CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Ford Escape has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,974 complaints with NHTSA, including 59 crashes, 6 fires, 44 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (1,133 reports).
2008 Ford Escape recalls
Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away
On certain 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles with a remanufactured CD4E transmission installed, the bolt securing the manual shift lever may not be properly tightened.
Most common 2008 Ford Escape problems
Problem areas named in the 1,974 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1,133 |
| Power Train | 335 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 177 |
| Electrical System | 138 |
| Service Brakes | 120 |
| Engine | 83 |
| Unknown Or Other | 55 |
| Structure | 42 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 38 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 36 |
What owners report
Electronic power steering went out a couple times on me .
Was driving on highway at 55 when the wrench warning light came on drove car to residence and turned it off, when car was cranked again it had no power steering. Vin number was not included in recall on same issue. Has not been fixed.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle and driving from a parking lot at 5 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the transmission skipped second and forth gear, and remained in third gear. The vehicle hesitated and stalled. An Independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed a bolt failure and that the transmission bands needed to be replaced. The transmission band was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manu
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH on the highway, the steering wheel seized. The failure was intermittent. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred while reversing out of the driveway. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,548
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the powertrain malfunction warning light and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The driver was able to pull over, the battery was disconnected and reconnected, and the contact was able to continue driving. The brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard when the ABS light was illuminated. While reversing, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the repairs would be at the owner's expense. Another local dealer, Bob Davidson Ford Lincoln, located at 1845 E Joppa Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234, was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was c
2008 Ford Escape questions
Does the 2008 Ford Escape have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford Escape: Shifter May Disconnect, Allowing Car to Roll Away; Hybrid Propulsion System; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Escape?
Based on 1,974 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1,133), Power Train (335), Vehicle Speed Control (177).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Ford Escape has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.