2008 Ford Escape Steering Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are steering problems on the 2008 Ford Escape?
1,127 owners have reported steering problems on the 2008 Ford Escape, 57% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 89,000–145,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
1,127 complaints 57% of all 2008 complaints 116,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (947 of 1,127). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Steering complaints by the year the problem happened.
Steering complaints by Escape year
Related recalls
Electric power assist system
The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist. If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge.
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Other 2008 Ford Escape problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Ford Escape steering problems?
Complaints most often name the column, electric power assist system and hydraulic power assist system.
At what mileage do 2008 Ford Escape steering problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 89,000–145,000 miles. The middle value is about 116,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Ford Escape steering problems?
Yes: 14V284000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which Escape year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Escape, with 1,127 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.