2010 Ford Escape: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jan 17, 2025 · Steering · GA

When driving i hear clicking sounds in the steering column and then the power steering goes out and it becomes very difficult to steer.

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Steering · NV

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the steering wheel, after which the contact became aware that the electric power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering assist fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the electric power steering assist control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 16, 2024 · Steering · 140,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds and making a turn, the steering wheel was making an abnormal clicking sound. The steering wheel was unsteady and wobbling. There was an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to an electrical issue. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2022 · Steering · IL

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, he heard an abnormal popping sound as the "power steering assist fault" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle but he was able to drive home. The contact called the dealer and manufacturer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Steering · 111,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clicking noise and the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to star ford lincoln (1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (818) 956-0977) where it was diagnosed that the steering needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 51,125 miles · AL

Vehicle was traveling on highway when the vehicle shook and started to stall and shut off at 55 MPH. The vehicle slowed down and the engine light and wrench light illuminated. Vehicle was shuttering and slowing down with the engine cutting out. I immediately attempted to get off the road in order to not have a rear end accident with any speeding vehicles traveling behind the car. Once car was shut off, vehicle had a clicking noise when turning the car over to start, then restarted to a normal condition. At 45 MPH on a city street, 3 days later the same stall and engine cut out occurred.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Steering · 800 miles · CT

Purchased new ford escape 06/01/10, at approx 800 miles it developed a metal to metal clicking sound within steering column when manuvering in and out of parking lots and slow speed turns. Brought escape to dealer on 06/21/10, dealer said they have to realign motor to frame. Noise returned and escape was returned to dealer on 07/27/10. Dealer replaced steering shaft and coupling. Noise returned again, escape returned to dealer on 08/30/10, this time they are replacing whole steering column. As of 09/13/10 dealer still has escape. Ford issued ssm # 21321 but this was a different kind of noise and service manager agreed. To me noise sounded like the steering wheel lock was trying to engage and that may be why they are replacing steering column.