Electric Power Steering FAILURE Ford Escape and Answers.

2009 Ford Escape Electric Power Steering fails with details narrated.

[@kyleguy6548]

-- 2009 Ford Escape electric power steering unit has a relay board. When the relay gets old, then it only works intermittently. Relay board is NOT sold separately. You must replace the whole unit. Junk yards sell them for about $150. They are fairly easy to replace .... If steering doesn't work. Turn car off. Count to 30. Turn key switch on. Count to 30. Start car. Relay gets slow to click on when old, so go through the starting procedure slowly like described, and often times the relay will kick on.

[@kyleguy6548]

-- It may take a couple tries. Repeat procedure until relay kicks on.

[@scottbailey3591]

​@kyleguy6548. My. . ! . , FF 😮😢😮

[@jhunn061]

Same here with mine. I had to wait for the relay to hear it click. I already replaced the angle sensor.

[@playmusic-letra6783]

​@@jhunn061cómo se reemplaza el sensor sin cambiar toda la dirección EPS?

[@madelineminor6880]

3:26 see I have had this happen Intermittently too. After I turn my car off and on again, then it works.

[@johnreigel9117]

Maybe a "class action suit" is in order here

[@Jo-om2nx]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I had just taken my car to the shop because of the steering wheel and decided to google the issue as I waited and saw your video, but because you mentioned there was a recall, I was able to figure out that my car under recall so I told the shop to hold/stop work on it to take it to Ford. Thanks again!

[@harveyib114]

Jo N Your welcome. Really happy to know that this vid helped you. Soooo awesome!!!!

[@1AloneX2]

need class action lawsuit!!

[@charleslease9741]

Good luck I thought with the Ford and the national transportation safety that does the recalls and he told me in a nice way go screw myself all day on the phone with Ford and people that put out the recalls best of luck for a lawsuit good luck they have too many loopholes so Ford is protected and they’re not liable do you have a look up your vehicle and make sure it’s not made in that plant pretty much it’s a simple fix if it does it intermittently clear the codes and re-calibrate it with a scanner not just any scanner advance pro scanner just got function testing recalibration abilities

[@marmer7994]

Well today I reached my boiling point, I have a 2009 Ford Escape. In my case I did get the letter for the recall about the electric power steering. I took the car in October because they send me a second letter advising me to take the car to a near dealership, telling that if an accident occurred without this taking care, I will be responsible. Since second letter was more aggressive make me worried and I took it. Well they call me 3 hours later telling me that my car was ready. I ask if they took care of the recall and they told me yes. Couple weeks later my car started to act up out of nowhere it started to shake on the steering wheel, but stop by about 3 days later. in the middle of march the shake started again and was at all times this time. I start to look into it and research the problem and find out that it was the power steering. I went back to the dealership that suppose fix the problem and when I drop the car I found that they never change anything, what they did was reprogram as they told me, not that I believe it. Well they told me that it need to be reprogram again, so I leave the car again. This time they call me 20 minutes after I drop it, telling me that this time is not part of the recall, that this time is the steering column that's was the reason my steering wheel was shaking. they told me that it will cost me 1200 to fix it. I declined and pick up the car letting them know that I know the real problem. I contact ford and let them know what happened, and they told me that my case with the recall was closed because I took it the first time and my car didn't have the malfunctioning when they check it. I told them that wasn't what they told me at the dealership when I took it the first time. they told me that at the moment when I took it if the car didn't show any problems they just upgrade the code and because it show in their system, my recall case closed. they told me that they will put this into there data system and if it any more problems with more customers they will recall it again. Well the end result is now I don't have power steering in my car because of the recall and ford telling me that sorry for my luck, that I should take the car when the problem was there not when they send me a letter telling me that if I cause an accident they not responsible. Now saying all this we need to get together and with everyone here been together get a lawyer and really make a case. We cannot let ford get away with this. Hope we can do this, I'm willing to spend my time and start a petition that way we can sing and make the difference. I do have paperwork and I been documenting everything including the conversation with the personal of ford. Together we will make ford acknowledge this....

[@harveyib114]

Mar Mer Yes, I am willing. Im glad you recorded the conversation. They need to fix the issue and reimburse those who have paid out of pocket. They are being cheap, stubborn and have no respect for loyal customers. except when they are trying to sell them a car.

[@marmer7994]

We need to make more videos and get more people involve.

[@harveyib114]

Mar Mer I totally agree. And share on facebook too.

[@marmer7994]

Is a Facebook person that started a form about ford. I did lots of research and find lots of cases, now instead of everyone complain is time to act.

[@marmer7994]

How many people in here want to get action about this??? reply and let me know. K Smith have videos that we need to subscribe. I'm also with post a video this week also. find a local news in your area and let them know about us. I'm going to share this in all video related to this problems. call this number 18664367332. This is ford customer relationship center. document the conversation you have with them. even when they tells you you don't have a recall, dont worry this will be prove that they will not want to help. LET'S DO THIS..... TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE....

[@jessicadukes4951]

This happened with mine today

[@glendaduval807]

Having same issue. They should be all called back, obviously Ford problem

[@javabean1964]

I have this same issue with my 2011. Now happening frequently. Thank you for this info. I hope you were able to get your vehicle fixed. I will definitely go to my local dealer to inquire about service and make a stink if not addressed. This is ridiculous. It has happened in my car a few times through the last few years but is now a big issue. Happening more and more. It is a real danger. You are driving along and the power steering just stops working. Be careful.

[@mattsolarczyk8678]

Following up on this, what did they end up changing and how much was the cost? Having the same issues.

[@harveyib114]

Ppl, go to carcomplaints.com and make a report there as well, and maybe that will also help in getting Ford to help us.

[@DonLyfe]

I’ll never buy another ford again.

[@Channeling.RS.]

Mine is doing that too

[@joshiooo323]

@@Channeling.RS. do I still have it? Did you ever get it fix?

[@davididoko5603]

Did this problem ever get fixed and how cos I'm suffering and don't know what to do! Pleas share if you got yours fixed.

[@mariahrusso9951]

This is happening to my escape (2014) and when I called ford, since my VIN doesn’t match up with the recall VINs, it’s all on me. Seriously? Clearly multiple other people are having the same issue, how many people will have to get in accidents before they extend the recall?

[@kdogger61]

THE BEAN COUNTERS ALLOW CERTAIN AMOUNT OF DEATHS/LAW SUITS TO MAKE IT WORTH THERE WHILE TO DO ABSOLUTLY NOTHING..IMMORAL BASTARDS..

[@chrisengle1700]

My Ford Fusion Hybrid is the same, they say my Vin is not on a recall though the electronic steering assist has gone out twice and has cost a small fortune to fix.

[@Uticagreens]

I'll NEVER purchase another Ford Motor Company product ever again. They quoted me $1500.00 for a new electric steering rack because Ford refused to honor their product with 50K miles on a bad power steering issue.

[@martihamling5153]

2011 Ford Escape - I was just quoted $2400 - they won't honor because the even though it was produced at the Kansas City Plant - they say he wasn't built in the time frame they they suggested - ended September 2010...so if 2010 is when they produced the 2011, I am completely stumped as to why my 2011 isn't covered under the recall. Always thought a recall was a recall.

[@Kiweeezy]

Me either. Sorry for your terrible experience.

[@bigfafyslittlefamily7023]

Our is an 09 and they won't honor it either.

[@lashawnramon6167]

My 2017 locked up on me mid turn. Luckily no traffic was coming too fast. OMG...was so scary. Called my dealership and they said another red escape has a recall but not mine. She explained and I understood, but come on. Really! Lives are being threatened and since no previous complaints or by Ford its all on me. That really sucks!

[@aprilmayne8028]

Thank you so much! We took a road trip from KC to North Dakota, and now driving from North Dakota to Iowa and THIS just happened. Now you can imagine... In the middle of no fun**ing where how scary that can be!

[@AntiMasonic93]

I drove on interstate 80 in Iowa before. I was in the middle of nowhere. I feel your pain.

[@lizchimp2147]

Thank God you ok, I was luckily only just driving to Walgreens a half mile away!!

[@RedRosesDead07]

My mother's 2011 Escape did this to me last night after a 45 minute drive on the freeway with no issues. No dash lights came on, no warning. I came up to the freeway exit and was going to turn right and bam! Steering was incredibly HARD, I'm amazed I got home in one piece! I hadn't turned the vehicle off and then on again (like you did in this video), it happened during my drive.

[@harveyib114]

RedRosesDead07 Wow I'm glad glad you got home safe.

[@RedRosesDead07]

@@harveyib114 Thank you! I had my daughter with me so it was extra scary! I thought the vehicle used steering fluid so I was able to get into the parking lot for Walgreens and bought fluid but then opened the hood to see no steering fluid reservoir and then looked up some info about it. When I started it up again, the steering was fine. My boyfriend sent me your video. We're going to call Ford, my mom has a recall notice about some other part/issue so she's going to bring this up. I also have a Ford 2011 Escape, hers has 6 cylinder and mine has 4 so they are different models. I'm scared to drive either vehicle now, Ford needs to recall all of these vehicles, I could have easily gotten into an accident and am thankful it didn't happen on the freeway >.

[@rainforlife7699]

I had the same experience yesterday. Can u please tell me how to solve it

[@rainforlife7699]

Hi i had the same issue yesterday while driving. Can u tell me how it's solved

[@RedRosesDead07]

@@rainforlife7699 I didn't have the money to get it fixed and Ford did not recall it or offer repairs. We used it as a trade in for another vehicle.

[@phillipbooker3900]

My Son Has A 2010 Ford That Has This Problem. Thanks 😊

[@FreeBrainChannel]

I have the same issue on my 2011 Ford Escape... There is a trick that works for me. I turn the wheel to the left and give some gas while starting and power steering will turn on... I have a lose serpentine belt, maybe it causes something ... Since the power steering is electric I think when I rev up it gives some electric boost than let the power steering start correctly... I have some play in the wheel, I think replacing the U joint can probably help. For others with power steering problems, please know that some people have been able to remove only the power steering motor without removing the full steering column and it has fixed all their problems. Find a power steering motor and replace only that. Don't buy the full steering column. There is a video on KZbin on how to replace only the power steering motor easily...

[@rayramirez8665]

If anyone in Illinois needs help repairing this let me know. I can repair this problem for $450-$500 labor and parts include.

[@luisantoniopatricio]

Good afternoon Ramirez I live in Illinois and have this problem.please contact me thank you

[@wilsonsantiago5617]

If you are reading this and I stay in Chicago IL, and I have a 2014 ford escape and I just started to have this steering wheel problem...it hards up and hard to turn...contact me ASAP about this problem...

[@jackk7310]

I’ve had this issue with a ‘12 Ford Fusion. It was “fixed” under a recall and has happened 4 or 5 times since. Right now it’s sitting at the shop needing a $1200 steering rack replacement.

[@danzbutrfly]

Jesus Christ...that is expensive....I am having this issue!!!

[@alfredomartinez3041]

Thanks for video. How did you fix it?

[@gayleyb1233]

Thank you! That just happened to me on the way home. I ran for the fluid.... No power steering fluid reservoir in my Escape. Now I know it's electrical.

[@Austin-wz5xk]

$4,000+ to get fixed. Dump it if you can.

[@w1ze07513]

Same, 2009 Escape XLT. Power Steering loss and Ford did NOT want to fix. They claim it's not considered a recall issue.

[@bigfafyslittlefamily7023]

Same here

[@lawrencethompson127]

My friend has a Ford Focus and it has this same problem. The shop wants $2900 to fix it. Ford has apparently put in this new system saving them money on the build side but screwing the customers later on. They must fix this problem. I wonder how many people have died as a result of losing power steering while driving. This is why lawyers are needed to make them accountable for their actions.

[@xepiloguex]

My 2009 Ford Escape is doing the same thing. They said there is not a recall for this problem on mine. My throttle body went out but they wouldn't fix that because even though it's recalled I'm over 150,000 miles. Something else is saying to check fuel Inlet which might mean that the purge valve is bad. I also have a oil leak and my oil light is on. I have not had this vehicle for one full year yet and I have had nothing but problem after problem. I I have always heard bad things about Ford and I guess I just had to see it for myself! By the way these problems are not only on the Ford Escape I've heard similar problems are also on the Ford Explorer, the Mercury Mariner, Ford Fusion, Ford Flex, Ford Edge, and probably some other cars that I can't remember. I would be very careful before you buy any Ford products!

[@GamerTJups]

Needs a “torque sensor” part #CL8Z-3F818-A. Part cost about $175 with shipping and takes about 2 hours to repair. Video for replacement- kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmeueIecj7GHqbc

[@bionicsasquatch]

you can fix this yourself just take a little time but really is not that hard. Power Steering Seals - OEM Power Steering Torque Sensor for Ford Escape with Alignment Tool CL8Z-3F818-A from Amazon it just a part watch a video how to and do as they do otherwise you will have to buy a new part and starting over. before you remove the steering wheel clock it to 11 o'clock and use a small bungy to hold that in place so it will not move when removed that is a big key not a step to miss. the front of the Escape will need to be on jacks in the front so the front wheels can move freely because the Power steering torque sensor need to be lined up in a little window it provided and you do that my tapping your front wheel with your hand to line the dot on the little window then pull the tab to lock. After you do that put it all back together turn the key to on wait for a min or two turn off then turn key to start then turn wheel all the way right until is stops then to the left until it stops this calibrates it and should be good to go.

[@Jrosavage]

my shits been doing this for like 2 months and i just been driving with it bc i don’t have the money to fix it. it’s ridiculous how this is a problem with so many of their cars.

[@eshesh5688]

My car is doing this I just bought my car from a buy here pay here and I only had the car not even 2 weeks, I'm like 😩😩😩🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@malcolminthemiddle8777]

My f.up 2. Smdh. I just left the shop 20 min ago and they want to charge me 2300 bucks...hell no. Give me my car back right now. I need the whole steering column. Bushing is bad.

[@gogowithlinux5454]

Ok this is for all you ford haters this issue is also in mazda/chevrolet/hyundia/toyota/nissan/and the worst of all kia/have all the same issues chev is the cheapest to fix you call your local scrap dealer and they give you money for it...chears

[@francinechubb8374]

I say get a petition going for sure my 2009 FORD ESCAPE started in December 2017 been driving like that since than no one seems to wanna help me with the problem!!! ford recall or not, they said mine didn't fall in the right lot group but the year is right go figure?? it sucks my arms are really sore and tired from driving it like this and is very frustrating!! I really like the vehicle but this is ridiculous coming from such a BIG company!! So please get something going im def in on it!!!! feeling tired and frustrated!!!! prob have man arms by summertime lol

[@9496TULL]

francine chubb my 2009 just started this this morning. Did u get urs fixed?

[@MsLeahCEO]

I’m having the issue... right now literally in the car and can’t move... 😤😤😤😭😭😭

[@hockley91]

Just happened to my daughters 2008 Escape, but it's not covered.... in the recall. Called Ford and checked online. It's through the VIN number. My car was also made at the Kansas City Plant as well.

[@josephwolfe4657]

AB Hockle, this should be reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. If a recall is issued due to numerous reports, refunds will be issued.

[@SEUnlimited4444]

Same

[@nametaken2392]

2009 Escape: On 07/2014 Ford dealer performed Open Campaign 14S05 Electric Power Steering "checked for DTC's and reprogrammed the PSCM and IC Module". Mid-2017: Intermittent power steering failure, normally identified when started the Escape. Sometimes power steering returned after restarting. 7/2017: Problem STOPPED after alternator replaced by independent shop (they thought reason was related to better electrical system performance). 8/2018: Intermittent power steering failures returned, with one failure while driving. Have to drive with no power steering when it won't reset. With the number of these failures documented online, amazed no Ford/NHTSA safety recall for Ford to address this!

[@Enoc63]

Did this part fix the issue? I’m looking to fix it man cause it happened on the way to work . Definitely don’t have the budget for a new car so I’m kinda stuck having to fix it

[@catwheeler6655]

2011 Ford Escape here with the same dang problem,It's been a lemon since we bought it from someone

[@CHI-NOBI]

My 2009 started this tonight :(

[@dennisbonville3217]

My daughter and grand daughter almost died and took out another family going 59 mph down hiway and powersteering cut out and crossed center line into oncoming traffic at rush hour. This is bullshit that they never recalled all these tributes. This a 2008 with 100k on it

[@Kiweeezy]

I have a 2012 Ford Escape. *Power steering issues *Door latch issues I can definitely relate to this issue. The steering wheel locks up while driving and car has to be turned off and then on again for vehicle to turn in direction driver would like to go. Along with that, these vehicles have door latch issues. The door latch doesn't latch on my car. My door also flys open while driving and refuses to close. It is a shame that 2012 year model has not been recalled as this is the only year that does not have recall for this issue with this Ford model. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY MALFUNCTION.

[@jealkrl7]

Hey I just got the power steering issue, how did you finally fixed without having to turn it on every time it fails?

[@Kiweeezy]

@@jealkrl7 I ordered a part from Ford and replaced it. However, I still noticed not too long (less than a year later) the steering wheel locks up issue persists.

[@nmachoruspracticetracks4861]

Yup! Happening right now. Damn! Not included in recall! WTHeck

[@rayramirez8665]

If you live in Illinois and need it fixed I can help

[@hucklebuck1975]

Going through this same thing with Ford right now. But I won't let it drop. Thanks for the video.

[@harveyib114]

hucklebuck1975 Give em hell! Let me know what happens if you can.

[@garychumley8085]

My ford escape is starting to do the same thing and my battery little came on little bit before this started has your battery lite came on ?

[@ShowStartersNM]

It's your battery, same happened to me, charged my battery, battery light turned off and no more issue

[@Gforce1956]

This is why I will never buy another Ford. My 2012 Focus kept getting EPAS failure. The EPAS is a non repairable assembly and costs $1,000 plus labor. Help us Ralph Nader.

[@CassidysToys]

I have a 2009 mercury mariner premier. Same thing as an escape. Having the same issue. Very dangerous. Ford has lost my business FOREVER. I have had so many issues with this vehicle... recalls and things that should be recalls. Thank you for this video.

[@josephwolfe4657]

Tracey Smith this should be reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

[@missygold9315]

Yes im having that problem right now i have a 2010 fusion

[@harveyib114]

Haven't heard that coming from a fusion but it is a Ford aslo.

[@nathaniellandrewobregonana4978]

What do u do, you fixed?

[@harveyib114]

@@nathaniellandrewobregonana4978 Yes I paid to get it fixed. But not at ford. I only brought the part from Ford as no one else sells it.

[@zulu3636]

@@harveyib114 What part was it exactly? Is it just one part? And did you have to get the PSCM updated with the newest update?

[@harveyib114]

@@zulu3636 It was the entire steering column. Just four bolts to uninstall and install it. It totally fixed the issue.

[@hectorrubalcava]

Appreciate your time to share. I just woke up with that signal on my 2010 ford Escape. Thanks

[@Sirie7206]

What did you end up doing?

[@tlc4528]

I filed my complaint. Y'all please do the same. I am a single mother and cannot afford costly repairs!

[@spoodarae4490]

How does one do that exactly?

[@kirstendonato5842]

How did you do that? I have a 2011 Ford Escape what was not on recall but also out of Kansas Plant and this just happened to me while driving. I am also a mother of 3, thankfully my kids weren't in the car!

[@kirstendonato5842]

@@spoodarae4490 If you find out please let me know!

[@itsjustmama]

@@spoodarae4490 go to a Ford site and look under recalls, there is a place there to file a complaint.

[@aidathibault8703]

I am a single mother of 3 My Ford Escape is 2017 46,000 mileage. And doing same thing

[@joshhyma842]

dang, my 2011 escape was built in kansas but the isn't egilible for the recall. thanks for the video tho! was worth a shot

[@kathyadymy4489]

Having this issue right now on 2008 Ford Escape

[@tlc4528]

My 2009 steering just went out. Its sitting in my yard immobile bc I'm poor. Borrowing a car until I can fix it. Please let me know what it takes.

[@anonymousbyproxy8250]

Ford Mariner 2007. Very dangerous !

[@kevinneely2117]

Same here.

[@kirstendonato5842]

Same! 2011 Ford Escape

[@candacepeycke3781]

How do we complain to ford?? I also have this issue on 2012

[@harveyib114]

Candace Peycke Call them but they wont listen. Go to carcomplaints.com and have to take then to small claims court.

[@kateoconnell249]

2012 same issue, has happened to me a couple times while driving. Scary.

[@charleslease9741]

Get a good attorney

[@ChrisJohnson-ec8ft]

I have a 2011 Ford Escape XLT and have the same problem. I called O'Reilly's Auto Parts and they told me it's the 80 Midi amp fuse bolted in the fuse box under the hood. It's costing me $11.00 each

[@TheStoyanovichKicks]

Hi, have exact same Escape- 2011 XLT. did the fuse fix the issue for you?

[@9496TULL]

File complaints here: www.nhtsa.gov

[@charleslease9741]

I’ve on the phone with them five hours and they said there’s nothing they could do In a nice way they said go to hell we can’t and we’re not doing nothing for you

[@9496TULL]

Is there a place for all of us having this issue file a complaint? If so we all need to do this. The Steering SHOULD last the duration of the vehicle

[@cateyes4030]

9496Tull NHTSA

[@jamesrupert7828]

My 05 Escape Hybrid just did the same thing was told it wasn't under warranty BS!! This is a issue that is becoming all to regular and Ford needs to address and fix this problem immediately. My car came out of the Kansas City Missouri plant. How many other owners cars came from this plant and have steering wheel issues?

[@9496TULL]

James Rupert file a complaint with NHTSA and anywhere else you can the more people do. They just might have to address this problem

[@brittainadamson.5703]

My 2011 escape does this when I’m driving , usually only when it’s cold outside even if I let my car heat up first. And not when I turn it on… when I’ve been driving for a minute. I’m over it

[@Anthony_The_Disney_Guy]

I got the error on my cluster and my power steering stopped. I plugged in my Blue Driver code reader, got the B2278 code. I was able to clear the code and now it now works.

[@harveyib114]

That's good to hear. It's all electronic now.

[@bonnie1097]

My 2012 Ford Escape has been doing this off and on for at least a year. When it locks up, it will not budge an inch!! Very scary!!! I turn it off and back on and it usually works, but lately, one time, it took 5 minutes to get it to work. Mechanics said whole column needs replaced quoting me almost $2,000. Other videos and person said it's a torque sensor. There are videos on how to replace those. Much cheaper.

[@kathysmith9200]

I have the same issue with my 2012 Ford Escape limited. It’s a very dangerous issue. You never know when it’s going to lock up.

[@ReasonShrestha]

Were you able to solve it?

[@robertholt4601]

Yes I have a 2008 Ford escape limited fwd and power steering when out and ford said there is no recalls for this happening one everyone that was made same place as mine in Kansas City plant so I had to fix myself and put the power steering torque sensor on and got it all back together and yes it was done exactly right and all back together still no power steering this is BS sorry but true .

[@charleslease9741]

It’s just the name stamped on the car GM has that problem Toyota has that problem it’s a piece of machinery parts fail

[@Angenoir1215]

This has just started to happen to my 2009 escape . It's a handed down car from my aunt . It has under 70,000. Miles on it . I don't know what I'm going to do , don't have the money, and don't really trust anyone to honestly and fairly fix it . 😔

[@harveyib114]

Well you got to do something. You can only get the steering column part from Ford though. So buy it from them and find a good mechanic that can put it on. It's only held on by four bolts.

[@jake87irwin]

I have a 08 mariner. I bought just the torque sensor. Didn't fix it. So then I bought the entire column with electric steering motor and sensor. It was a little bit of a pain to put in but it's all back together with no more issues so far. It's been driving fine. I paid around $230 for the column.

[@Ross_Embossed]

Call your local Auto Salvage yards for used car parts. Takes some good luck and good timing but there are a lot of these cars out there!

[@Angenoir1215]

@@Ross_Embossed there is still the issue of needing someone to install it , usually the labor is the most costly thing. I don't have the money for it to be honest, especially in so many cases the problem returns .I've just been driving it like it is for over a year now. Some days it's fine other days the power won't come back now matter how many times I turn it off and on. It's really unfortunate and unfair and to me unlawful that Ford doesn't take responsibility for ALL of these vehicles that have the same dangerous issue , regardless of the place they were made . They dis a recall for some and then washed their hands for the rest of us that didn't get a recall. 😕😑😥

[@randyfansher9118]

My 2008 ford escape just started doin this today

[@alexaroberts2156]

what did you do to fix it?

[@lotsoftrouble101]

Mine too.

[@tlc4528]

Mine too.

[@tlc4528]

Can you let us know what it takes to repair?

[@bigmittengaming1590]

My 2009 just did this yesterday... 😑

[@jaydendean6939]

I had this problem fixed by my Mechanic, he did it, and it was very difficult to align properly. He had to get another sensor. Big question: Will this be permanently aligned? I am afraid that when I drive the car, it will suddenly freeze or turn to full left or right when I am driving, especially during high speed.

[@Dmkpit401]

When the vehicles moving it's nothing like that to turn the only difficult when you're trying to park and s*** yeah it sucks people actually buy manual rack and pinions and install them in their vehicle and drive them around daily without electric or without fluid those not end of the world or dangerous

[@beashaunawhitman]

I have a 2009 Ford Escape and I am having the same problem with my steering. Ford keeps telling me that there is nothing that they can do.😢

[@harveyib114]

Smh. Some have made them fix it.

[@lucasholmes6646]

I want every one to know what kind of a shitty company ford is. Our car was called in for a recall for the power steering and at the time the sensor was good so instead of replacing a sensor that is known to fail they put in a alarm that will sound when it fails? Now the alarm finely went off we called Ford Canada they said they did what they had to at the time and now we are out 680.00 dollars. I told the person at ford I have owned Fords most of my life and have three of them right now and would not have another if this was not taken care of. She told me she was sorry to hear I would be leaving THE FORD FAMILY !

[@harveyib114]

Lucas Holmes Honestly I truly believe that people no longer care if we drive Fords or not. That company is too big now to care since there are alot more ppl they can mistreat. Especially Joe blow the rag man or woman working at the service center. Sad but true.

[@chadsoandso]

Lucas Holmes smfh

[@stevenzelaya6031]

I got the same issue in Mercury Mariner 2009 like two days ago still not working 😞

[@cateyes4030]

Steven Zelaya File complaint with NHTSA ....the more complaints the more likely it will be recalled and fixed for free

[@anonymousbyproxy8250]

On mine shuts off intermittently, makes it very dangerous to drive.

[@benefieldharcourt1268]

I have a 2010 ford escape. The whole steering was replaced in march 2015 under recall. i didn't own it then. Mine does not work intermittently like yours did. I have no skaking or sudden loss. I have only strong arm steering. What did you end up finding out? I haven't had it scanned yet. Just interested. My fuses are good. How is it that car manufactures can't make a vehicle yet they just landed on Mars. 2.5 million miles away. My car has just over 150,000 km. That's 93000 miles.

[@TheScandoman]

Any Resolution? I have two '08 Mariners; 262,ooo miles, and 196,ooo. Bought both used; both had the recall service performed; very little other maintenance history. I put 24k on the first one; never had this problem (tranny started leaking like sieve!); driving second one almost a year, for ~14 k: one day, in January, snowy, around 25F, I drove 10 miles to an appointment, in there over an hour, came back out, started up fine, and as I was half turned, backing out of my spot, steering power assist failed. I didn't notice a dash alert. Maneuvered off to the side, shut it down & restarted. Been working ~fine for 3 more months, without recurrence...although, I might need to replace rear shocks: this AWD seems like it wants to roll over if you aren't real gentle at speed. Been reading about several people replacing torque sensor without solving the problem...still looking into it, BUT, is it just me, or is it possible that there is something funky in the ignition switch/harness that is failing to connect and power up the steering assist system, which is supposed to electrically assist without the engine running. Just trying to think it through...replacing column could eliminate such a fault. I know I had two Chrysler 2.2 liter sedans that both had corrosion failure in the power lead to the ignition control system. I discovered one, when I went to replace battery: wire was broken 2 inches from terminal clamp (should have been 1/2 longer so it was not under tension all the time.); 2nd one was not so obvious; had a distributor shaft reolaced (probably just charged me without doing it.), then a timing belt, then it happened (it was time, anyway...), then, it happened again...I noticed a temperature relationship: it was failing to start when it got quite cold (under 10F), after wet weather; warming the car up above freezing for several hours (while they 'worked on it'), meant something was then able to conduct electricity again! I searched, and found a corroded connector coming off the power module in the air intake ducting, where (for better, or worse) it gets 'cooled', but also, lots of exposure to some salty moisture in a Minnesota winter! A little splicing of wire solved these problems, which were more dangeroud than they sound, as the first time I was actually moving; almost on the highway ramp, when it cut out, and died, obviously the power steering immediately, aa well. Any other thoughts welcomed.

[@benefieldharcourt9931]

@@TheScandoman bought and installed a new one. Bought one for less than a couple hundred usd from power products. Worked fine. No resolve from Ford tho. Their response Too bad so sad. Which is what I expected.

[@chadsoandso]

I think I'm done with ford

[@tylerchamberlin1007]

I have a 2012 Ford escape and I'm having this issue but I turn it off and it comes back on just once but I had my windshield replaced that had the sticker for which plant it was assembled at but could it be this issue or something else?

[@harveyib114]

I believe so as it can't be much of anything else in there.

[@ReasonShrestha]

Did you try changing any parts?

[@loumartin3008]

This happen to me today with a 2012 escape with 113k on it never happened before I never got a recall

[@harveyib114]

@Icarus Aberrant Sorry to hear this. But you will need to order a steering column. ONLY available from Ford dealership. Nobody else has them new and I mean no one else. Have a personal mechanic put it on. It will be cheaper.

[@rosevelez7393]

@@harveyib114 that’s what you needed to get ?

[@ReasonShrestha]

I heard people changing the whole thing and still having the problem. Can you give an update on yours?

[@caseyjarvis4200]

Just bought a 2009 Mariner a couple months ago and I would still fall under the recall requirements of mileage and and the year to have it fixed but for some reason mines not on the recall list either. Obviously considering it’s the same issue that I’m having as the ones that were recalled it should be covered. I can’t afford to fix it so what damage besides it being dangerous to drive could happen if I drive it like this? Mine hasn’t done it while driving it’s like yours in the video it happens when I start it I either have it or I don’t but today when it happened I had it for a couple seconds and the all of a sudden the wheel spun out of my hands like a rubber band unwinding and it was tight again. So frustrating!!

[@markhowell25]

Find a junk yard and buy a steering assembly. You will need it one day and if not you can sell it one day as ford has none for sale. 10/22/2022

[@xendynasty]

2 hours from home.... Driving alone... Middle of the night.... This happens. So I'm here!

[@9496TULL]

xendynasty mine just went out this morning. Did the recal help u

[@freddiefernandez]

Was driving slowly today in my 2009 and the power steering went out. Wasn't going fast but damn. Turned off the car, then back on and it steering was correct again. Crazy

[@9496TULL]

Chris Campion my 2009 just went out this morning. Did u get urs fixed. Did warranty cover or out of pocket?

[@freddiefernandez]

@@9496TULL yeah they covered it For free Might want to call them in advance

[@freddiefernandez]

But also my alternator was going too Just mention the power steering recall at the dealership

[@9496TULL]

Chris Campion that’s great news. Did the replace sensor or just reprogram,? I just cranked mine back up and it’s working fine now. Must be intermittent.

[@freddiefernandez]

replaced sensor @@9496TULL

[@leonarddillon3288]

I have the same issue took to Ford dealership they had it for three days told they MIGHT be able to fix it for three thousand dollars no guarantee

[@taymoneybag2330]

Need help

[@rayramirez8665]

Where are you located?

[@Terrencetmoney4]

My 2015 Ford Focus just started having this problem today and just don’t know what to do....

[@donaldyoung5886]

I hear you all. I to have a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and the Steering Column is starting to fail. The day I take the SUV in for another issue with the key assembly failure and as I was backing out my garage, bingo, steering reminded me of my Grandparents old 1950s car without power steering. At ford, they conduct Diagnostic and sure enough, $1400 for new Assembly. On ride home, no issues, at Ford, no issues. Steering Column Assembly must not be communicating to axle.

[@WrecknShopBoy]

This works for me. Put car in neutral and then start.

[@teeemoni]

I bought a 2008 Ford Escape with no power steering. I took it to the Ford dealership knowing I might pay for for a whole column or atleast the same sensor shown in this video. The tech updated the codes in the car and that's all it took for it to work correctly. I've had no problems with it since.

[@wsanimal26]

How much did it cost ya?

[@ShowStartersNM]

They probably just charged your battery

[@carmenjackson1671]

@teeemoni how much was the update

[@Noyoutubechannel50]

My 2009 escape did it yesterday. Waiting for my mechanic to look at it.

[@malcolminthemiddle8777]

My 2009 Mercury Mariner have the same issue. They told me it will be 2300 dollars to fix. B.S.

[@lsswappedcessna]

I can see why electric power steering would be something people would like, but at least hydraulic PS failures are kinda entertaining (wheel spins). No PS isn't that bad, you just have to try a little bit :)

[@jayjaymartinez6421]

I have an 09 scape same color lol it those the same thing the only diffrnces is when am at idle it starts to vibrate if it gets hard like the une in the video I cut it off an let sit for a couple of minutes an it goes bck to normal but I need to fix it if u get eney more info pls share

[@Adrian-lv5kk]

hey man, have u googled the video on how to replace the part? it should be 25 minute video of a mechanic explaining it

[@middlereno]

Have an issue with my 09 mariner premier. Loud clunking/clicking noise while driving and making a turn. Replaced rack and pinion, cv shafts, stem joint, that sensor you shown and still cannot figure out what the issue is.

[@pamlimon2051]

I'm having the same problem but ford says they fixed the problem 03/03/2015. I said if you supposedly fixed the problem why am I experiencing no power steering and so hard that I can't drive my truck . It's obvious they didn't fix It right . They said they won't fix it for free

[@markhowell25]

10/12/22 , Ford Escape 2018, steering went out and Ford Factory doesn’t have any replacements assemblies as they are on back order . They also don’t have a date of filling back orders. So mine is sitting at the dealer alone with a few others in the same situation. Mine also received a new engine in 2019 at 20,000 miles. Ford is not backing up the steering under warranty when it is clearly a drivability issue. When this thing quits you need to wrangle the steering with 80 to 90 pounds of force. That would spell a wreck for all but the athletes. If you have one of these …dump it. Ford quality is a failure.

[@rickthecarpenter82]

Mine just started if I shut off set alarm unlock and start will free up... terrible

[@XmXm999]

A neighbor is selling a Ford Escape 09 , and luckily his cousin came around and mentioned “power steering problem” i was like “whats that”. Ok i am not buying a car thats gonna block the wheel 🛞 on a highway, no sir. Plus there is no solution or repair, basically this cars are faulty and needs NOT to be sold further to people

[@kevinp8108]

I have this issue with my 2011 Ford Fusion SEL! In 2015, there was a recall for 2011-2012 Ford Fusions for Power Steering Assist Failure, however, according to Ford, my particular 2011 Fusion has no recall because my car was built in June 2010 and the recall only involved Fusions build from September 2010 to February 2012! Well, I think this is BS because my power steering failure issue is identical to the recalls of the Fusions that were under recall! Ford doesn't want to fix my defect and wants me to pay over $2K for the replacement of the steering problems! NEVER, NEVER, NEVER AGAIN WOULD I EVER BUY A FORD, PERIOD!!! I actually inherited this Ford Fusion from my mom who was too disabled to drive it any longer.

[@kittylittee4629]

My 2012 ford escape does this while im driving i have to shut the car off and restart it for it to loosen back up it does it when iy feels like it sometimes i can get one block before it tightens up or I could get 20 blocks before it tightens up ford estimate the cost at 4500

[@harveyib114]

Trisha Naipaul $4,500.00 US Dollars!!! Oh NO! They normally screw you for $1,200.00. If ypu bring it to them for that much bring the KY. Smh. Take to local mechanic but buy from part entire sterring column from Ford themselves. Its the only people who have them unless u find one in a salvage yard.

[@salmanhasan4346]

Ford Freestyle 2018 Diesel Titanium. Same issue.

[@kelleymcginness5734]

I have a 2009 Mercury Mariner, just reached 151,xxx miles and mine is doing this :( mine would work for a while and then go out. Now it's completely out

[@xxlooschangexx]

Did you ever get it fixed?

[@davidfree4153]

My wife's car is having this issue as well as other crap. Never buy another escape

[@sammy5443]

david free all new Fords have that power assist

[@Adrian-lv5kk]

apparently there are 2 potential fixes. One commenter on here said her dad pulled the steering column fuse and then unplugged the car batter for 5 minutes then plugged the fuse back in and reconnected the battery and it reset the sensor. in a different video, another commenter said she got a mechanic to use an OBD2 tool to reset the steering fault code B2278 and it fixed her problem for 3 years. it happened again after the 3 year mark and she cleared the codes again to fix it.

[@miintyfresj4699]

I have a 2010 Ford and this is the second time this happened to me, the first time was last Tues and now today. I took it to a mechanic friend the first time and he plugged the car in and reset everything and it was "fine." I mean, it worked - if we're calling that fine - then all of a sudden, today, I'm driving a tank. I called Ford and the recall # 14S05 (this exact problem) was not showing up for my car.. I don't know what to do... Maybe I'll turn the car on and off a dozen times and see if that'll at least get to me and from work for the time being.

[@9496TULL]

miinty fresj hate to here this mine is doing same thing. And ford says mine is not under recall. Sadly it looks like it’s a 1800 dollar repair.

[@miintyfresj4699]

@@9496TULL​ - I got mine fixed for $620 CDN from Ford - It was like $230ish parts and the rest was labour... funny thing, when I took it in, they were like, this "fix" might not fix it, I wanted to scream, you made the damn car, fix it. It's been about two weeks since the repair and all seems to be well.

[@9496TULL]

miinty fresj cdn? What does that stand for. Make sure you keep your receipts just in case they do a recall later. If they do you could get refund

[@Adrian-lv5kk]

@@miintyfresj4699 was this at a ford dealership or at a local mechanic shop. The part is $230, ive seen it online and theres 2 youtube videos on how to do it yourself..im debating on taking that challenge

[@miintyfresj4699]

@@Adrian-lv5kk Yea.. It was the dealership. I can tinker with circuit boards and electronics and shit like that , but when it comes to cars/engines.. I wouldn't even know where to begin.

[@charllettabrooks1472]

My truck is doin the same thing wht should I do they said I was in recall but the time went out in 2015 please I need help I just paid it off Jan 10 from American mothers in cahokia I'll only transportation I have help me uotplease

[@sammy5443]

Mine's doing the same exact thing 09 Mercury Mariner

[@harveyib114]

Sam Steffanoni Yes vehicle with cosmetic differences.

[@malcolminthemiddle8777]

Mine 2. 2009 mercury Mariner

[@kathleenkilroy9991]

This is bullshit! My Ford Escape just did this also. Not covered by recall. I'm on Disability I don't even get this much $ in a month. I've got no damn way ro fix it & I'm still paying it off.

[@tonyainnis5089]

Yeah my power steering 2009 Ford escape does exact same thing but mine's not from Canada I don't believe. Does it matter how long I've had it before I can take it and they fix the problem or

[@halletouyia8338]

My feh 2008 just did this to me today! But I don’t have any engine light on or anything pops up. It also doesn’t have any noises. Mine is also from the Kansas City plant same sticker like this guy. My battery is also low too but what can I do to fix this issue! I got school and work to get to Mann!! Can anyone help me

[@bigkev6784]

What the duck Ford ... This is some Bill shit....😡😡😡😡😡

[@007ayala]

We replaced the torque sensor on my 2009 mercury and did not fix the problem,any ideas what alse can done to fix my stearing problem?

[@dadlife9657]

No power steering for me 2012 ford focus.. REDICOULUS!

[@themama3633]

My 2015 Ford Transit Connect did this. The part was 8 weeks back ordered but they paid for everything plus towing. Really sucked.

[@michaelsobola5685]

My streering moving to the left on its own once the car in on.... Pls what's the possible problem and solution.. I use ford escape 2009. 4wd

[@melissardz8084]

So did u get it fixed? I’m also having that issue with mine right now... I was able to unlock it but it finally locked up after a couple of weeks of doing that.

[@harveyib114]

Yes I got it completely fixed. I ordered the entire steering column. Had my personal mechanic replace it.