Power Steering Failed problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

My son and I were leaving a parking lot when suddenly and without warning the power steering went out. I got a warning chime and the wrench light came on with the message "service pwr steering" on the dash. Luckily (I thought) I was near a auto parts place so I slowly drove there. I pulled in, took out the manual and realized that there is no power steering fluid reservoir to check or fill (as would have been my quick solution to the problem). Driving was slow and potentially dangerous due to inability to turn (at speed). The vehicle was initially purchased for my mom, who was 75 at the time. The loss of power steering for her would have been much more serious. Driving with manual steering is difficult and muscle building. I had to drive 25 back home on curvy, mountain back roads. Luckily there was no accident/injuries as a result of the power steering failure. I read through many complaints of similar incidents and realized that there is a problem that has not been resolved. I plan on contacting the dealership in the morning, but am not holding my breath for results. During a past issue I was told that the dealership had only one service technician that was trained on the hybrid vehicles. That time, they said I needed a new battery! haha! that issue was resolved due to a recall. So maybe enough complaints for power steering issues will finally get a recall too. Please take notice.

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Power steering failed during very cold temperature. Could not turn the wheel.

While driving and parking, the power steering failed. A warning light came up on the dash board saying stop now. Power steering fail.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while parked. The power steering failed. The contact stated that when the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering car module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000. VIN was not provided. Ed.

Abrupt loss of power steering assist. Electric power assisted steering system failed. Does gives message "service pwr steering" on dashboard, but provides no useful function. Car did not crash at time of failure, but controlling it was very difficult, requiring high physical effort to move steering wheel. Though manufacturer has recalled 2008 model for this problem, 2006 is not on the recall and manufacturer refuses to provide repair.

Power steering failed while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer for repair. Manufacturer diagnosed as "power steering control module" and replaced part. Less than two months later, power steering failed again. Vehicle again was taken to dealer for repair and diagnosed as "power steering pump wiring harness melted" power steering wiring harness part is currently not available and part is being manufactured 3 weeks after incident.