17 problems related to power steering failed have been reported for the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2009 Escape Hybrid.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle three times and the vehicle started to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to carcare import and domestic (350 rockland rd, hendersonville, TN 37075 (615) 822-5002) where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the power steering control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. The failure mileage approximately 148,000.
The power steering assist has gone out. Ford did a recall on this part but if you weren't having any problems with it at the time they did the recall they would just flash your ecu and call it good. This doesn't actually prevent the failure from happening. So eventually the power steering fails like it did to me while I was driving on the freeway, which is a known problem. They then want to charge you to have the steering angle torque sensor replaced. This is a safety issue and should be replaced by Ford at their expense.
While driving the power steering just failed, the steering column became very hard to use and needs replaced. I had felt a small chimy in the steering wheel at a stop a day or 2 beforehand, that is the only possible warning,but didn't repeat. It just failed while running errands in town, dashboard problem lit up and is worse than a car without any power steering. Even though I was told it is safe to drive without replacing the power steering, the difficulty of it makes me wonder how safe it really is for most drivers. Date is appx, but very close to end of Dec 2018.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and a wrench warning indicator illuminated. The contact and a bystander pushed the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact called an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that Ford issued an unknown recall regarding the power steering module. The vehicle was taken to friendly Ford (2250 south rd, poughkeepsie, NY 12601, (845) 462-1900) and no failure code was found. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently experiencing power steering failures. The dealer diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced, but they would not cover the repairs because they already addressed the recall during the earlier visit. The contact was advised by the dealer to escalate his complaint to a tier 2 level. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer and the dealer later stated that a tier 2 inquiry could not be done because the case was closed. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving various low speeds, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The contact performed a VIN tool search and discovered the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). Long mcarthur Ford of salina, kansas located at 67401 3450 south 9th st (785) 823-2237, reprogrammed the power steering control module, as outlined in the recall campaign. The dealer later recommended that steering wheel be replaced but could not perform repair due to an absence of the necessary dtc (diagnostic trouble code) which would authorize a steering wheel replacement or a torque angle sensor replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: cas-15217422. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. Ad.
Complete power steering failure upon starting car and leaving a parking space.
Power steering assist failed while driving on the freeway in the rain. I've heard of other cars off this model have the same issue do wonder if it's a systemic problem.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The contact took the vehicle to capital Ford of charlotte (5411 tyron st, charlotte, nc 28213) and the dealer updated the software; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, which caused the electrical power steering to fail. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that nothing could be done because the recall ticket was closed out. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Was getting in vehicle to go work. Started engine and put into reverse to pull out of driveway and noticed how hard it was to turn steering wheel. Couldn't turn steering wheel hardly at all. Pulled back up on driveway and turned vehicle off. Started vehicle again and tried again. Was able to drive vehicle but the power steering was not working. It was like diving a old manual steering vehicle; very stiff and took all my might to make turns. During the day; Wednesday called Ford dealership and talked with a service mgr. Who looked up information on our service records. He told me we had brought the 2009 Escape Hybrid for the 2014 recall back in sept. 2014 and had it serviced. They had reset the computer and said it was fixed. It is now April 2017 and have had power steering failure and Ford service mgr. Told me to bring in vehicle the would hook up and run diagnostic on vehicle which will cost me $127 plus the cost of whatever is wrong. Ford will not cover any costs that may be incurred. My vehicle did not give any warning of power steering failure while I drove it or did it ever have any sensor lights come on. As this is a problem that was recognized by ntsb and Ford to cause recall in past and Ford didn't fix problem so wouldn't happen they should be responsible to cover any repairs and costs so I do not have any accidents with the vehicle now or in the future. I should not have to worry every time I get into drive that I could have power steering failure.
I was driving low speeds in a parking lot and crashed due to a power steering failure. I was trying to turn 90 degrees but it was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel even with both arms. I had a low-speed crash that wrecked my front end. I checked with Ford dealer but they stated the power steering recall did not apply to my Ford Escape Hybrid. I'm disappointed that the same faulty steering system in my hybrid is not covered.
When driving at all speeds, but more so at slower "city" speeds, the power steering has failed and control can only be maintained via manual steering which is difficult to control and maneuver. This vehicle had been "reprogrammed" without any reported symptoms in 2014 and has now experienced these issues approximately 10k miles later. This reprogramming was done through a previous recall program that did not have an adequate repair to solve the problem.
Total power steering failure on start up when backing out of driveway. The power steering has been intermittent since then. Seems most likely to fail when cold. So far it has started working once warmed up and restarted. The vehicle is very hard to control when the power steering is not working. I'm concerned it will fail while driving and cause an accident. I plan on taking it to the dealership today.
2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to power steering failure. The consumer stated when his daughter started the vehicle, there was no power steering. After several starts, the power steering would activate. The problem worsened over the next several days, where it would take dozens of attempts for the power steering to activate, after the engine was started. The dealer replaced the steering column at a cost of $ 1700. 00.
Electric power steering failed for 1-2 seconds then returned to normal. This had happened several times in the past. Ford dealer followed technical service bulletin and replaced a connector. Per Ford, the technical service bulletin exists because this has happened on other vehicles. Ford is treating this as a common, out-of-warranty component failure. Electric power steering is required for safe operation of this vehicle. Had this happened at highway speeds it could have had serious consequences. Because of this I believe this issue should be elevated in level.
My 2009 Ford escape (escape hybrid) was being driven into a turn at 35+ miles per hour. The steering locked up as I entered the turn which forcred me to hit the brakes and go skidding across full speed oncomming traffic - I narrowly avoided a head on crash, which likley would have resulted in many injuries or worse. The vehicle came to rest after skidding across the traffic lanes in the safety lane area of the far side of the road. After stopping, I found the steering wheel was still 99% locked up - I turned off the car and then after a few minutes to gain my composure, I restarted the car and found that steering had been restored - I drove home (nearby) at a speed of 25 mph. Vehicle was taken to the Ford dealer who confirmed that the torque sensor / steering column / power steering system - had failled causing steering lockup. An entire steering column unit was replaced at my cost of ~$1500. The unexpected failure of this critical component is very likley going to cause accidents, injuries and or fatalities as more Ford escapes enter the mileage at which the steering column / power steering fails and locks up.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact was traveling 40 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 59,000. Updated 08/16/lj the consumer stated the power steering failure occurred three times within the three years she has owned the vehicle. She did not take the vehicle to the dealer, but she did talk them and it seemed they would not do anything until, the failure actually occurred while in their possession. Updated 08/21/12.