SuspensionPart report

2008 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

Complaints: 31about this part
Share: 2%of 1,974 total for the year
Median mileage: 129,000miles
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Ford Escape, 2% of the 1,974 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Suspension axle transmission front end while in motion loud clank metal sound. Took to shop and was told drive it until it dies. Too expensive to repair entirerepair of from axel suspension and transmission. I still have 15 months on my loan. No excessive driving and no hard use.”

NHTSA complaint #11280249, filed 2019-11, 147,550 miles

“After pulling out of my garage I heard a loud banging noise. I pulled over and checked the area behind and above the right rear tire and saw that the shock and necessary attachments were completely rusted away from the frame.”

NHTSA complaint #11185752, filed 2019-03, 122,000 miles

“I have problems with the bearings. I go slow and turn. The same side continues to need repair I have repaired it 3 times in 3 years and now it is messing up again. I have been to 2 different mechanics and they both said the same thing (that the bearings go out on these cars often ) I think the car my be too heavy for the wheel system they chose not sure but it starts to pull my steering wheel to that side and I have had 2 alignments because of this issue help!”

NHTSA complaint #10598420, filed 2014-06, 190,000 miles

“The rear inner fender rusted out and the rear strut broke through its mounting bracket while I was driving on a state highway and the vehicle is now unstable and dangerous to drive. Thankfully I was able to keep relative control of the vehicle and make it home safely. Upon doing a simple google search, this is a known issue with vehicles sold in the bother united states and canada as stated on numerous websites and forums. Unfortunately this is my primary mode of transportation and I travel 120-125 miles per day round trip to work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11124660, filed 2018-09, 150,000 miles

“1/22/13-started my vehicle up at 8am and the power steering would not engage, thinking is was due to cold, I stopped the vehicle and restarted the vehicle up, power assist engage and I drove the vehicle approx 1/4mile when I attempted to make a left turn the power assist failed and nearly collided my vehicle onto oncoming traffic due to steering failure; I immediately drove home and parked the vehicle. On 1/23/13 I drove the vehicle very carefully to a nearby Ford dealership (approx 2 miles from home). …”

NHTSA complaint #10494602, filed 2013-01, 72,900 miles

Suspension: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2022	5	2%
2021	7	2%
2020	9	1%
2019	3	1%
2018	11	1%
2017	8	0%
2016	7	1%
2015	13	1%
2014	18	1%
2013	27	1%
2012	12	2%
2011	32	2%
2010	34	2%
2009	19	1%
2008	31	2%
2007	19	7%
2006	65	14%
2005	459	33%
2004	154	31%
2003	90	16%
2002	80	8%
2001	42	4%

Other parts of the 2008 Ford Escape

Steering
1,127 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
329 complaints Vehicle speed control
175 complaints Brakes
140 complaints Electrical system
136 complaints Engine
83 complaints Fuel system
60 complaints Other or unknown
60 complaints Body and structure
41 complaints Engine cooling
38 complaints Electronic stability control
36 complaints Air 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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