2008 Ford Escape: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Feb 3, 2022 · Steering · TN

Steering wheel starting clicking and moving on its own, a few days later a power sterring assist fault error message came on and the same day the power steering went completely out.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Steering · 160,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Steering · 225,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Steering · 158,000 miles · MA

Steering wheel started making a clunk noise sometimes when turning.driving yesterday the steering got very stiff.parked the steering would be hard. There was a recall #14s05 may 29 2014.when I called ford they said my car is not on recall list. Same problem eps -electric power steering assist,torque sensor in steering column or updated software needed.it's very hard to turn the wheel when driving. It should be on recall list .it's a safety hazard.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Steering · 200,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel made an abnormal rattling noise and failed to move. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Steering · 151,000 miles · UT

I had my escape serviced for the 14s05 recall in oct 2014 where they did a software update for the epas in the steering column. Now my car's steering wheel shakes with a clunking noise when idling...and sometime while moving. I see reports/reviews that the power-steering will likely go out soon and put me at risk of a crash. All reviews mention estimates from ford of $1400-$2000 to fix. They are claiming no responsibility to fix this, and yet I'm stuck with a serious threat to myself and others should something happen. Seriously, who has $2000 lying around to fix something that ford should be responsible for, since the electric power assembly had a defect in it's design?! I also hear that replacements have the same defect and will likely fail again. I haven't been in an accident yet, but I'm having anxiety now every time I have to go somewhere.

Filed Feb 2, 2017 · Steering · WI

The eas (electric assisted steering) made a loud noise before eventually failing & now there is no power steering which caused me to slid off icy road, driving 45mph, into ditch.

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Steering · 137,000 miles · CT

Ford had a 2015 recall for power steering problems, during which this vehicle was checked. Two months ago my mechanic checked my steering because of a noise and advised me not to drive it on the highway. As I was driving into my driveway the power steering went out. What if this went out at highway speeds and had a baby in the car? Reading online other people's experiences with power steering problems the car shouldn't be driven. Ford should be made to extend their recalls and give trade in credit to get these cars off the road. They are a danger to all. I had all the fuses checked and unhooked the battery. Everything points to the electric assisted power steering or such which is a $1200 repair that is not guaranteed to last long.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Steering · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a clicking noise in the steering wheel when the vehicle was turned to the left. The contact stated that the clicking sound was also evident when the vehicle was in reverse. The dealer diagnosed that the steering knuckle and the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the daler to receive the recall remedy; however, the diagnostic test failed to produce a fault code. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2016 · Steering · 130,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at lower speeds, the steering made an abnormal noise and shook abnormally. When the failure occurred, the power steering assist default warning indicator illuminated. Prior to this failure, the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) where the technician stated that they performed a minor reprogramming of the power steering control module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 52,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel made a clicking sound and shook without warning. Approximately 30 seconds later, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and failed. The next morning, when the vehicle was started, the maintenance warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired per a recall in august of 2014 for the same issue, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2014 · Steering · 86,433 miles · PA

I have a 2008 ford escape which was paid off last january will right after it got paid off my transmission went which cost me 3320 now a year later I am having steering problems started with a clunking noise will turning greased joints problem was fine for a while now again today I was making a left hand turn onto a bridge and the power steering went out for a second but came back this has been going on for about two months received the ford recall for the torque sensor which I took it to the ford dealer they did not replace any part and at the time I told the dealer ship I was having trouble with the steering hearing a clunking noise said he would look at it but I was only there about 20 minutes which wasn't long enough to change any part or do any type of repair please I am not stupid I read several complaints about this online this is very upsetting is ford going to wait till someone gets hurt or killed and why does this have to be the case are our lives not as valuable to you as the all mighty dollar. Come on ford get with it I work hard for my money and can't afford these repairs that are your problem and your product.