2008 Ford Escape Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,974 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Ford Escape, 0% of the 1,974 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This problem started about 2013 my car ignition was not starting the car I have to press in then turn so that my car can start this was getting so aggravating so I took it to a shop and they switched out the ignition switch and that did not last long. I am now dealing with this issue again and it is expensive. I am so tired of my car not starting when I turn the key. I had to get my car towed because of it and I sometimes get stuck after shopping or at work and I have to keep turning the key until it start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10712983, filed 2015-04, 1,575 miles“Tccf transmission cooler condenser failure- july 16,2008 repaired; -leaking -slipping on shifting-had very little transmission oil on dip stick when repaired at dealership under the 36,000 limited warranty--after 4 days july 20, 2008 wife was rear ended by a dwi traveling at estimated more than 75 to 80 MPH(my wife traveling on a state highway at normal regulated speed of 50 MPH) -damages of over $13,500 to our car-all shop and repairs done by Ford dealership , our only shop and service place for this Escape 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314636, filed 2010-02, 21,000 miles“About 2 months after I purchased my Escape, the tire pressure monitor light came on and the message center said tire pressure monitor fault . At the same time the door ajar light and brake lights came on. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find a thing wrong with it. It happened again, this time the volume on the stereo automatically goes down when I get the tire pressure message along with the air conditioner blowing hot air. It just got worse. I took it to the dealer this time and they kept my car for 3 weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209011, filed 2007-11, 5,000 miles“Power steering works intermittently steering wheel has a slight twitch most definitely a safety hazard when it just randomly stops seems to be a common issue among Ford escapes.”
NHTSA complaint #10566053, filed 2014-02, 141,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. Whenever the contact attempted to accelerate at any speed, she noticed that the vehicle would jerk and jump between gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the air conditioning condenser hose was causing the transmission fluid to leak. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed transmission fluid leaking on her driveway whenever the vehicle was parked. The current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 42,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10279897, filed 2009-08, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the…
- 10137113Mar 30, 2018Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features…
- 10140323Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless)…
- 10056710Aug 28, 2014Mercury/ford: in one or more speed settings, electronic manual temperature control (emtc) a/c system is warm and/or lack blower motor operation in settings due to damaged blower…
- 10057723Jul 1, 2014Ford: a job aid was developed and now available for the ptu internal or external fluid leakage for all wheel drive vehicles.
- 10032234Oct 1, 2007Ford: some multiples vehicles replacements may require revised as built data. The new level sjb service part introduced between 10/07 and 02/08 will require entry of as built data.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 0% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 21 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Ford Escape
1,127 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
329 complaintsVehicle speed control
175 complaintsBrakes
140 complaintsElectrical system
136 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsFuel system
60 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsAir bags
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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