2005 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems

Filed Jul 4, 2018 · Steering · 99,000 miles · PA

While driving the power steering will completely fail unexpectedly and a yellow wrench will appear on the dashboard. This is very dangerous as it comes unexpectedly but will come back on when the vehicle is turned off and on again. The steering is extremely difficult to muscle through when the power steering fails. The steering can fail at any time while driving or parked when the vehicle is on and it happens almost 100% of the time that I drive the vehicle. It seems to be worse in hot weather.

Filed Apr 6, 2018 · Steering · 25,000 miles · CA

Ever since I purchased the car from bob wondries ford in alhambra, ca in 2008 starting the second week I had it, the power steering would shut off while I was driving on the streets and highway. It happened over and over again. I told them this every time I took it in for service. They always said there was nothing wrong. Now it doesn't work at all. I've reported this to ford mo. Co. And you before. 2008-2011 escapes got recall and replacements for the power steering control module. I want the same consideration for me and other 2005-2006 owners who have posted the same problem. Would it help if one of us died because of this?

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 190,907 miles · OR

While driving the car on city roads my daughter notice that the car would pull to the right whike sking while driving. She also noticed increase RPM. The symptoma kept getting worse until we took it to les schwab for detailed inpecrion.

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Steering · 96,000 miles · PA

Power steering completely shuts down in the middle of driving or making turns. No diagnostic codes appear when you try to find the problem. If you turn off the car power steering returns but it goes out again shortly down the road.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Steering · CA

The electronic power steering assist suddenly stopped functioning ,

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Steering · 250,000 miles · TN

Similar to the 2008-2011 model recalls, the electronic power steering assist suddenly stopped functioning while in motion. The wheel was being turned all the way to the right while turning into a parking spot when immediately the wheel felt heavy and the power steering check light appeared on the dashboard system. The temperature outside was approximately 40 degrees and wet.

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 40 miles · CA

The brakes are hard, runs all the way to stop this hard .el wheel can not turn easily to the sides. It gives me the code u0418, u0413. Is is not due to wear is a manufacturer fails

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Steering · 25,000 miles · CA

I bought the car in april of 2008 and ever since the second week of having the car the power steering would shut off while I was driving. It would happen on city streets and on the freeway. I informed the ford dealer (bob wondries in alhambra, ca) numerous times that this was a recurring condition and they informed me that nothing was wrong. This went on for 7 years; I filed this form with you before and I also contacted ford motor co. About this. All I ever got as a response was my power steering control module completely failed and I have no power steering.

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Body, Steering · 215,000 miles · WI

We noticed a clunking noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, we discovered the rear passenger wheel well was completely rusted out and the strut is barely attached. The rust holes are so large, that insulation is showing, and the strut is hitting the plastic piece going into the trunk space. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive by a mechanic. While researching this issue, I have found multiple online forums about this problem. It is always the same area (rear passenger side) and is causing safety hazards, such as ruptured tires and unstable steering. This is a safety issue that ford needs to recall!

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Steering · 126,260 miles · OR

Power steering suddenly without warning is gone. So difficult to steer I could have been a wreak if I was going faster. Thankfully it happened turning into a parking spot. Very dangerous! This happens on february 27, 2015.