Recall item #14s05 is not being repaired under this recall and I'm left with no power steering. Came in to dealership on aug 29th to get recall item looked at - no codes at the time and dealer did 'module reprogram' with no repairs. Recall item then broke and I came in for service on nov 17th. Code b2278 then came up to replace steering column and the dealer along with ford denies the repair should be under the recall and I was quoted $1,500. Both ford and nick mayer ford let me leave the service depth without the repair. I'm fighting to get this repair done for free as required under the recall. I can send documentation under separate cover.
2008 Ford Escape steering complaints
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While driving into parking lot, suddenly loss power steering. Able to drive but hard to steer. Mechanic stated there is a fault code and problem is electrical. Recall 14s05 seems to describe exact issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right and began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Weslaco motors in weslaco, texas was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Electric power steering assist has failed as I was turning a corner which almost caused me to run over a little girl and her mother.
I have power steering problems. I had suspension problems since I bought it. The truck ignition went out on 10/31/17.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil ford (275 glynn st n, fayetteville, ga). The contact was informed that it was beyond a reasonable amount of time for a subsequent failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000(steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the power steering failed and became difficult to maneuver. Also, the power train fault indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft angle torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the recall repair was previously completed. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Took vehicle in for recall one or two years ago then recently power steering went out completly and went back to manual steering and cound cause a accident. I am on disabilty due to weak heart and is to hard to make turns. Do I have any legal recourse on this dangerous issue.is there a class action suit that I need to know about. This happened when I was dropping off my wife and making a left turn onto busy traffic.
Sudden failure of power steering while in motion. Some warning with yaw control in days leading up to failure. Was in motion in a straight line when failed. Now has no steering assist at all. If this would of happened while in a curve or turn it could of resulted in a crash.
Have had all recalls applied. Car started normally but had no power steering. Ford's fine electric power steering. Stopped car, turned off ignition, restarted. Everything fine.
While driving my steering became really hard to turn still was able to go down the road but it was very difficult to turn. Took my escape to a repair shop and was told my electronic steering sensor is bad. I do not have the time nor the money to deal with this issue and this is definitely a safety issue. I also have an issue with my exhaust manifold leaking three exhaust manifold bolts are broken off causing a hissing noise. I can smell the exhaust in my vehicle when parked.
I would like to know why recall 14s05 does not apply to my car which has the identical problem described in the recall and it says that is for ford escape. It is definitely a safety hazard. Please advise. Note; this has been happening almost every time we drive it. Thanks
My steering in my 2008 ford escape locked up on me driving home last week. This vehicle would not turn just wanted to go straight.
While driving there is a loss of power steering assist at various speeds on city streets and highways going stright and sometimes during a turn, the vehicle is difficult too steer, the engine remains operational however the instrument cluster goes into test mode where all the indicator lights come on and the tachometer and speedometer go to zero usually within 5-10 seconds it goes back to normal or the vehicle ignition switch has to be turned off and restarted and the vehicle is normal from a few minuets to a few days and then the event may return. This similar to the federal safety agency campaign # 14v264000. However this vehicles was manufactured in may 2008 and its VIN #, per ford, was not included in that recall which started august 2006 through september 2010
Will freeze up and not work without warning. While some have been recalled, others have not. Why?????
The steering wheel started shaking when ever I was stopped at a red light then shortly after that the steering became very difficult and I almost hit a pedestrian.
While driving at low speed in a parking lot the power assist and subsequently the power steering failed making the vehicle very difficult to steer. I barely missed hitting another vehicle.
100300 miles on my 2008 escape. Car struggles to change from 1st to 2nd gear. Now power, engine revs up but gear will not change, I have to press the gas pedal then lift off, over and over before it changes gear. Car will jerk and almost lose power while in traffic
I was driving and the message center displayed power steering assist fault and lost all power steering while driving on 9/25/2017
This vehicle started minor steering problems jan 23, 2014 and has shown minor to now major power steering problems. The power steering seems to go out, then revive when restarted. Now the incidents are becoming more frequent and for this female, now not able to be driven. This problem occurs upon starting the car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 10 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. Redlands ford inc, (1121 w colton ave, redlands, ca 92374, (909) 793-3211) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,715.
My daughter was driving across country from virginia to california and back through texas on highways and back roads. She stopped for gas in texas and when she began driving again she was unable to control the steering,power steering was out. She had to drive back to virginia with no power steering which caused a safety issue. Upon returning to virginia the vehicle was taken to wynne ford which determined an electric power steering fault and the steering column and the lock module needed to be replaced. We discovered there is a safety recall for this issue. Safety recall 14s05- electric power steering. We were then told her vehicle would not be covered under this recall because only vehicles from the kansas plant would be covered. This is the exact same problem just a different plant and should be covered under the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The local dealer (river view ford, 2200 us-30, oswego, il) was contacted and scheduled an appointment for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. ...updated 11/15/17 *bf updated 11/28/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel began to turn back and forth independently without warning. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (power steering); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The recall repair remedy was performed at westlie motor company (located on 500 s broadway st, minot, nd, 58701). Due to the contact being out of town during the failure, the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (havre ford located at 1991 2nd ave, havre, mt, 59501) where it was diagnosed that the steering column had begun to fail. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back home. The contact notified the local dealer, westlie motor company, once she returned and was informed that it was not likely the same part that failed and, even if it was, it would be an out of pocket expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The contact had an independent mechanic diagnose the vehicle for a second opinion and was informed that the steering torque sensor failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no active recalls and advised the contact to take it up with her local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
While on a shopping trip , I parked the car.....15 minutes later I started it and proceeded to back out of the space and could hardly steer....felt like I had 4 flat tires....the only warning was a steering wheel that shook while I was at stops, not while driving....no red lights, no other symptoms. Out of the blue the power steering stopped....one week after being serviced and checked out.
I was driving my vehicle when all of sudden my power steering completely went out on me causing my driver side front ball joint to bust along with I dont know what else & almost wreck my vehicle. Good thing I was near a parking lot that I could get my vehicle into enough to get my vehicle off the main road so I was not hit & involved in an accident. I bought vehicle used in april of 2016 & do not know what was done n what was not. My power steering went out abt a month ago & it has been sitting undrivable since then. A friend that is a mechanic finally was able to take a look at my vehicle & after just taking a look at the vehicle to see what was going on, he came to the conclusion without even knowing of any recall & advised that is what the issue wrong with my vehicle. He advised I need check into this to have ford take care of the issue free of charge. I ran the VIN # to check recalls on my vehicle but came up no recalls however my vehicle falls in the year of the recalls. Researched online & there are several recalls. How do I go about this & getting all the recalls taken care of for mine & my passengers safety, if my VIN # is showing as no recall but the recall issue has happened to my vehicle? I need to take care of this ssap, as this is/was my only & main source of transportaion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would become hard to turn causing partial loss of power steering. The contact stated that a wrench (power train fault warning) would appear on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was not taken or towed to a local dealer for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The power steering no longer is working. We are told it is a sensor problem. There has been a recall for other escapes from this year with this issue but not ours. It is same issue and should be addressed.
My daughters escape experienced a power steering failure while driving her blind 9 year old daughter to school, she was 8 1/2 months pregnant at time. Now your site tells me the VIN [xxx] is an invalid number. How can this be? When that number is googled it pulls up numerous complaints (including at least one the federal safety agency complaint). Please explain how this vehicle can have been sold in 5 different states minimum with no action by you or ford. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving, the steering wheel independently turned and the power steering assist stopped operating. The contact mentioned that extra steering effort was applied while driving at lower speeds. The power steering assist fault error indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to columbus ricart ford (4255 s hamilton rd #100, groveport, oh 43125 614‑836‑6260) where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist system shut down as a result of the power steering motor sensor fault. Also, the power steering and torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that, due to the previous recall repair, they could not repair the vehicle again. The failure mileage was 147,000.
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