2007 Ford Escape Hybrid - Power Steering Loss (Codes in Details)

Where you able to figure out the problem? I'm dealing with the exact same thing on my 2007 Ford escape hybrid. Does the battery in the back have anything to do with it? Because I'm pretty sure the one on my is dead. So I was thinking maybe if the power steering motor is pulling power from the battery in the back that could be the issue. Let me know what information you have gathered and I'll keep you posted on what I find as well.

No solution on this end yet, GuruBZR6P. How about yourself? The mechanics suggestion was to replace the rack & pinion assembly (from what I've heard and read, the electric power box on the assembly can overheat and burnout...and you have to replace the entire thing, not just power box). There is hesitation to replace this part as it is expensive. I've read many forum posts from people with the same vehicle and issue. This replacement has solved the problem for some. However, for many, after $1500-ish for the replacement, the problem persisted immediately or soon after replacement. Several people have found that simply replacing the Power Steering Control Module was their solution (I can supply you with user instructions if you want it). I've also read that it's a power issue... as in the battery isn't strong enough to push the correct amount of voltage to the PSCM. I can't recall if the issue would be the under hood 12 Volt batter or under hood power inverter or in cabin cargo area (under the mat) High Voltage battery. You mentioned that you think your battery in the back is dead. I believe that is your High Voltage battery. If it's "completely" dead then that would mean that your vehicle is NOT kicking over to the gas engine once you hit about 25MPH. If that's the case then you can try to Jump Start the High Voltage battery. You can do this by pushing a button. On the passenger side just to the left of where your legs would be there is an access panel where there are fuses as well as a button to recharge the High Voltage battery (it will charge by getting power from your under hood 12 volt battery...so if that is dead then it won't work, I don't think). You press the button and wait 8 minutes and then try to start the vehicle and see if it kicks over into gas engine.

On my 2007 hybrid the same thing occured and i found that if you wiggle the small plug on the steering module the power steering will reactivate. I feel the pigtail is defectively manufactured. You can reach it through the engine compartment with the engine cool. Sometimes it takes a few wiggles. I replaced the steering module which takes about an hour. The repair only lasted a month. Then i moved the wires and the steering worked for a while again

I have the same issue on my 2007 hybrid and local repair shop was clueless. He thought the power steering control module was the main computer and wanted to just change the rack and pinion unit. 2007FEH did you ever solve your problem?

I just bought a 2007 ford escape hybrid fixed the tie rod ends in front and went to pull out to see how it drives and my power steering quit working anyone have the same issue

I've just had the same problem with mine - also a 2007. Has 154,000 miles on it. Power steering failed as I was backing out of a parking spot. Got the same C2792 = Power Steering Motor code. Midas ran a level 2 diagnostic on it and said I need a new steering control module. Quoted me $699 for the remanufactured part. Ford has a recall on power steering assists for 2008-2011 Escapes (they said mine wasn't covered).

Find a used control module. Install it. Problem solved.