Steering Column problems of the 2010 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving their vehicle at various speeds they noticed that an abnormal clicking sound can be heard from the steering column. The contact stated that when this sound occurs the vehicle's steering wheel will seize and the contact is forced to pull over onto the side of the road, to restart their vehicle, in order for the power steering to function properly again. The battery and the check engine light also remain illuminated when this occurs. The battery. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 204,000. The contact also stated that the vehicle is experiencing symptoms from an unknown recall that were remedied by the original owner.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, extra force was needed to steer the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The steering column assembly was replaced and the failure was remedied. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Power steering went out while driving. Canister purge valve and entire steering column was replaced.

Steering column began to loosen and shake, impairing steering ability. Mechanic said the problem was with the electronic power steering (code b2278), which was covered by recall 14s05, which included the factory and year of my vehicle. However Ford says this recall was VIN-specific, so they would only repair some of the vehicles with this problem.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering column failed and the vehicle became very difficult to drive. The dealer (phil long Ford at chapel hills, 1565 auto mall loop, colorado springs, CO 80920, (719) 387-1099) advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn left and right. The power assist fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to lafayette Ford Lincoln (5202 raeford rd, fayetteville, nc 28304, (910) 424-0281) where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part being backordered. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas 16640104. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving 20 mph, the power steering intermittently operated without warning. The vehicle was taken to advantage Ford of stuart (located at 4000 se federal hwy, stuart, FL 34997, (772) 287-0955) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor or steering column may need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Exiting highway when power steering was lost. Pulled over to side of road and shut off vehicle for a minute or less. Restarted vehicle and power steering resumed. Contacted dealer they said bring it in for inspection. Could find no faults. Said steering column would need replacing but wasn't covered by recall for same problem because recall stopped in 2014. This is a known problem with this vehicle and definitely a safety problem. Ford should still be responsible for this defect and to fix it. Vehicle has only 52000 miles on it. Vehicle was in motion when this happened. Vehicle was serviced for recall in 2014 but no problem was found at that time.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering ability failed without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder. Once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to all american Ford of paramus (375 n j-17, paramus, NJ 07652) where it was diagnosed that the steering column failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that the vehicle was inspected on August 4, 2016 by cutter Ford (98-015 kamehameha hwy, aiea, hi 96701) regarding NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the dealer determined that no repairs were required. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and would not turn. The vehicle was towed to jim burke Lincoln (5300 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield CA, 93313, (888) 454-8292) where it was diagnosed that the steering column fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,023.

While driving heard pop noise. Car was not driving right and skid hazard light went on. As I was going very slowly on side roads, I got to a point where the steering wheel could turn back and forth but I could not change direction of car. Car was towed to a mechanic. Two mechanics with 30 years experience each said that they had never seen anything like this before. They removed and replaced steering gear assembly and steering column. This was a catastrophic failure an should never have happened! lucky for me I was on back roads.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While reversing out of a parking space, the steering column seized without warning. The contact parked the vehicle at a relative's house. Thornhill Ford Lincoln (500 Ford fairlane us-119, chapmanville, wv) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed due to the fees. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The VIN and failure mileage were not provided.

Steering capability suddenly malfunctioned. Fortunately, vehicle was parked in driveway. Upon starting engine, steering wheel would not turn without significant effort. In no way would it have been safe to operate vehicle on the road in that condition. The steering column displayed no previous signs of degradation leading up to malfunction.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn right or left. The vehicle was taken to gurley leep Ford motor dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fee. The contact then took the vehicle to gate chevy world dealer in mishawaka, in where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel column needed to be replaced and the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. In 2014, the vehicle was serviced per a NHTSA campaign at gurley leep Ford motor dealer, bend, in. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and stated that the recall had expired. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. While operating the vehicle, the steering column started to vibrate. The next day, after starting the engine, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while the vehicle was operated 45 mph. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle taken to the contact's residence. The vehicle was also brought to the dealer where it was diagnosed the steering column and housing was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104060. Kh.

I had my car programming updated and just recently, my power steering went completely out which is causing me to need my whole steering column replaced. I contacted Ford, however, they stated since they "closed" recall 14s05, they would not cover the damages. My car has been in the shop for a week now as I battle with Ford. Ford and sterling mccall are rude and will need assist with this issue as the recall repair has failed the 1st time and now the power steering will need to be replaced. I was in motion with my 6 month old daughter when the steering when out, but luckily we were able to avoid an accident.

Steering column not working stationary or in motion.

This can happen any time the engine is stop, while park at home,shopping any where the engine is stop . To start the key in inserted to steering column opening and it will not engage properly at times it takes to move back and fort the key while inserted and it will start, this is happening more often now. Took the Escape to grand prairie Ford texas and they said it was the steering column lock module need to be replace plus an alignment total for $787. 65 understand that the 2009 Escape has the same problem but Ford has issued a recall on it but not the 2010, this is rather absurd since the know the problem. Now I have the choice to repair or drive until the key no longer works, what a choice, I'm a widower , retired and live on ss, thanks Ford.

Power steering stopped working as I drove. Googled, lots of problems, bad part in steering column, some recalled not this VIN. Should be.

I had the recall 14s05c done in February to "fix" the potential electric power steering problem by reprogramming the pscm and ipc modules. Now in September I started my car and the steering just stopped working. Towed it to the dealer and they said the steering column and power steering needs to be replaced for a cost of $1,350. I sure hope Ford will pay for this. I mean, what's the point of a recall service if it doesn't fix the problem.

I drive a 2010 Ford Escape and received a recall notice (#14s05) for the power steering sensor. I took it to liberty Ford in parma heights in October 2014 to have this fixed. In late January 2015 I again received the same signal on my dashboard that I did prior to the recall. My steering wheel became hard to steer. I brought it back to the dealer and was informed that the steering column needs to be replaced and this would cost me almost 1200. 00. The dealer informed me that this really doesn't have anything to do with the recall and is due to normal wear and tear on the vehicle. Another customer going through the same thing advised me that his mechanic advised him that this is a known Ford defect. They are passing these costs onto me - this is so unfair. I have no recourse but to pay this amount since it is my only vehicle.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 1 mph, the vehicle's steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was recalled under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, the remedy failed to fix the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. K.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable. Oo.

The power steering on my 2010 Ford Escape has stopped working, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. I took the vehicle to my local dealer who wanted $1,054. 00 to replace the entire steering column. I contacted Ford motor company corporate customer service department who said there was nothing they could do. The vehicle only has 85,495 miles.

The electronic power steering randomly stops working. You can turn the ignition off and back on and it works for a while. I took it to a Ford service dept. Said it would cost around $1500. 00 to replace the steering column. After researching online I have found this to be a very frequent problem. There should be a recall before somebody, if not already, is killed.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed with the steering malfunction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the electronic gear assembly however the failure persisted. The vehicle was currently being repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 2/26/cn the consumer stated the computer board in the steering column was replaced at a cost of $ 1850.

First incident: I was driving along rte 95 heading towards the tapanzee bridge going 65 mph when suddenly the power steering went and it became very difficult to steer. I immediately tried to safely exit the highway to find out what was wrong. It was extremely hard to steer, but thankfully I found a fairly safe place to stop and turn the car off. I waited about 5 minutes trying to figure out what to do. Then I started the car and the problem was gone. Second incident: my wife was coming home from work on April 11th, 2013 when she stopped at a stop sign. When she began to make a right turn onto a busy street, the power steering went again. Luckily she made it home safely and informed me of what happened. I turned the car on and took it for a drive. The power steering was back on. There were at least two more times when all of a sudden the power steering went off and after awhile came back on. We had a new power steering column assembly put in our Ford Escape on June 6th, 2013. Luckily we had a Ford premium care warranty plan and this problem was covered, but had to pay $100 deductible. Recently Ford has announced a safety recall on the power steering assembly on Ford Escapes manufactured in certain parts of the country. My VIN number was not part of that safety recall, yet I had the same problem with my power steering. What would I have had to pay to replace this power steering if I hadn't had a warranty plan? I want Ford to reimburse my $100 deductible, but they say since my VIN number at this time was not part of the recall they won't reimburse me. What kind of customer relations in this with a big company like Ford who wants to sell cars in good faith. It is lucky for them that my family or someone else was not injured when the power steering went in my Ford Escape.

Upon startup, vehicle extremely difficult to turn, no power steering. Took to local Ford dealership. Hard fault code b1342, epas failure. Repair: replace entire steering column. If this had happened on the freeway at higher speed, the ability to swerve would have been near impossible, potentially causing a serious accident. Cost of repair, $1400.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph in reverse, the steering wheel unexpectedly seized without warning. The steering wheel was maneuvered numerous times and then eventually released. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the steering column would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.