12/19/2023 0 Comments Problems with 2010 ford escape![]() At the next intersection, midway through the right turn, it failed again and the 'Power Steering Assist Fault' message flashed on the dash and then disappeared again. As soon as the wheels straightened out again, steering returned to normal. I was able to get the vehicle to complete the turn before the oncoming traffic arrived at the intersection. I was making a left turn across traffic taking the kids to school when, without warning, the vehicle stopped turning, made a weird noise and seemed to decrease power. This should be covered under the same recall as almost a million other Ford Escape SUVs were with EPAS power steering failures. ![]() I know he will only replace what needs to be replaced. I may just pay for the cost of labor so far at the Ford dealership and make them put what they've taken apart back together as is and have my ace mechanic next door neighbor fix it. He is going with me on Monday to the Ford dealership and we will decide what to do after a consult with the service manager. My neighbor is a retired ace auto mechanic and still fixes cars all the time at his home. Supposedly this problem is difficult to diagnose even with diagnostic codes and diagnostic equipment. ![]() I talked to the service manager on Friday (yesterday) They aren't even sure the problem is the torque sensor 800+ dollars and are trying to tell me it might need a new steering package at more like 1300+ dollars. That might arrive on Monday (2 days from today). The vehicle is at the Ford dealership right now and they are having to ship a torque sensor from Tennessee to Stuart, Florida because they don't have any of these torque sensor replacement parts anywhere in Florida. ![]()
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