2009 Ford Escape: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Feb 15, 2023 · Steering · 200,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist became disabled. A clicking noise was coming from the steering column. The check battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage 200,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Brakes, Suspension · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. The contact stated that the front brakes exhibited an abnormal noise and the brake pedal failed to engage and disengage. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who were unable to determine a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The independent mechanics bled the brake lines and replaced the master cylinder three times, but the failure continued. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15e045000 (suspension). Tuscaloosa ford (5801 mcfarland blvd e, tuscaloosa, al 35405, (205) 304-0719) stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall and the vehicle was taken there for diagnostic testing and repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Steering · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel shook gently and then shook violently. After starting the vehicle, the power steering message illuminated and the power steering warning indicator illuminated intermittently. In addition, while turning the steering wheel, the lights illuminated and the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact about a recall for the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to family of pa (170 york rd, carlisle, pa 17013) where it was confirmed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the recall was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2017 · Steering · MO

First noticed steering wheel shaking and a noise.soon after power assist fault sensor came on.next steering wheel was so tight could not turn it.I was driving when power assist sensor came on.then I was sitting in my driveway trying to pull out when steering wheel got tight

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Steering · 174,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2014 · Steering · 128,000 miles · MA

First time happened after starting vehicle, I noticed there was a loss of power steering when backing out of a parking spot. This was resolved after I restarted the vehicle. The next time was 2 days later when I in the middle of turning my steering wheel to get off the highway. Power steering cut out completely, thankfully I was the only one around because it took a second to grab the wheel tighter and turn. I have read many accounts of the same thing happening, why hasn't there been a recall? I drive on the highway everyday and it is essential to safety that I am able to steer. I have to live with this for now because I cannot afford a $1200-$1800 repair when I just put money into this car. Also I now notice that my wheel has a lot more "wiggle room" with steering as well as a grinding noise that never was there before.