2008 Model Year

Ford Escape

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
2,409
Recalls
2
Crashes
72
Severe
116

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

15V606000 Sep 2015

Other

No consequence data available

14V526000 Sep 2014

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Steering
Apr 2026

Forscan showing torque sensor malfunction, the same issue that was recalled in 2014. Causing loss of power steering

Steering
Feb 2026

The power steering started going out at low speeds and eventually just stopped working. The car keeps saying power steering assist fault. The power st...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

Check engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak

Steering
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to tur...

Steering
Jan 2026

The electronic power steering stopped working and it is almost impossible to move or turn the car. Dashboard shows fault. This is a Ford Escape Hybri...

Steering
Jan 2026

Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering – Electric Power Steering Assist Recall Involved: 14S05 / NHTSA 14V-284000 Description of th...

Steering
Dec 2025

Manufacturer failed to respond to certified mail requesting recall coverage determination. All official Ford customer service and executive escalation...

Steering
Dec 2025

Manufacturer failed to respond to certified written request for recall coverage determination.

Steering
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became stiff and dif...

Steering
Dec 2025

The steering wheel began to shake while parked. The wrench light came on and the steering wheel became stiff while driving. After researching it is ap...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2008 Ford Escape has 2409 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 72 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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