I was driving in the highway and I want to go to the rest area and turn left and the wheel got hard to turn the corner of the street, after that never loosened to drive the car

- Miami, FL, USA

My vehicle loses power steering while driving. When the vehicle is restarted, power steering temporarily works but then fails while driving.

- Papillion, NE, USA

2 years ago, while driving my 2009 Ford Escape in the city and highway, I had experienced difficulty with the steering freezing while driving. I had to restart the car to free the steering wheel. I took the car to the dealers where I purchased the car. The car was evaluated, they felt that the car was ok and was told that there were no recalls for the car. At this time, the steering wheel shakes and at times the steering is difficult because of the vibrations and freezing. Turning the car off and on frees the wheel but the vibrations continues with a slight touch of the wheel. I took it to a mechanic, who informed me that it would cost $1,200 to repair, however; I could still drive the car if I could stand the noise.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving 40-60 mph, the steering wheel failed to move in any direction without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque angle sensor needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 187,000.

- Willoughby, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel failed to move without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (rich Ford, 8601 lomas blvd ne, albuquerque, nm 87112) and was informed that the vehicle had been repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The dealer diagnosed that the steering column assembly and torque sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 154,000.

- Alburquerque, NM, USA

Steering wheel started to shake when stopped, with brake pedal depressed. A few hundred miles later lost power steering.also transmission downshifts hard, also noticeable clunk when shifting from park to reverse.

- Strawberry, AZ, USA

I know that there is a recall on power steering and my VIN is not included. My power steering isn't working. It showed a fault driving on the highway and then it went out.

- Bristol, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel shook and vibrated while the engine was idling. Eventually, the power steering malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn in either direction. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 205,500. The consumer stated the torque sensor was replaced but did not resolve the issue. The steering box was replaced, resolving the issue.

- Belleville, MI, USA

Dash warning "power assist system fail" came on - steering locked up, will not turn either direction. Driving on street and turning into driveway. Car wouldn't turn and drove into yard. Fortunately no other cars on that side of driveway. Probably electric power steering quit working?

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel shook violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact reduced the speed and took the next exit. The contact noticed that the power steering ability seized. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

My 16 year old daughter was driving her 2009 Escape when the power steering just stopped working suddenly. She almost had an accident because she was unable to steer the vehicle. After researching this issue, this has been a severe problem with this model yet only some were recalled"???"

- Westminster, MD, USA

The steering kicks out of power to manual. This vehicle was made in Kansas City and other vehicles from that same plant were recalled for this exact issue, but not this VIN. What's up with Ford standing behind there products. This issue could kill people because of lack of control of the vehicle. Put Ford on notice....a lawsuit will be happening in the future.

- Stevens Point, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle or shift into reverse, the power steering failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was taken to wolf motor company (31148 pumpkin hill rd, le sueur, md) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There was no recall associated with the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120,995.

- Saint Peter, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the speedometer, fuel gauge, and steering column seized while the vehicle was driven 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the alternator was replaced. The contact also stated that the alternator warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred. Northgate Ford (8940 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh) was contacted and diagnosed that the steering control module, instrument cluster module, and torque sensor software were reset. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not offer any additional repairs, and the expense of the next failure would be at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was 156,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the driver had difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel, but was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive home. The vehicle was taken to rod baker Ford (16101 S Lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586, (815) 436-5681) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: 14149117. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Joliet, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 40-45 mph, the transmission seized and the steering wheel seized to the right. The contact also stated that the transmission failed to shift correctly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission sensor and steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Lance cunningham Ford (4101 East clinton highway, knoxville, tn 37912, (866) 591-3943) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

- Sharps Chepel, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving, the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to steer. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to chapman Ford columbia (3951 columbia ave, columbia, pa 17512) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was already remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The contact stated that the contact would have to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 200,000.

- Mt Joy, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and then driven to mel hambelton Ford (11771 w kellogg ave, wichita, ks 67209) where it was diagnosed that the torque sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. Previously, the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V284000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to write them a letter for reimbursement. The failure mileage was 111,000.

- Wichita, KS, USA

I see that a recall was out for eps on this SUV but mine is not included why

- Whitehall, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. While driving 45 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized while making a right turn. In addition, the steering wheel shook violently and made a knocking noise. Bill brown Ford in livonia, Michigan was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.

- Redford, MI, USA