Power Steering Failed problems of the 2008 Ford Escape - part 2

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. Redlands Ford inc, (1121 w colton Ave, redlands, CA 92374, (909) 793-3211) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,715.

There is a recall on this vehicle and when taken to a dealer in December of 2016 we were told that the steering sensor that was recalled was not reporting an error code and thus was not replaced. This month the power steering failed and we were told by another dealership that the recalled part had failed but because we had already taken the vehicle in for the recall, and even though the part had not been replaced we were not eligible for the replacement and it is costing us around $600. 00 for the repair. I called Ford directly and was told that even though it was recalled we were not eligible since we had already taken it in. I believe it is unacceptable for Ford to not replace this recalled part. Just because we wanted to be careful and safe and took the vehicle in right away we are being penalized now that the part has failed. The steering failure is a huge safety issue and I find it incredible that Ford responded in this manner. We are getting the part replaced at our cost at pearson Ford in aberdeen, sd and I believe we should be reimbursed for this repair and Ford should change this dangerous policy before someone gets hurt.

Power steering failed repeatedly. Received recall14s05 and took to lehighton Ford 18235 June 21, 2016. Even after reporting failure, the action taken was to reprogram the computer module. January 29, 2017 power steering failed and would not recover while driving on a main thoroughfare and attempting to turn into a parking lot. Took to freedom Ford dealership in morgantown, wv where failure occurred. It was determined the steering column needed to be replaced which should have been taken care of on initial recall appointment. After multiple contacts with Ford, I have been informed that the recall was closed once the reprogramming took place and that I would have to pay $1200 for the resulting repairs due to the power steering failure. Upon further research, over 70,000 customers have experienced the same failure following the useless reprogramming dictated by Ford motors.

The power steering assist failure warning light flashed 3 times and then my power steering went out. It was in motion on a city street. We had the car towed to a dealership. The torque sensor that was previously covered on the recall from July 2014 failed. Ford is refusing to fix the sensor stating that the recall was fulfilled even though the sensor was not replaced. The dealership mentioned that they have had the same issue with other vehicles under the same recall. I have attached a letter that was sent to Ford on our behalf.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving, the steering wheel became difficult to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

While parked in a parking lot, dash warning indicated "power assist steering failure" when engine was started. Steering is now considerably harder, bordering on impossible while sitting still. Vehicle had recall 14s05 performed in oct 2014. Since there was no physical problem at the time of the recall, a software update was performed (which will do nothing for a mechanical failure) and the recall for this particular vehicle was closed. Now with the apparent mechanical failure of the power steering motor, or steering position sensor, or both, Ford will not cover the repairs due to the recall being closed. So Ford closed the recall by performing it before the parts failed and now expects the owner to be responsible for the $1800 (quote from dealer) to perform the repair.

The electric power steering system failed on my vehicle. The system had the same issue before but was fixed following the 2014 recall for the issue. Less than 3 years after the fix, the power steering system failed again.

While driving power steering went out . On screen the words power steering system failure. The power steering then started to work. I drove it home without incident. When I went to go use vehicle again the power steering was not working and the power steering system failure appeared on screen.

My daughters Escape experienced a power steering failure while driving her blind 9 year old daughter to school, she was 81/2 months pregnant at time. Now your site tells me the VIN 1fmcu93108k is an invalid number. How can this be? when that number is googled it pulls up numerous complaints (including at least one NHTSA complaint). Please explain how this vehicle can have been sold in 5 different states minimum with no action by you or Ford.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving around a curve at 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. Because the vehicle was previously repaired per a power steering related recall, the dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs out of pocket. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 5 mph, an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (steering). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

Power steering failure code b2278 recall 14s05 NHTSA 14v284000 power steering sensor failure. I was told by Ford that my vehicle was not in recall because it was manufactured in 2007 even though it was a 2008 vehicle.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 20 mph, the power steering failed. The contact could not turn the steering wheel while going through an intersection. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 180,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated a steering shaft torque sensor warning indicator illuminated. The power steering failed and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and had it towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed the contact that, despite being a common failure, no recall was issued. The failure mileage was 113,682.

Power steering failure while driving nearly causing an accident, went out before had to restart the car. Went to auto zone found out that it was an electronic power steering and there was a recall on it. . . Very disappointed with Ford company.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the stability control warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While making a right turn at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was inspected per NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving out of the garage, the power steering became difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that the recall repair was already performed; however, the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Power steering failure. Daughter was driving and just became hard to steer. I brought it to my regular mechanic they informed us that there was a problem but it required us to bring it to the dealership for repairs due to the problem needing electronic programming. I looked everything up and found a recall and called the dealership. When I brought my vehicle in to be repaired I was contacted and told that the entire power steering column needed to be replaced and its not part of the recall. How can a recall affect so many people but not cover the real problem that everyone is having. With so many consumers complaining that they had to have the entire power steering column replaced (of course for a very high price, and only at the Ford dealership) the NHTSA or some government body needs to force Ford to recall the whole column. I am 100% for a class action law suit.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 5 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that a torque sensor alert produced trouble code dtc b2278. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Complete power steering loss after recall performed. While turning a right hand corner at 50mph all power steering failed making it near impossible to steer vehical other then straight on across lane. . This failure caused me to almost hit another vehical head on thankfully the other car was paying attention and avoided me due to fact I could not steer and no harm brought to my 2 children. . Called for dealer and was told recall was proformed and the failure was my problem not theres. At a bill of over $3000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The steering wheel needed excessive force in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was informed that the pscm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 5 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the second repair, the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While operating the vehicle, the power steering became inoperable and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The maintenance sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (power steering); however, the failure recurred the same day. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 9 mph, the wrench illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

The power steering failed. According to the Ford dealer it is the power steering sensor which needs to be replaced. I have read many similar stories online about the same problem where like I was also driving and the power steering stopped working and I almost crashed.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. After turning the ignition key in the on position, the power steering failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The dealer stated that the torque converter and the steering column needed to be replaced. The power torque sensor was replaced. The contact stated the steering column parts were being ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and directed the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Power steering failed. Vehicle was in driveway not in motion. Driver was unable to turn wheel because there was no power steering.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle power steering had failed. The failure happened without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer where and was not diagnosed pr repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was a recall issue for this specific failure NHTSA campaign 14v284000 (steering) however this vehicle's vi was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000. Kh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds or even at the initial start of the ignition, the vehicles steering wheel would be locked. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the power steering would fail intermittently following the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Wh.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph the vehicle experienced a power steering failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,119. Ah.

The vehicle was apparently treated in the past for the affected part due to recall. However, the software update did not remedy the problem. At approximately 95 thousand miles the power steering failed upon start of the vehicle forcing me to complete a 200 plus mile trip without it on a mountainous route. The dealership I took it to said that recall repairs were made in the form of the software update and that they could not provide a recall repair.

Power steering failed while driving, unable to make turns, extremely difficult to get car to safety. The vehicle was in motion and to make a turn required great strength.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that it required excessive amount of effort to steer the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.