One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has been reported for the 2009 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2009 Escape.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 15 mph and attempting to make a turn, the vehicle inadvertently lost power steering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel after several attempts. The contact shifted to reverse and reversed back to her parking space using excessive force to steer the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.