2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.

Most common 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 443 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	129
Steering	111
Engine	74
Electrical System	64
Power Train	43
Engine And Engine Cooling	40
Vehicle Speed Control	25
Fuel/Propulsion System	21
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	20
Unknown Or Other	13

What owners report

2026-07-13, Engine
While driving over 60 MPH the car will begin to say the engine is hot and sometimes without warning going to stop safely now however when you open the hood nothing is hot to touch and there's an extreme amount of coolant gone from the engine coolant tank have replaced coolant tank itself still having issue begin happening in March and is still continuing

2025-03-04, Steering
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 on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to steer correctly, and the steering wheel needed to be held with added force. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the torque sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer

2024-12-18, Steering
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 failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

2024-02-21, Steering
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 not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

2023-11-27, Steering
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between gears, and there was a significant delay while shifting into third gear. Additionally, the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel while driving, the vehicle failed to respond immediately and responded with a significant delay. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently while driving. The contact related the failures to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V284000 (Steering) and 15V606000 (Power Train). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diag

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid questions

Does the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?

Based on 443 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (129), Steering (111), Engine (74).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has been fixed?

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