2008 Ford Escape: pulls to one side

Filed Oct 19, 2022 · Steering · MI

Similar to the steering issues that others are experiencing, my Escape is pulling significantly to the right. I have had the suspension practically rebuilt, new tires put on and everything re-aligned, and the vehicle continues to pull to the right significantly. The mechanic checked with a local dealership who recognized that there are steering recalls with this make and model year, however my VIN does not appear to be included in the recall. This is a very dangerous situation, because if a situation arose to where I had to correct my steering wheel to the right to avoid a collision or animal, I would likely easily lose control. There are no warning messages on my dash associated with this.

Filed Aug 25, 2021 · Steering · 50,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at 5 mph or a slower speed, the steering wheel pulled to the left. The contact would turn the steering wheel with force to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and a sound was heard when the failure occurred. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a safe location. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for a diagnostic test to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

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 Jan 23, 2019 · Steering · 109,000 miles · NV

The initial problem I encountered is that the steering wheel would shake while the vehicle was in gear though stopped. I took it to a shop and was informed of a technical service bulletin regarding a torque angle steering sensor, which was believed to be the source of the problem. After that repair, the steering wheel no longer shakes upon braking. However, the vehicle pulls hard to the left. The steering wheel has pressure to the right, but no resistance to the left, and is therefore always steering to the left. I did alert the shop to the problem and they made certain it was not an issue with the alignment. They have informed me that the cause of the problem is a faulty steering column assembly which the new torque angle steering sensor is not able to calibrate against. The vehicle is now largely not safe to drive until the second round of repairs are done. The shop where I had the repairs done, believe ford is aware of the problem with the steering assembly - the reason they believe ford is aware of the issue is because they called a local ford dealership and found that the dealership keeps this entire assembly in stock. The choice to keep this assembly in stock, I was told, is indicative of routine need to replace this part.

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 156,000 miles · SC

I have been having multiple problems with this vehicle. I went and got the power steering recall fixed 1 yr to maybe 2 yrs ago and ford said it was fixed. Now I'm having power steering going out while driving and car pulls to the right. I then turn the vehicle off and back on and it goes back to working correctly. I went back to ford and they said that the recall has been fixed and closed out and nothing they can do. Now I'm having power steering still going out and now all my lights (ABS,traction control,tire,air bag, anti theft light). After spending 200 at ford they told me ECM is bad and need to replace. Almost 500 at ford for keys to be programmed to new computer I am still having same problems and ford wants me to spend more money to see what the next step is.

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Steering · 130,000 miles · AK

Takata recall: my car has a couple issues with the steering. While parked and idling the steering wheel twitches on its own, you have to find the right location and hold it there for the twitching to stop. When idling I can hold the sw off of center and the twitching will abate for short periods, less than 10 seconds. While driving streets from 30-60 MPH, the steering wheel also twitches intermittently, perceptible to touch and has started pulling to the right slightly. No noted squealing or jerking noted on full wheel turn to right or left.

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Steering · 97,000 miles · AZ

My 2008 ford escape has a bad steering sensor that caused issues with steering and had pulling to the left. Ford informs me that they have to replace entire steering column to fix failed sensor and are quoting $1675. After searching online I see hundreds of similar complaints about ford escapes 2008-2010. This is a safety issue that must be addressed by ford.