2009 Ford Escape: sudden loss of power

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Steering · 148,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and only manual steering was available. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, and the vehicle was towed to the residence. When the vehicle was purchased, the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering); and was already repaired under the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2026 · Steering · MO

Steering sensor failed as documented in Ford fixing the steering torque from a recall on B2778:EF. The steering would not turn and happened while driving near Airport Dr and Garrison in Carthage, Mo. There was traffic and could barely get the SUV to turn at all. Almost hit another car in a 35 mph zone when it happened. There was no warning or lights on dashboard at all. Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may result in an increased risk of a crash per Ford. A computer update was done in 2023 but obviously, it did not fix the safety issue for my vehicle and put me and others at risk of accidents.

Filed Jun 6, 2025 · Engine, Steering · 129,082 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was caused by the EGR valve. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed there was no recall coverage on the VIN for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 129,082.

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 Apr 1, 2024 · Steering · IL

The car started moving the steering wheel back and forth on its own and then completely lost power steering.

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · MI

I was driving to work when all the sudden out of nowhere with no warning I lost all power steering control luckily I just got off the highway and wasn’t going too terribly fast though it scared the crap outta me and this could have ended very badly! I was unable to turn my wheel at all!!! On my dashboard it says POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT after researching this I came across a recall for 2008-2014 Ford Escapes for what exactly happened to me on my

Filed Jan 19, 2024 · Steering · AL

Lose of power steering falt notice

Filed Jan 5, 2024 · Steering · 144,979 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse in a parking lot, the vehicle lost power steering inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact then wiggled the steering wheel back and forth, and the steering wheel responded as needed. The contact stated that she drove to an independent mechanic; however, the mechanic’s shop was closed. The contact then drove to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,979.

Filed Oct 30, 2023 · Steering · KS

Loss of power steering. Ford recall 14S05, not showing for this vehicle. Worked from one minute next minute complete loss of power steering

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Steering · 222,563 miles · IA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH and making a lane change, the steering wheel slightly pulled to the right. The contact attempted to correct the turn to the right however, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the check battery warning light was illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off and on. The contact stated that the power steering regained functionality. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred, and he stopped driving the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The failure mileage was 222,563.

Filed Jul 4, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · MO

Power Steering completely out of my car, making turning in any direction difficult. Causing Safety concerns as it has already caused exterior cosmetic damage while turning into the driveway and not being able to turn in as quickly as I was needing to get out of the traffic cause me to scrape approx. 12- 16inch onto my driver's /left sidebumper/fender. I have also felt loss of power, or a struggle to accelerate. Conditions are worsening as time goes by. As if my transmission is slipping. Power Steering assist light has turned on. It may have also resulted in poor alignment causing even more damage to tires and suspension.I took to the local Ford dealership to check, as there are 100,000 recalls for the exact issues on vehicles with the same year make and model as mine, according to my vin number, my vehicle was not included in these recalls. I was forced to pay nearly 100.00 out of pocket for these test to be ran. The test shows many faults including confirmation of power steering assist at fault and failing torque. Not only has this cause a domino effect of concerns with my vehicles safety, it has caused many outburst of emotional distress as it is hard for me to continue to drive my vehicle.

Filed Apr 28, 2023 · Steering · IN

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH with two children in the rear seats, and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the roadway by using physical force to steer the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times and had increased in occurrence significantly. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality for several seconds after starting. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering); however, the contact stated that the power steering control module (PSCM) was the only repair that was completed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance; however, the dealer declined to assist. The failure mileage was unknown.