Is there a recall on Ford Escape power steering?

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.

Does Ford Escape have any recalls?

Owners can get a free fix at a Ford dealership. Ford is recalling over 345,000 Escape SUVs from the 2020-2022 model years and Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2021-2022 model years to fix an oil leak that might cause a fire. Only vehicles equipped with 1.5-liter engines are included in the recall.

How do you know if your electric power steering is bad?

Top 4 Signs of Power Steering Failure

  1. Whining Noise When You Turn the Wheel.
  2. Slow Responding or Stiff Steering Wheel.
  3. Squealing Noise Upon Starting Your Vehicle.
  4. Reddish Puddle Underneath Your Car.

How do you troubleshoot the steering system?

Possible causes:

  1. No fluid in the power steering reservoir: Fill.
  2. You have a bad power steering pump: Repair or.
  3. The power steering drive belt is broken: Replace.
  4. The fluid in the system is contaminated: Flush.
  5. You have a steering linkage problem: Repair or.
  6. There is a leak in the power steering lines:

Why is my steering wheel hard to turn but has power steering fluid?

The most common cause of a stiff steering wheel is when you are running low on power steering fluid in your system. Often, this happens when there is a leak in the system from the pressurized hose area. Most of the time, it is due to a cracked or loose hose causing the fluid to leak out.

How can I tell if my rack and pinion is bad?

When the Rack and Pinion Fails. There are a few ways you can tell if your steering gear is failing, such as excess noise, movement, effort or leaks. When you’re turning the steering wheel and it seems to be looser or tighter than the rest of the rack, you could have a flat spot or notch in the steering.