Problems with 2008 Ford Escape STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned when she tried to cold start the vehicle. the contact stated that the steering became difficult to maneuver. the dealer hight ford, inc. (242 madison ave, skowhegan, me 04976) was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated intermittently with the oil warning light illuminated. the contact stated that after continued driving the steering resumed normal operation and the low oil level warning light disappeared. the vehicle was taken to bill talley automotive 5250 s laburnum ave, richmond, va 23231, to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) as a possible cause for the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 174,300.

I own a 2008 ford escape that has recently been diagnosed with a known recalled issue with the torque sensor. error code b2278. it has caused the electric power steering assist to turn off. my vehicle currently has no power steering due to this issue that has already been recalled. my vehicle falls under the model and year that ford recalled the part on, however the ford motor company is claiming they have no responsibility in the repair or replacement of the part. luckily i was at a slow speed when the power steering went out and did not cause an accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, while exiting the freeway the steering ceased without warning. the contact managed to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was towed to (tri-state ford 1503 pennsylvania ave, east liverpool, oh 43920 (330) 386-6120) where it was diagnose that the steering failed and needed ot be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number:14v284000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to any recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 210,000.

The electric power steering failed, just one day stopped working as a known issue

On 1/9/20 the car had its last dangerous malfunction of so many sense i purchased the vehicle from a dealership 10/18. the car was parked in a beach parking lot. as my son was getting ready to leave the parking lot he turned car on put car in drive slightly stepped on gas to begin pulling out and the car surged and accelerated full speed by itself. he lost all steering and had no breaks. he had absolutely no control of the vehicle. it went full speed into a parked car about 15 ft away! both cars were totaled. all 3 people involved were injured. there was 2 people in parked car and my son who was burrowing my car. previous to this accident the escape has had so many dangerous malfunctions. some being total steering loss while i was driving 45mph .car was towed and fixed covered by factory recall. another shock snapped and punctured my fuel tank. my mechanic said i dodged death by driving . he said car was a ticking bomb. ive replaced 2 abs sensors at different times because they failed and caused break pedel to vibrate and made it very hard to stop. another wheel bearing and wheel compartment due to total rust and corrosion of under body. all these things happened in only a little over a year sense purchasing this vehicle from mid cape moters for 6000$ in october. *ln *tr *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at highway speed the power steering became inoperable. the vehicle required extra effort to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to (lilliston ford, 833 n delsea dr, vineland, nj 08360, (856) 272-5950) who diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v284000 (steering). the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure and a case was opened. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. when the vehicle was started, the steering was firm and required extra effort to maneuver. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. camelback ford (located at 1330 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-7551) was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 214,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the steering became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the steering rotation sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. sam galloway ford lincoln located at 1800 boy scout dr, fort myers, fl 33907, (888) 699-0916, was contacted and was informed of the failure. the contact stated the vehicle was repaired in 2014 under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 142,000.

We were traveling down the freeway at approximately 8:50 pm pst when the power steering went out and the following error message appeared on the dashboard display: 'power steering assist fault'. we were able to safely leave the road, but steering the vehicle is very difficult.

Steering wheel had been intermittently vibrating for a few weeks, then message 'steering power assist failure' message appeared when car started after being parked all day. power steering is gone. this vehicle has supposedly had this repaired as part of the 2014 recall.

Power steering failure. this was a recall in 2014, previous owner had the pcsm re-programmed and this was considered taking care of the recall. the power steering motor and torque sensor were the issue. it has failed and ford will not cover this $2200 repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. while the contact was turning into her driveway, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. the contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and on; however, the failure continued. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown steering component needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure recurred. an unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. the contact was concerned that the failure was due to nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel shook and became very difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was taken to bob wondries ford (400 s. atlantic blvd, alhamra, ca) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure continued. the manufacturer was notified and provided case number: [xxx]. the failure mileage was 107,000.*dt ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')*jb

The power steering is no longer working. the steering torque angle sensor went out unexpectedly and i have found out that this is a common issue for these vehicles. luckily i was only parked and had just turned on my vehicle when this happened but i'm sure others have not been so lucky as i was reading that many people have the steering go in and out as the part is breaking.

When making a right turn at low speeds the steering locks up. when i force it, it will break loose but this has caused me to come close to having an accident. this happens at random.

The electric assist steering failed, making the vehicle very hard to steer, both from stationary and while in motion.

Came out of pet smart started my car went to back up and had no power streeing. checked under the hood and found no power streeing pump or no belt. called my mechanic, had to drive 3.5 miles with no power streeing, diagnose the sensor. mechanic put the sensor and the streeing turn to the right. meaning the streeing needs to be change and the only way to find that out is to performed the steps. that senior cost $219.00 which is useless if it turns to the right. luckily the mechanic said get one from the salvage yard. that cost was $299.00 for the complete steering. the charge for the labor was $450.00. this should of been recalled because the power steering sensor so i hope this will be included in the recall for power streering. the vehicle was stationary.

I was driving my 2008 ford escape through a city at around 30 mph. i was trying to make a turn when the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. i had to give great effort to avoid hitting a parked car. this happened with no warning at all. even after the event, the steering is still un-assisted with no warnings indicating that anything is wrong.

Power went out on steering, this makes it almost impossible to steer the car in traffic, there is a recall on 2008-2011 ford escapes; 14v28400 - 05/29/2014. ford # pscm. 14s05. took car to ford dealership, they refuse to honor recall and say my car is excluded from recall even though it has exactly the recall problem. cost to fix is over $2,500, which is ridiculous since this probably exceed the value of the car. why do they not honor the recall on my car. please advise.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. when the contact started the vehicle, the wrench icon illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering failed. the contact stated that the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was taken to waikem ford (4321 lincoln way east, massillon, oh) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor was faulty. the torque sensor was replaced, but the failure was not remedied. the steering module was then diagnosed as the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 150,000.

The steering wheel became hard to move when driving and the next day i used it again it was normal. but now i turn it on and the steering wheel moves by itself to one side and i have not use since

Suspension axle transmission front end while in motion loud clank metal sound. took to shop and was told drive it until it dies. too expensive to repair entirerepair of from axel suspension and transmission. i still have 15 months on my loan. no excessive driving and no hard use.

Received recall letter, took my vehicle in for the safety recall. the ford dealer, service dept. said that they performed the recall and everything is good to go. my daughter was driving the car last week and while driving it the power steering went out. 10/02/2019 today we took the car back to the dealership where the recall was done, at first they said it wasn't done and when we produced our service sheet, and then they tried to back tracked and said oh yes we did, but we didn't replace the module because it didn't have the 'codes'. they refused to attend to our concern and said they were not going to look at it or perform the recall because it's beyond the time frame. my issue is they did not do the recall the way it was suppose to per recall dates, my daughter was driving it at the time and was trying to exit the highway.she was really shaken up by it, thank god she was not hit by another vehicle because she couldn't make the turn with extreme use of her arms. they also said that the the recall only identifies vehicles made in kansas city, so yours may not be affected, we said ours is. but he still did not want to fix the recall on my car. the dealership is -all american ford, in oneonta, alabama. 35121

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact took the vehicle to an unknown ford dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) in august of 2014. the dealer updated the power steering control module software; however, the failure persisted and the steering wheel could not be turned. the manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 197,000.

Power steering quit working lost it on the highway while driving, passenger's front window has lost power. lost it while driving

The power steering just stopped working after parking it and then when i started it to leave i had no power steering

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

Electronic steering failure. i have no power/electronic power steering. when parked yesterday i started my car and went to move forward only to have no steering. i stopped the car, turned it off, still nothing. restarted car one more time and steering worked. today the steering went out and did not come back. i had to drive home with manual steering. i had the entire electronic steering column replace within the last 6 months for a tolal of $1400

While driving a a speed of 45mph, the steering went completely out. i applied my brakes to turn right to turn on a secondary road with less traffic and into a safer location. while trying to turn the wheel, it was barely able to make the turn. i pulled into a parking lot and was unable to even turn the wheel at this point. i shut off the engine and let the vehicle sit for a few minutes as i tried to decide what to do. i turned the ignition back on and the steering wheel was loose and functional at this time. this is the second incidence this has happened.luckily, no one was injured in an accident.i called ford and explained the situation and they told me based on my vin number, there was no recall for this issue. i did a search and ford is very much aware of steering issues on this year and model vehicle, yet no recall has been issued for my specific vehicle they have been aware of steering issues for several years.

There have been 3 instances in the past month that when turning left the power steering goes out for a second and the light and buzzer on the dash goes on. i called ford and the recall 14v284000 was done in 2014. the problem sounds like the same issue but ford is saying it was fixed. it does not happen very often but the results can be very dangerous. the electric power steering (eps) system / torque sensor is not working is some instances. ford is not taking responsibility since they completed the recall fix. but why will this issue only happen is very rare situations and only happen for 1-2 seconds. the vehicle is always in motion and while slowing down to turn to the left the steering goes out. i have called ford customer service and they are not taking any responsibility.

Power steering does not engage at start up...second start up it engages...when stationary steering wheel twerks ...no sensor light showing a problem on cluster..fluid are good and at level ...no leaks

Loss of my power steering motor while driving down the highway

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. when the vehicle was started, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. several unknown ford dealers were contacted by telephone and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

While driving i suddenly lost powersteering.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. as a result, another vehicle sideswiped the contact's vehicle. the contact mentioned that the crash was minor and there were no injuries. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was unknown.

Takata are all, i have an electric power steering system and it's has a malfunctioning. it is effecting my ability to turn the vehicle. it's a safety concern because you have to use slot of force to turn the vehicle. i reviewed for recalls and saw one for my vehicle. however when i put in my vin nothing is found.the vehicle was parked when this happened. i was located on a local street in jamaica ny.

When driving at a low speed or stopped it is hard to turn the wheel .

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering torque sensor was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. elder ford (777 john r. rd, troy, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure still occurred. the failure mileage was 128,000.

I received this car about march 2019, yes i understand it's an older car, but after driving it about a month the steering wheel made this loud popping sound and now when i go to make a turn it makes that same noise as it pulls to the right. the first time this happened i was driving down i-35 and i thought i was going to lose control and not be able to correct it. is there a way we can look into this please.

Power steering assist fault - complete loss of power steering after recall 14s05 was performed. experienced wheel "shudder" when stopped for several weeks and then complete loss of power steering.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. the contact stated that the steering column seized while driving. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the steering returned to normal. an independent mechanic confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to nhtsa. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Steering wheel snakes, locks and then will not move

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. the contact also stated that the steering column made a lot of noise. the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000. the consumer stated the power steering issue caused a reinjury to the back.*js

Power steering assist fault - unable to use power steering rendering vehicle a safety hazard 1.1 million other ford escapes recalled for same issue

Steering wheel vibrates, chatters, and moves on its own accord while vehicle is stationary with the steering wheel left in a neutral position (no force applied left or right). the chattering noise can be heard while the vehicle is in motion with neutral steering wheel forces. this symptom creates extreme concern that the electric steering assist may fail or malfunction while the vehicle is in motion. this issue is not covered under recall according to ford.

Tamara irecall- steering colum pion is the problem shaking while driving and come to a stop continues to shake . for a whole week we've called ford and we have not received a call back and i have called everyday and no answer from anyone we are not very happen with anybody thank you if u call or email us (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

'ford escape steering " car was parked. i pulled out to end of driveway and made left turn onto a busy street. suddenly, the steering wheel stopped having any power. since i was moving it was not real bad. if my wife was driving she probably could have had an accident. it was as if the engine was off and the steering was extremely difficult. i drove a block and was astounded that as i made another turn it was so difficult. i parked and checked the car over. i could see nothing and i was an ase certified master mechanic for 30 years (1983-2013). i could see nothing wrong externally. i was lucky, someone moving faster could have died. i drove it to a repair shop where i was told that there was a recall on that part but only for 2008 escapes built in kansas city. i think it is a disgrace that ford is allowed to continue risking the lives of consumers for something they know is an accident waiting to happen.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering shook and lost power without warning. the contact called priority ford at 757-583-3673 (located at 7520 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23518) and the manufacturer and was informed that there was no recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.