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2008 Ford Escape Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2008 Ford Escape has 5 recalls, 2410 complaints.

5

Recalls

2410

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

15E045000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to...

14V526000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 20...

15V606000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September...

14V284000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through Sep...

10E043000

EQUIPMENT

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2008 Ford Escape 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release)

Top Complaint Categories

STEERING
1086
POWER TRAIN
247
SERVICE BRAKES
204
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
105
ENGINE
54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
52
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
41
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
34

Problems by Component

Steering1231Powertrain315Brakes248Speed Control138Engine131Electrical102Other83Structure31Visibility29Fuel System25Airbags25Tires22Suspension22Seat Belts3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 2, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCheck engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak
Mar 1, 2026STEERINGThe power steering torque sensor went out. It was recalled, the repair was made, but the part is fai...
Feb 11, 2026STEERINGThe power steering started going out at low speeds and eventually just stopped working. The car keep...
Jan 26, 2026STEERINGThe electronic power steering stopped working and it is almost impossible to move or turn the car. ...
Jan 24, 2026STEERINGVehicle: 2008 Ford Escape VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering – Electric Power Steering Assist Recall In...
Jan 16, 2026STEERINGForscan showing torque sensor malfunction, the same issue that was recalled in 2014. Causing loss of...
Dec 26, 2025STEERINGManufacturer failed to respond to certified written request for recall coverage determination.
Dec 1, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a light and attempting...
Nov 30, 2025STEERINGPOWER ASSIST STEERING FAILURE light appears on dash board The power steering went out
Nov 13, 2025STEERINGPlease see uploaded documents. One is a letter to Ford, and Damerow Ford. The other is receipts for ...
Sep 19, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe gear shift bushing failed . I was lucky . Drive into driveway on a hill. Went to shift to park a...
Aug 25, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Jul 30, 2025STEERINGThe power steering in my '08 Ford Escape has intermitten issues, and does not engage sometimes (espe...
Jul 28, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHazard flashers turn on by themselves any rime night or day even while driving. Transmission oil co...
Jul 14, 2025STEERINGWhile driving, steering column locked up and could not turn - nearly causing crash. Steering column ...
Jun 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination and pu...
Jun 1, 2025STEERING,AIR BAGS,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at v...
Jun 1, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIt has the no power steering problem just like the other vehicles of the same model and year.
Apr 28, 2025STEERINGPower Steering fail. Went to a doctor's appointment, when leaving I start backing up to leave the pa...
Mar 14, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and making a turn, t...