Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that upon his daughter starting the vehicle, the power steering ceased without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was then taken to palmetto ford lincoln located at (1625 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29407). The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,530.
2008 Ford Escape steering complaints
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When the vehicle was parked the steering wheel would rock side to side about a quarter of an inch and then as we were driving down the highway taking a corner the elecktronic steering completely fail almost causing us to wreck.
While driving my vehicle the power steering system reverted to manual steering mode due to an electric power steering system fault related to the torque sensor. The loss of steering assist while driving required higher steering effort at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of an accident. I took it into a ford dealer to run some diagnostics and they confirmed that it needs a new steering shaft torque sensor. There was a recall from ford (14s05) for this exact issue that impacted more than 1 million vehicles in north america. I am told my vehicle is not part of this recall but if it is the same vehicle with the same exact issue, I don't understand how it is not covered by this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably and became inoperable. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to pull out of a parking space, the steering wheel ceased with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure was constant. The vehicle was taken to tom masano ford, 815 lancaster ave, reading, pa 19607, where it was determined that the steering torque sensor needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
The car was taken out of long term storage 18 months ago and all the recalls done. I have two safety issues. First of all twice, I have lost power steering control while driving on the 80 MPH highway. All of a sudden I have to use my might to control the steering manually which catches you off guard and makes the steering wheel unexpectedly difficult to maneuver. The bozeman ford dealership cannot find the issue. Second issue that just occurred and now getting worse each time I drive is the steering wheel column loudly shaking. This is getting worse and worse and began to occur whenever I was stopped. Now it seems to begin to shake while I'm starting to drive again after braking to a stop as well. It shakes so much and so loudly I'm afraid a crucial screw will pop out. I'm concerned with my safety as I've seen this happen to other owners of this car...but years ago. It's happening to me now because it was in storage. For 4 years. In case you were wondering, I had everything checked out on this car as soon as I took it out of storage. I do all the regular maintenance at ford dealerships. I'm concerned this hasn't been recalled as I'm afraid these two events are related and lots of other 2008 ford escape owners are having the same issues. These events took place in 2019 and 2020. My steering is having issues with steering power stopping while driving. Secondly I now have a loud shaking steering wheel wh
When stationary (parked or with brake on) steering wheel shakes vigorously... Leading to total loss of power steering after 1.5 weeks car is no longer drive-able
My electric power steering assist has been out for some time now and been using without power steering. My vehicle fits the exact description as the recall for this issur deacribes and was manufactured at the kc plant as well and is a 2008 escape xlt but yet I'm left responsible and would rather blow the thing up than fix and never druve another ford again for them not claiming responsibility.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency 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.
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.
Ford previously issued recall 14s05 for electric power assist system issue with a first step "software update" for the pscm. My dealer performed this update even though no error codes were showing. Now the torque sensor is failing and ford will not do anything to correct/assist with the issue. This is a known issue with this recall and ford will not acknowlege. Just a generic, "take to a dealership for diagnosis and repair and keep receipts in case recall happens again.
2008 escape xlt has electronic assisted steering - not hydraulic fluid. The power steering stopped working and now acts as manual steering which needs more muscle power. It is doable but more difficult when parking. Maybe a bad eas sensor as others report.
I was driving trying tu turn into intersection and my steering wheel stopped, don't let me control no more .. Almost crashed .. Then and message pop up on my dashboard says ' power steering assist fault' have to take to the shop , but was so scared just imagine if where driving on the freeway omg
Recalled other models identical to mine for the exact issue I am having with the airbag clock spring; however, did not recall mine for some reason. Car has 99.7k miles I am absolutely furious nothing has been done about this issue for select cars while others have been corrected. The dealership my car was taken to was too incompetent to repair the issue.(cactus jacks)
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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
The electric power steering failed, just one day stopped working as a known issue
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
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 the federal safety agency 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. 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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).')
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.
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.
Having problems with the power steering sensors. Steering to make an a lot of clicking noise and vibrations. Looking at youtube videos and I've seen a couple where they said that they were paid back because of a recall on this issue with the rack and pinion steering. Looks like the average price just for the part is about 750 and with labor it's about 1500. Why isn't this re-called my steering wheel keeps locking up and doing crazy stuff but there's no recall that I can fine but why are people telling me that they got money back? Seems to be a big issue with the front end of these cars also but I'm concerned about this power steering not working very well
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering ability became very difficult. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the steering rack failed and needed replacement. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had a software patch downloaded in 2014 to correct a potential failure by webb ford (9809 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,600.
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