Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Ford Escape has 822 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
822
Complaints
1
Recalls
15
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V284000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through Sep...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | STEERING | Yesterday I went to the Ford dealership and asked if my 2009 Ford Escape could have the power steeri... |
| Feb 24, 2026 | STEERING | This is a follow up complaint because I would like to attach more files that are pertinent |
| Feb 22, 2026 | STEERING | Steering sensor failed as documented in Ford fixing the steering torque from a recall on B2778:EF. ... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | STEERING | The car had a recall in 2014 was fixed then went out again same part same problem after being fixed ... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Me and my [XXX] old was driving on the highway in my 2009 Ford escape and suddenly my power steerin... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the st... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | STEERING | Safety recall on steering. Ford dealership says it is under the recall and the steering column has t... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING | I was attempting to leave work I started my vehicle and when I backed up I had no power steering I r... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | STEERING | The power steering, steering assist, has failed in my daughter's 2009 Ford Escape which has less tha... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | STEERING | My fiancé my baby and I were leaving the house to go to the store and the steering wheel started jer... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power st... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | STEERING | I was almost home and all the sudden i could barely control my steering wheel, it was so hard to tur... |
| May 31, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle ... |
| May 27, 2025 | STEERING | Unknown. Cranked vehicle and had no power steering.05/27/25 |
| May 9, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The ford escape is experiencing the exact power steering assist fault, same year model in Safety Rec... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | STEERING | Power steering torque sensor has gone out. Dealership has diagnosed the issue. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | STEERING | Vehicle was involved in recall 14S05 for electric power steering failure. Recall was completed in 2... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | As many other Ford escapes have been recalled due to power steering issues. Mine has been going out ... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel fai... |