My wife was driving on the expressway and the power steering stopped working which could have resulted in an accident. She took it to a Ford dealer which pulled the codes and replaced the torque sensor. My car was not part of the 14S05 recall so apparently the recall does not go far enough. I am a certified master mechanic and re-certifed master 5 times but could not help my wife while she was in another state visiting her mother. The NHTSA recall # is 14V284000. I contacted Ford customer relationship center and they offered no help. The car has 88,000 miles

- Mchenry, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. After parking the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. In 2014, the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 195,000.

- Tupelo, MS, USA

In 2014 the power steering assit fault was fixed on this car, do to a recall I bought the car in 2016 after 4 months I started the car up and the fault came back. I had no knowledge of recall when I bought car. Is this considered fixing the problem, or is it a still open recall? the car was sitting in the drive way when fault came up.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

I was turning when I lost power steering and nearly crashed into other cars waiting at the intersection. I have a power steering assist failure light on. I previously had my car taken to the Ford dealership here in brighton Colorado after I received the recall notice several months prior in 2016. Cannot afford the price for repairs and feel Ford needs to fix this problem now.

- Brighton, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook violently. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The dealer reprogrammed the pscm and ic to the latest level, but the failure persisted the vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,688. Updated 03/29/17lj consumer stated that they had repairs done by a different dealer and have had no incidents since. Consumer is looking for reimbursement.

- Berkley, MI, USA

Driving back from work on the street the car won't turn I got scare and stop the car right away until my husband picked it up is too dangerous... this is the recall number 14S05... but Ford refuses to fix

- Hicksville, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving out of the garage, the power steering became difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering shaft sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 05/17/17

- Caldwell, ID, USA

In May 2014 Ford issued recall #14S05 for steering issues. The recall was 'performed' on my car in Nov 2014, which consisted of a 15-20 software update. I'm currently experiencing the same steering issue and now have to replace the torque censor and Ford is refusing to honor/assist/acknowledge the problem is residual of the initial recall. I'm forced to pay out of pocket for what should be still considered a manufacturing defect. After over a million vehicles being recalled, how do they figure a software patch fixed the problem? why should I have to pay for this expense. Ford knows this is an issue with the vehicles and should have the decency to honor this repair at any time. Ford customer service states that the recall is over 12 months old and the software was updated and they no longer consider it an issue. Meanwhile, I'm currently stranded and will be out of almost $600 or more that I don't have! while driving home from a Ford dealership service who was not very helpful or concerned, I lost almost all steering and narrowly missed going off the side of 64 West afton mountain in Virginia. I'm missing work and stranded and will have to drain my account for a repair that is clearly a Ford defect. Highly disappointed in Ford customer service and business ethics. If/when I get rid of this Escape when funds allow, I will never consider a Ford again.

- Stuarts Draft, VA, USA

Loss of steering due to steering torque sensor failure which was under recall #14S05. Vehicle has lost steering capability 3 times in the last 3 months while making a slow turn.

- Smyrna, GA, USA

When idling, steering wheel jerks and moves on its own and a clicking noise can be heard sometimes. Already had "recall" checked and no update was needed in 2014. Had no problems until over 100K miles.

- War Acres, OK, USA

The eas (electric assisted steering) made a loud noise before eventually failing & now there is no power steering which caused me to slid off icy road, driving 45mph, into ditch.

- East Troy, WI, USA

Power steering failed repeatedly. Received recall14S05 and took to lehighton Ford 18235 June 21, 2016. Even after reporting failure, the action taken was to reprogram the computer module. January 29, 2017 power steering failed and would not recover while driving on a main thoroughfare and attempting to turn into a parking lot. Took to freedom Ford dealership in morgantown, wv where failure occurred. It was determined the steering column needed to be replaced which should have been taken care of on initial recall appointment. After multiple contacts with Ford, I have been informed that the recall was closed once the reprogramming took place and that I would have to pay $1200 for the resulting repairs due to the power steering failure. Upon further research, over 70,000 customers have experienced the same failure following the useless reprogramming dictated by Ford motors.

- Palmerton, PA, USA

Ford had a 2015 recall for power steering problems, during which this vehicle was checked. Two months ago my mechanic checked my steering because of a noise and advised me not to drive it on the highway. As I was driving into my driveway the power steering went out. What if this went out at highway speeds and had a baby in the car? reading online other people's experiences with power steering problems the car shouldn't be driven. Ford should be made to extend their recalls and give trade in credit to get these cars off the road. They are a danger to all. I had all the fuses checked and unhooked the battery. Everything points to the electric assisted power steering or such which is a $1200 repair that is not guaranteed to last long.

- Branford, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering lost power and "faulty power steering" illuminated. The driver pulled over and the vehicle was driven home. The dealer determined that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

- Homer, AK, USA

Was driving vehicle steering became unmanageable. Almost crashed with myself and my kid. Other vins have been recalled for the electronic steering system yet mine is not listed.

- Carnegie, PA, USA

The power steering assist failure warning light flashed 3 times and then my power steering went out. It was in motion on a city street. We had the car towed to a dealership. The torque sensor that was previously covered on the recall from July 2014 failed. Ford is refusing to fix the sensor stating that the recall was fulfilled even though the sensor was not replaced. The dealership mentioned that they have had the same issue with other vehicles under the same recall. I have attached a letter that was sent to Ford on our behalf.

- Oxford, MI, USA

Sudden onset of steering wheel shaking while driving 25 mph, difficulty turning left or right, while turning right steering stopped twice.

- Tomahawk, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of a manufacturer recall for the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to provide a remedy and they did not state for the contact to take the vehicle in once the failure had been experienced. The dealer indicated that there was no failure and cleared the recall out as a completed repair. The contact later experienced the steering wheel seizing with no warning. The dealer was notified and indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 04/20/17

- Heyburn, ID, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that the recall repair was already performed; however, the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

- Chester, NY, USA

Takata recall: My car has a couple issues with the steering. While parked and idling the steering wheel twitches on its own, you have to find the right location and hold it there for the twitching to stop. When idling I can hold the sw off of center and the twitching will abate for short periods, less than 10 seconds. While driving streets from 30-60 mph, the steering wheel also twitches intermittently, perceptible to touch and has started pulling to the right slightly. No noted squealing or jerking noted on full wheel turn to right or left.

- Juneau, AK, USA