2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 115,871 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering column” (20% of reports).
- 110steering complaints
- 115,871median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,800typical repair cost reported by owners
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 22 of 110 complaints (20%)
- Torque sensor: mentioned in 10 of 110 complaints (9%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 9 of 110 complaints (8%)
- Electric power: mentioned in 8 of 110 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid at $1,800, and half of them between $1,500 and $2,300.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Ford Escape Hybrid steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 13% | 28,611 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 14 | 38% | 84,763 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 18 | 31% | 125,006 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 70 | 46% | 105,000 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 110 | 25% | 115,871 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 10% | 136,000 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 11% | 108,500 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 12% | 59,632 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became stiff and made a hard right and the vehicle jumped the curb. The brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn with the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. The contact stated while starting the vehicle later that day, the power steering was no longer functional, and the message was displayed. The dealer was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Ford Escape Hybrids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about steering for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid (25% of the 443 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 115,871 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,800 (half paid between $1,500 and $2,300), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 22 of 110 complaints, followed by “torque sensor” (10).
Other 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
- Service Brakes problems (129)
- Engine problems (74)
- Electrical System problems (64)
See all 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid problems or steering problems across all Escape Hybrid years.