9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,000
- Average Mileage:
- 150,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace steering column (1 reports)
This car has been the biggest headache!
At the time of engine replacement, they completed the Power Steering Module recall (June 2014). Now, just shy of 3 years later, power steering suddenly gone. How much warning did I get? The 'wrench' light came on dash about 5 miles from daycare. Dropped kids off and when I restarted car... NO POWER STEERING. Good thing they took care of that recall...sarcasm What a joke! And Ford says that the only way they'd cover the power steering was if it failed within 12 months of recall being done. Way to stand behind your computer failures!!!!!
- Wendy H., East Haddam, CT, US
Bought this vehicle used so I expect some work to be done, that's okay, but..... Ford did a recall and the vehicle was reprogramed in 2014. Turns out this was not a real fix but a stall to postpone the unavoidable electric motor failure so that it happens when the vehicle is out of warranty. Changing a $35.00 upgrade to a $2000.00 repair. Nice pay off FORD! Problem is the dealer can't do anything about it. I'm taking the job to my favourite local mechanic, Steve @ Wellington Garage in Nanaimo BC. Even if I don't save a lot, at least I'm supporting a local business. No more FORD repairs for me! I know there will be more, it is used after all. By the way Mazda Tribute (Escape twin) covered this repair.
- Stephen A., parksville, BC, Canada