2004 Ford Escape: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Steering · 167,000 miles · WI

I was driving down the highway and I lost control of my vehicle I had no steering truck was shimmying all over the road. Was able to get it slowed down and under control over to the shoulder of the road and was able to drive it slowly off of the highway was about 1 mile from my house. It has no steering was looking underneath of truck and the frame is rotted all around where the recall part was put in.

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 173,200 miles · MN

The federal safety agency campaign number 14v16500. Lower control arm on the front passenger side lose, resulting in loss of steering control and increased risk of accident when driving. It may be due to rust and corrosion for the lose bolt that holds the underneath bracket.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 111,140 miles · IL

Passenger rear wheel well has completely rusted out and shock and mount have rusted and broken off of frame. While driving the vehicle on a village street, hit a rough patch of road by a manhole and heard a terrifying noise, then it sounded like the back of the car was going to fall off. Upon parking and inspecting the vehicle, the broken piece was pressed against the rear tire, and had rubbed some of the rubber off in the short time it was driven afterward. Research shows that frame corrosion seems to be a common problem with the vehicle, and there was a recall for corrosion on the front end. It seems that it should be for the entire frame, and rectified before accidents and injuries occur. My vehicle falls under those date and state parameters, yet the VIN # is not included for some unknown reason. Front recall: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 escape vehicles manufactured october 22, 1999, through january 23, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm. Consequence: a separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2014. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s02.

Filed Aug 2, 2016 · Steering · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed and the manual steering would activate without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would have to be turned off and restarted in order to activate the power steering. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall and no longer covered under warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Steering · 28,500 miles · CA

On two separate occasions while driving no more than 30 MPH on city streets, I have lost power steering on my 2004 ford escape xlt. The first time this happened was 8/11/05 while I was 207 miles away from home on vacation. I made a right hand turn after stopping at a traffic light and all of a sudden I lost power steering. It was very hard to steer, but I managed to ease to the right hand lane. Fortunately, no one was behind me. Once to the side of the street, I placed car in park and started trying to turn the steering left & right until I felt the power steering return. I stopped at a ford dealership to check the vehicle before the trip home. Dealer only looked under hood to check fluid and look for any obvious problem. No problem was found, and we made it home safely. The second occurrence was 9/6/05, same situation. I lost power steering after making a right hand turn after stopping at a stop sign. I managed to move to the side of street again, placed car in park, tried turning steering wheel until I felt power steering return. Drove to local dealership where they once again found no problem after checking wiring, pressure pump, power steering rack, & module. Nothing was replaced. I voiced my concern to service advisor that this was 2nd occasion and fortunately I wasn't on freeway or no one was behind me these two times. On both occasions I had my children in the car. We may not be so lucky the next time. I also asked service advisor about just replacing parts since can't find a problem, and he advised ford doesn't allow them to do that since they didn't find a problem. This is the 2nd ford/mercury vehicle that has caused me nothing but problems, and I do not feel that we are safe in this vehicle.