While driving into parking lot, suddenly loss power steering. Able to drive but hard to steer. Mechanic stated there is a fault code and problem is electrical. Recall 14S05 seems to describe exact issue.

- Park Forest, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right and began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Weslaco motors in weslaco, Texas was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Weslaco, TX, USA

Electric power steering assist has failed as I was turning a corner which almost caused me to run over a little girl and her mother.

- Fairport, NY, USA

I have power steering problems. I had suspension problems since I bought it. The truck ignition went out on 10/31/17.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil Ford (275 glynn St N, fayetteville, ga). The contact was informed that it was beyond a reasonable amount of time for a subsequent failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000(steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering failed and became difficult to maneuver. Also, the power train fault indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft angle torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the recall repair was previously completed. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Omaha, NE, USA

Took vehicle in for recall one or two years ago then recently power steering went out completly and went back to manual steering and cound cause a accident. I am on disabilty due to weak heart and is to hard to make turns. Do I have any legal recourse on this dangerous issue.is there a class action suit that I need to know about. This happened when I was dropping off my wife and making a left turn onto busy traffic.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Sudden failure of power steering while in motion. Some warning with yaw control in days leading up to failure. Was in motion in a straight line when failed. Now has no steering assist at all. If this would of happened while in a curve or turn it could of resulted in a crash.

- Akron, OH, USA

Have had all recalls applied. Car started normally but had no power steering. Ford's fine electric power steering. Stopped car, turned off ignition, restarted. Everything fine.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

While driving my steering became really hard to turn still was able to go down the road but it was very difficult to turn. Took my Escape to a repair shop and was told my electronic steering sensor is bad. I do not have the time nor the money to deal with this issue and this is definitely a safety issue. I also have an issue with my exhaust manifold leaking three exhaust manifold bolts are broken off causing a hissing noise. I can smell the exhaust in my vehicle when parked.

- Sioux City, IA, USA

I would like to know why recall 14S05 does not apply to my car which has the identical problem described in the recall and it says that is for Ford Escape. It is definitely a safety hazard. Please advise. Note; this has been happening almost every time we drive it. Thanks

- Pueblo West, CO, USA

My steering in my 2008 Ford Escape locked up on me driving home last week. This vehicle would not turn just wanted to go straight.

- Albany, GA, USA

While driving there is a loss of power steering assist at various speeds on city streets and highways going stright and sometimes during a turn, the vehicle is difficult too steer, the engine remains operational however the instrument cluster goes into test mode where all the indicator lights come on and the tachometer and speedometer go to zero usually within 5-10 seconds it goes back to normal or the vehicle ignition switch has to be turned off and restarted and the vehicle is normal from a few minuets to a few days and then the event may return. This similar to NHTSA campaign # 14V264000. However this vehicles was manufactured in May 2008 and its VIN #, per Ford, was not included in that recall which started August 2006 through September 2010

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Will freeze up and not work without warning. While some have been recalled, others have not. Why"???"

- Pueblo West, CO, USA

The steering wheel started shaking when ever I was stopped at a red light then shortly after that the steering became very difficult and I almost hit a pedestrian.

- Fall River, MA, USA

While driving at low speed in a parking lot the power assist and subsequently the power steering failed making the vehicle very difficult to steer. I barely missed hitting another vehicle.

- Inwood, WV, USA

100300 miles on my 2008 Escape. Car struggles to change from 1st to 2nd gear. Now power, engine revs up but gear will not change, I have to press the gas pedal then lift off, over and over before it changes gear. Car will jerk and almost lose power while in traffic

- Rocky Ford, CO, USA

I was driving and the message center displayed power steering assist fault and lost all power steering while driving on 9/25/2017

- Mineral City, OH, USA

This vehicle started minor steering problems Jan 23, 2014 and has shown minor to now major power steering problems. The power steering seems to go out, then revive when restarted. Now the incidents are becoming more frequent and for this female, now not able to be driven. This problem occurs upon starting the car.

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving 10 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. Redlands Ford Inc, (1121 w colton ave, redlands, ca 92374, (909) 793-3211) was contacted and an appointment was made to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,715.

- Loma Linda, CA, USA