2008 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,974 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,427miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Ford Escape, 1% of the 1,974 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,427 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“August 2014 took my 2008 Ford Escape into local Ford dealer for recall notice recall 14s05 - power steering assist fault issue with torque sensor replacement - lindquist Ford dealership just upgraded a program into my Escape for abt 20-30mins, didn't check any parts for replacement, told me no parts were replaced there was no warning light so they didn't physically take the time to look. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837528, filed 2016-02, 131,000 miles“I pulled into a parking space at around 5-10 MPH, hit the brakes and the accelerator pedal stuck. The car took of at around 40-50mph jumped a fence and crashed into a ravine, hitting a big tree. I was pinned in the automobile hit my head and injured my leg. I was taken to the emergency room where I suffered a spinal cord injury and a huge hematoma on my left leg.”
NHTSA complaint #10519404, filed 2013-06, 80,903 miles“The front wheel hub started giving me problems around 10 three 2018. Then on 12 20 2018 the hood came undone and smashed my windshield. Ever since I've had the vehicle since 2015 it had power assist problems in the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11163242, filed 2018-12, 13,360 miles“I was driving my vehicle when all of sudden my power steering completely went out on me causing my driver side front ball joint to bust along with I dont know what else & almost wreck my vehicle. Good thing I was near a parking lot that I could get my vehicle into enough to get my vehicle off the main road so I was not hit & involved in an accident. I bought vehicle used in april of 2016 & do not know what was done n what was not. My power steering went out abt a month ago & it has been sitting undrivable since then. …”
NHTSA complaint #11001485, filed 2017-06, 150,000 miles“I purchased a 2008 Ford Escape limited edition for my son in college, first, there were problems with the tires which sounded like the tires were going to explode. The noise was so loud and took it to my local dealership and they did nothing. I had the vehicle for approximately six months. The second issue pertained to the steering/suspension and that cost me $900. The dealership constantly states, just keep your receipts. Today, I contacted sheehy Ford in springfield va regarding the new problem which is the throttle. The vehicle lost power and he could not shift the vehicle at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733831, filed 2015-07, 42,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 20 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 | 76 | 3% |
| 2016 | 32 | 3% |
| 2015 | 25 | 2% |
| 2014 | 46 | 2% |
| 2013 | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 98 | 7% |
| 2004 | 34 | 7% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology