Steering Failed Problems of Ford Escape - part 1

Steering failed while driving. It became very difficult to turn the steering wheel while driving. Made loud grinding sound and very difficult to move the wheel. As the vehicle became undrivable, it had to be towed.

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of electronic power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to monaco Ford (767 new london turnpike, glastonbury, CT 06033) and diagnosed with steering failure. The contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact stated that there was a recall with NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) however, his VIN was not included however, the vehicle had experienced the failure stated in the recall campaign. The failure mileage was 132,000.

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Received a power steeting assist fault on my vehicle when turning it on in a parking lot. I was unable to steer the vehicle unless I gave it brut force. When calling Ford, they said that recall 14s05 was performed on my vehicle in 2014 which was suppose to fix this issue with some software update. There are many complaints that this software update did nothing to fix the issue and many times, caused steering failure after the software update. Ford is leaving many people out in the cold making them pay for their defect and found a way to "pretend" to fix the issue when they should have replaced the entire steering column to begin with, not a software fix. This failure should be fixed by Ford, especially if the software fix was not the correct solution.

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My wife was returning from the store when the steering got stiff. As if the power-assisted steering had failed. She managed to get it home since she was on our road and only had to turn into our driveway. I took it out and the steering was ok for about a mile. Then it did the same for me. Ford has had this issue with several of their vehicles for some time now. Many have been recalled and this one should be. I have read many complaints and reviews about this issue. I believe this is a serious issue. If the steering fails at an inopportune time people could be killed.

While my daughter was driving our 2009 Escape limited on the expressway at 70 mph, the steering assist failed without warning causing her to almost crash. After getting the car pulled over to the side of the road she had to restart it and the steering assist began working again. This has happened now on multiple occasions and is dangerous to both the individuals in the vehicle and anyone else on the road. Ford needs to alert drivers of these vehicles of this issue before they hurt or kill someone. When I enter her VIN number it shows no recall. If this was a safety issue and an recall in 2011 why is it not an issue today. I have a daughter currently stranded at her work because her steering wheel will not turn as I type this report.

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Tl-the contact owns 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact stated when the vehicle was started up the contact found that the steering had failed. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact stated that that there was not warning light on the instrumetal panel that advised of the steering wheel failure. The vehicle was takn to an unknow mechanic. The mechanic teste drove the vehicle and fount that the vehicle torque sensor had failed. The vehicle was also taken to Ford dealer smith town Ford 440 east jeriho turnpike staint james NY, 11780 phone nunber 631-265-2340. To have a diagnostic performed and the dealer also advised that the vehicle steering torque sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtas campaign number 14v284000 (steering). The failure mileage was 122,000. Li.

When driving, the power steering goes out completely, thus making it very difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle steering failed in motion. This dangerous condition occurred a couple of times until it finally failed permanently. Checking for recalls, my mechanic noted a recall for this vehicle model and year, but it did not include this VIN. .

Turned my car on, put it in drive and went to turn my wheel and had no steering. I checked under my vehicle and there was nothing. I have never had this problem before. My husband ran a systems check and the results said - steering assist failure- service required. My husband turned the vehicle off and back on and the steering worked. Ran another systems check and nothing showed up. Another complaint about the same exact problem has been filed the complaint number: 11292425. Upon research there has been numerous amounts of complaints made to Ford and Ford's dealerships. They are aware of this issue but still refuses to address or fix this issue.

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2017 Ford Escape se with 24,000 miles. The electronic steering assist failed, nearly causing loss of control of the car in a parking lot. The repair cost over $2,100.

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Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering ceased without warning while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, there was no assistance provided. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

When the vehicle was parked the steering wheel would rock side to side about a quarter of an inch and then as we were driving down the highway taking a corner the elecktronic steering completely fail almost causing us to wreck.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, exiting the freeway the steering seized without warning. The contact managed to steering the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. Contact triple-a and towed the vehicle to dealer tri-state Ford 1503 pennsylvania Ave, east liverpool, OH 43920 (330) 386-6120 where it was diagnose that the steering failed and needed ot be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number:14v284000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recall was under his VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 210,000. Ck.

Failure of the steering torque sensor b2278. When driving or idling, the steering wheel will turn by itself as the steering torque sensor fails. Ford dealership closed the recall without performing the replacement of the sensor based on remedies recommended in recall 14s05. Ford refuses to acknowledge that their recall was not completed correctly and will not honor recall to replace failing sensor.

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Steering wheel had been intermittently vibrating for a few weeks, then message 'steering power assist failure' message appeared when car started after being parked all day. Power steering is gone. This vehicle has supposedly had this repaired as part of the 2014 recall.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering ability became very difficult. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the steering rack failed and needed replacement. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had a software patch downloaded in 2014 to correct a potential failure by webb Ford (9809 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,600.

The electric assist steering failed, making the vehicle very hard to steer, both from stationary and while in motion.

Steering assist failures. . . Hi, I own a 2013 Ford Escape. And several times I have had a 'steering assist failure', and my steering is almost impossible to turn. I am concerned it will cause an accident and it happens randomly, sometimes moving and sometimes when I start the car. There are hundreds of complaints about this on the nthsa site and other sites and it is a very expense fix, up to $2000. . Is there any chance of a recall on this safety incident. I understand the 2011 Escapes and 2013 explorer had a recall on the exact same safety issue. Someone is going to get hurt or killed unless Ford steps up and does the right thing.

Steering assist failure. Anyone reading this knows that this should be a recall!!! you recall 08-11 Escape and 11-13 explorer. But not the '13 Escape. Honest, hard working people are on the hook for the better part of $2,000!!! this is a widespread issue. We bought this car new. It has been very, very well cared for. Recall this power steering issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering failed and the steering wheel pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the steering rack; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed when the contact drove on grable road at approximately 5mph to 10mph. The steering wheel failed. The power steering assist ligh illuminated while the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller Ford Lincoln draper 11442 lone peak pkwy draper, ut 84020 (801)590-0561 to have a diagnostic performed that located the failure at the steering rack. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v28000 (steering) the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,905. Li.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape the contact stated that the vehicle was takento the dealer to have NHTSA campaing number 14v284000 (steering) performed on August of two thousand fourteen. To an unknow Ford delaer. The dealer updated the power steering control module software however, the repair didnot correct the failure the steering failed, and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The manufacture was contacted and advised the contact that they are unalble to assist. The vheicle was not repaired. Failure mileage was 197,000. Li.

Steering assist failure warning light came on when we were driving down the road. Tried resetting it like the manual said but it only worked for a little while and came on again. It is very hard to steer.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering ceased. The vehicle was towed to thornhill Ford (u. S. 119 north 500 Ford fairlane, chapmanville, wv 25508) who informed the contact that the steering wheel locks failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred with the steering wheel making a clicking sound. Additionally, it was more difficult to steer the vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Steering has completely frozen during operation making controlling the vehicle virtually impossible. I'm absolutely petrified to drive my vehicle. These problems are very irresponsible on Fords behalf. On a straight road traveling about 25-30 mph. Next I had a left turn coming and my steering wheel failed to turn, and almost ran into another vehicle head on. To say I'm petrified of my vehicle at this point is a gross understatement.

Electronic steering failure. I have no power/electronic power steering. When parked yesterday I started my car and went to move forward only to have no steering. I stopped the car, turned it off, still nothing. Restarted car one more time and steering worked. Today the steering went out and did not come back. I had to drive home with manual steering. I had the entire electronic steering column replace within the last 6 months for a tolal of $1400.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving various speeds the steering failed. The power steering assist fault warning light illuminated. Nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 ( steering) was repaired in the past by a unknown local dealer, but the contact were still having the same failure. Unknown local dealer diagnostic test stated to have the shaft torque senor repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired a second time. The manufacturer had been made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Nd.

Drove to school everything okay, came out after practice and 2010 Ford Escape would not turn when pulling out of parking spot. The wheel would click each time you turned a quarter of a turn right or left. After receiving assistance, learned the vehicle would turn but it was extremely difficult and no power steering. Took to sparks autorepair (1665 scherer pkwy, st charles, mo 63303) they diagnosed a steering column computer failure. This vehicle could lock up the steering at any time while driving. As a vehicle owner, I am forced to fix it. From what I have read, seems like there has been more than just myself experiencing this issue and it seems like on particular vins there was a recall. Reporting the issue of a serious steering issue is pretty important. This isn't a simple fix. Be safe 2010 Escape owner/operators. We were lucky no one was hurt.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. When making turns, the steering failed and the contact would lose control of the vehicle temporarily. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 57,000.

Steering assist failure without warring. System diagnostics indicate no issues - but the car steering has fault. Per service adviser, the cost for repair is going to be between $1,500 and $2,000. Based on what I have read on line, Ford has issued a recall - however, it does not apply to 2013 Ford Escape - even though the part affected is exactly the same.

Incident while driving 40 mph steering column started to shake then steering failed making it extremely difficult to turn placing the car at risk for an accident. This vehicle year and model was part of NHTSA campaign recall 14v284000 and Ford recall #14s05. Unfortunately they did not include our VIN # in the cars they would fix. Same problem as all the ones they decided to fix. Selective safety isn't safe. Since this issue is the same as the others, we too need to be reimbursed for the costs of making our car safe again.

I did the steering recall but however, after 2-year driving. My steering failed when I drive on the highway in 70mile. It is so horrible that my whole family was in the car. Ford they didn't really care about Escape steering issue. I guess they are waiting for someone dead in the accident. Please look this issue seriously. There are some many ower have the same issue even they did the recall.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to steer. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later towed to lake view Ford (located at 12381 conneaut lake rd, conneaut lake, PA 16316, (814) 382-5485) where it was diagnosed that the electric steering gear module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 58,718.

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I brought my car in for the recall to be fixed on 1/2/18 and the Ford dealership just reprogrammed my torque sensor. On 5/24/18 my car was back in the dealership for having about 8" of play in my steering wheel. They said that was not due to the recall and charged $299. 19 to fix a u joint. My steering wheel constantly shakes, including while idling and driving on the interstate, while turning, etc. My wrench light and traction control light comes on randomly. They say that the steering column is failing. They say that it is dangerous to drive but deny that it has anything to do with the recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when started the vehicle, the steering assist fault warning light illuminated. In addition, the reversed camera also failed to operated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the racking pinion and the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The failure of the backup camera was not disclosed to the technician. The contact was only concerned about the steering failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. Aw.

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Turned on vehicle (stationary); and received message "steering assist failed - service required" and turning the steering wheel became very difficult. Turned the vehicle off, waited a few minutes - turned the vehicle back on and the steering was fine. Contacted Ford - Ford advised me they had not had any issues like this for this particular vehicle, after researching online I have found other Ford models, that have a recall for this exact same problem! dtc after scanning : u3000: 49-48.