Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect...
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Ford Escape Steering problems by year
4,071 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford Escape's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
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Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. The nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which...
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Latest Escape steering complaints
Started with intermittent loss of power steering, now there is no power steering. Have seen same issues with with same vehicle in the same years. Why is my vehicle not recalled?
my power steering went out and ford is refusing to fix it for free because it was already preformed once but it is the same exact issue it was recalled for.
my power steering went out
While driving neighborhood streets or city streets, the steering wheel will lock up completely and you can't turn it. You have to stop the car right where you are turn it off wait a few seconds and then turn it back on before you can move the steering wheel.
While driving my 2011 Ford Escape, the steering suddenly became extremely difficult to turn, almost to the point of being impossible. The engine continued running normally, and no warning lights or messages appeared on the dashboard. After stopping the vehicle and turning off the engine, I restarted it, and the steering returned to normal. However, while driving again, the same steering failure occurred a second time. Because of the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the failure, I contacted AAA and had the...
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vehicle towed. The AAA tow driver informed me there had been a recall for this same thing. After researching the issue, I discovered Ford Safety Recall 14S05 (NHTSA Recall 14V284000), which addresses sudden loss of electric power steering assistance in certain 2008 through 2011 Ford Escapes. The symptoms described in that recall closely match what I experienced. I contacted Ford Motor Company's Customer Relationship Center and was informed that my VIN is not included in the recall. Ford opened a case and stated that the matter was escalated to its Automotive Safety Office. I was advised that I would need to pay for a dealership diagnosis, with no guarantee that Ford would cover the diagnostic fees or repairs. I am submitting this complaint because my vehicle experienced two sudden losses of power steering assistance while driving, without any dashboard warning. I am concerned that other 2011 Ford Escapes excluded from the original recall may be experiencing the same dangerous steering defect. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether the existing recall adequately covers all affected vehicles.
I just had my oil change and I noticed that all power train parts are rusted like it's a 20 years old car when it's only 3 years old and I have picture that I can send you
**NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint** Vehicle: 2010 Ford Escape AWD VIN: [[redacted]] I am submitting this complaint because my vehicle has experienced serious safety problems involving both the steering system and the fuel system. The steering wheel has become extremely difficult to turn, making it unsafe to drive. In addition, the fuel system is leaking fuel, creating a potential fire hazard. My understanding is that this vehicle previously received recall repairs related to these systems. Despite those...
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repairs, the same dangerous conditions have returned. The vehicle has been undrivable for approximately two weeks because I believe it is unsafe to operate. I am requesting that NHTSA review whether the recall remedy was effective and whether these failures indicate that additional action is necessary to protect owners of affected vehicles. Because these defects involve steering control and a potential vehicle fire, I believe they present an unreasonable safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Power steering repeatedly fails during normal driving conditions. It is resolved by putting the vehicle in park and restarting. This has occurred spontaneously and unpredictably while driving on residential roadways, commercial roadways, highways and parking lots. This is potentially deadly if power steering fails during normal or necessary evasive driving. I've reported this problem to a Ford Dealership Service department in Versailles Kentucky and they do not want to take action on the issue. I am happy to have...
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the vehicle inspected. This issue is the exact same issue as recall number 14SO5, however my vehicle is one month removed from that specific recall. It is probable that the faulty Torque Control Sensor was manufactured in such large quantities that it was installed in my vehicle and many others like it. It is likely there are other faulty torque sensors on the road, proving dangerous to anyone driving.
The steering wheel assist failed when I turned the car on to leave work. I had to get it towed to a car repair shop and they told me the entire steering rack had to be replaced because the assist is built into the rack.
[[redacted]]. We were pulling away from the gas pump with our children and the steering wheel suddenly stiffened on my husband and we almost hit another car! There was absolutely no warning and it was a scary experience. This should be fixed and it known issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the power steering assist became inoperable, requiring greater effort to steer the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 169,781.
My 2011 ford escape is experiencing symptoms of the recall of the faulty Electric Power Steering (EPS) torque sensor. Its not often, but when I turn on the car I wont have power steering but when I turn it off and turn it back on the power steering works. Is there anyway you could open/put a recall on my 2011 ford escape.
When attempting to turn, the steering wheel locked up, loosened, locked up, loosened, locked up, loosened
The power steering failed unexpectedly. I am not sure what the problem is but there is fluid all over the wheel well. I see that the was a recal on the power steering. How can I find out why my car was not included?
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist Power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds. Steering locks up while driving. This has happened 3 times within the last 6 months. Before this, the last few years it has been difficult starting the car with the key. It would take multiple tries before starting. But now that the steering has locked up more than twice while driving is concerning. I see there were previous problems with the steering and corrected in...
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2014. After reading the recall description, it sounds to be the same problem. And recently i parked the vehicle, put in park, pulled the key and when opening the door beeping occurred like the key was in the ignition. Once the key was put in the ignition, it stopped. Please Help, [[redacted]] [[redacted]]/[[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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