2009 Ford Escape: engine failure

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Steering · 249,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the steering wheel was seized, and the "Power Steering Assist Fault" message was displayed. The check engine and air bag warning lights were also illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of DTC code: B-1936 and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 249,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Steering · 223,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel seized with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was stiff while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle had lost power steering functionality and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 223,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2024 · Steering · 120,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 8, 2023 · Steering · 116,475 miles · TX

The contact's daughter owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module (PSCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was 116,475.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Steering · 137,850 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated while his friend was starting the vehicle, the steering seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to hennessey ford atlanta located at 5675 peachtree industrial blvd, atlanta, ga 30341, (470) 602-2073. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was serviced in 2014 under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) prior to him owning the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 137,850. *ln*dt the consumer provided reports, repair orders, as well as recalls for this vehicle. *tr

Filed Nov 25, 2019 · Steering · 119,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized without warning. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a defective steering column that needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that she would have to take the vehicle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. She was also informed that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Steering · 144,128 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to sill-terhar motors (150 alter st, broomfield, co 80020, (303) 469-1801) where it was diagnosed that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas24901413. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The failure mileage was 144,128.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Steering · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized with no warning. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to reset the computer due to the eps failure. The contact was uncertain if the eps warning indicator may flash in the event of the failure with the steering wheel. Apple ford lincoln apple valley (6961, 7200 150th st w, apple valley, mn 55124, (952) 204-9657) indicated that the vehicle would need to be scheduled for an appointment, the steering column would need to be removed for further testing and diagnosis which had not been authorized as of yet. An independent mechanic was to test and diagnose the eps failure. The manufacturer excluded the VIN from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign, was notified of the failure and provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 1, 2019 · Steering · 40,800 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 40 MPH, the steering seized. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to huntington ford lincoln (333 w jericho turnpike, huntington, ny 11743, (833) 386-3267) where it was diagnosed that the housing and column assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 40,800. *bf

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 103,602 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving and making a left turn, the vehicle jerked and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel seized. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 103,602.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Steering · 171,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, the power steering seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 117,500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving 65 MPH, an alarm sounded and the steering wheel seized. The contact pulled the vehicle over to a parking lot to attempt to restart the ignition, but the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to asheville ford lincoln (611 brevard rd, asheville, nc 28806) where the power steering module was replaced. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 117,500.