks locked! car did not start. i hit key fob and the pad to unlock several times... unlocked my door... i assumed all doors. would not open door where daughter was in car seat in back (back passenger side). key fob or door unlock would not work to unlock it. key fob did not work at all after that first time and did not unlock her side. i got her out on driver's side backseat. we have video surveillence so incident should be on there. vehicle was stationary. end of 100' driveway. no neighbors in sight. terrifying to think if the key fob hadnt opened my door that last and apparently one and only time, if id be stuck in hot car with daughter in back seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the contact had to jiggle the key in the ignition a couple of times to start the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was unknown.
Vehicle has a known problem with the ignition. there is difficulty starting the vehicle due to a faulty ignition cylinder requiring the operator to have to push the key in, often with great pressure, then twist the key to get the car to start. eventually the ignition mechanism will fail completely requiring the entire ignition housing within the steering column to be replaced and at great expense. i was left stranded when the car failed to start and had to have it towed. repairs cost over $500. the problem never affected me during normal driving, only when the car needed to be started. a simple search revealed many other escape owners report the exact same issue so it is highly unlikely this is a random problem or the result of normal wear. indeed, this is a factory defect that was never addressed by ford. however, this is a very serious issue since, as happened to me, the car can and will leave the driver stranded which, it should go without saying, is not just an inconvenience but also a potential safety hazard. these vehicles need to be recalled and the problem ...
Ignition switch will stop working and become loose, which will prevent the vehicle from starting while stationary.