NHTSA Complaint #10598420 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10598420
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 1, 2012
Date Filed	June 16, 2014
Mileage	190,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE BEARINGS. I GO SLOW AND TURN. THE SAME SIDE CONTINUES TO NEED REPAIR I HAVE REPAIRED IT 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS AND NOW IT IS MESSING UP AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND THEY BOTH SAID THE SAME THING (THAT THE BEARINGS GO OUT ON THESE CARS OFTEN ) I THINK THE CAR MY BE TOO HEAVY FOR THE WHEEL SYSTEM THEY CHOSE NOT SURE BUT IT STARTS TO PULL MY STEERING WHEEL TO THAT SIDE AND I HAVE HAD 2 ALIGNMENTS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE HELP! *TR

Related Complaints for the 2008 FORD ESCAPE

Other SUSPENSION Complaints

#11661630 — May 17, 2025 — I have a constant issue with the power steering. This issue makes it hard for my vehicle to turn properly as well as ...

#11641484 — February 8, 2025 — So the wheel is very hard to drive and turn. I took it to the dealer tom wood ford in indianapolis indiana and i let ...

#11520385 — May 4, 2023 — WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING, TORQUE SUSPENSION STOPPED WORKING AND THE VEHICLE WENT INTO MANUAL MODE...

#11483446 — September 8, 2022 — Driving in the highway, the back shock absorber felt down crashing against the back right tire.

#11390515 — January 28, 2021 — TOOK VEHICLE INTO FORD DEALER FOR SERVICE ON FRONT WHEEL, YESTERDAY 1/ 27/ 2021, WHICH IS UNRELATED. SERVICEMAN TOLD...

Recent Complaints for the 2008 FORD ESCAPE

#11718770 — STEERING — February 18, 2026 — The power steering started going out at low speeds and eventually just stopped working. The car keeps saying power st...

#11715565 — STEERING — February 4, 2026 — Forscan showing torque sensor malfunction, the same issue that was recalled in 2014. Causing loss of power steering

#11714175 — STEERING — January 29, 2026 — The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the steer...

#11713467 — STEERING — January 26, 2026 — The electronic power steering stopped working and it is almost impossible to move or turn the car. Dashboard shows f...

#11713147 — STEERING — January 24, 2026 — Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering – Electric Power Steering Assist Recall Involved: 14S05 / N...