2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 25%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 25% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ive had reoccurring issues with my brakes ,ABS system , power train , steering column starter. Over the course of three years and it seem like the problems keep coming up . The only close call I remembers is coming home from work . Making a turn on to a street, then all of a sudden my power steering went out completely. I could have crashed if a huge curb wasnt there .”
NHTSA complaint #11082619, filed 2018-04, 140,000 miles“As I was driving home from work thursday 3/23/17 the steering wheel started clicking and shaking back and forth by itself during driving and at a stop. I investigated right away and discovered there was a recall on the torque sensor but all they did was a computer update rather then replace the part. Now they won't honor the recall and the cost is $1700-$1900 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10969230, filed 2017-03, 135,700 miles“Steering became very difficult to control while driving in march, 2016. Had tires/alignment checked out all good. When it started vibrating while stopped in may, 2016, I took it to dealer and was told it was a recall which was already done in january, 2016, and the recall is closed now, so I have to pay for it.”
NHTSA complaint #10882225, filed 2016-07, 100,000 miles“I stopped at a stop sign and attempted to turn left up a hill. The steering locked and for a second or two I couldn't turn and was afraid I would crash into the hillside. After braking the steering column unlocked. I took it to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem so they recommend replacing the whole column at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10573286, filed 2014-03, 51,000 miles“The power steering assist fault came up while I was driving through a sharp turn and almost caused an accident. Went away on its own and next day came in again and since then my car is hard to steer and dangerous to drive. There was a recall of 14s05 but it doesnt show for my vehicle. Mine is the same year affected but does not apply for some reason and dealership is refusing to take any action to remediate.”
NHTSA complaint #11054958, filed 2017-12, 140,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 14 | 38% |
| 2010 | 18 | 31% |
| 2009 | 70 | 46% |
| 2008 | 110 | 25% |
| 2007 | 12 | 10% |
| 2006 | 24 | 11% |
| 2005 | 21 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
154 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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