Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-29 | 15V606000 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 57 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the powertrain malfunction warning light and the ABS warni… |
| 2026-03-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering); … |
| 2026-03-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Check engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak |
| 2026-03-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering torque sensor went out. It was recalled, the repair was made, but the part is failing again. It is c… |
| 2026-02-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering started going out at low speeds and eventually just stopped working. The car keeps saying power stee… |
| 2026-01-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | The electronic power steering stopped working and it is almost impossible to move or turn the car. Dashboard shows fau… |
| 2026-01-24 | STEERING | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape VIN: [XXX] Component: Steering – Electric Power Steering Assist Recall Involved: 14S05 / NHT… |
| 2026-01-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | Forscan showing torque sensor malfunction, the same issue that was recalled in 2014. Causing loss of power steering |
| 2025-12-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | Manufacturer failed to respond to certified written request for recall coverage determination. |
| 2025-12-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a light and attempting to make a turn, th… |
| 2025-11-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | POWER ASSIST STEERING FAILURE light appears on dash board The power steering went out |
| 2025-11-13 | STEERING | No | 0 | Please see uploaded documents. One is a letter to Ford, and Damerow Ford. The other is receipts for sending certified m… |
| 2025-09-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The gear shift bushing failed . I was lucky . Drive into driveway on a hill. Went to shift to park and the lever starte… |
| 2025-08-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic powe… |
| 2025-07-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering in my '08 Ford Escape has intermitten issues, and does not engage sometimes (especially when startin… |
| 2025-07-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Hazard flashers turn on by themselves any rime night or day even while driving. Transmission oil cooler leaks. Transmi… |
| 2025-07-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving, steering column locked up and could not turn - nearly causing crash. Steering column is not key locked, … |
| 2025-06-25 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | No | 1 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon arriving to her destination and pulling into a parkin… |
| 2025-06-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | It has the no power steering problem just like the other vehicles of the same model and year. |
| 2025-06-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the… |
| 2025-04-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power Steering fail. Went to a doctor's appointment, when leaving I start backing up to leave the parking spot and the … |
| 2025-03-14 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | In rainy conditions, executed a hard stop activating the ABS. After successfully activating, the brakes go almost to t… |
| 2025-03-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle lost pow… |
| 2025-03-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering failed, turning my steering wheel all the way to the left with excessive force. A safety recall exi… |
| 2025-02-11 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering wheel began to shake while parked. The wrench light came on and the steering wheel became stiff while driv… |
| 2025-02-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle became diffi… |
| 2025-02-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 40 MPH, the steering wheel becam… |
| 2025-01-30 | STEERING | No | 0 | My power steering goes out. I have to turn my car off, let it sit and turn it back on. Then I have power steering but t… |
| 2025-01-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | So the wheel is very hard to drive and turn. I took it to the dealer tom wood ford in indianapolis indiana and i let th… |
| 2025-01-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at undisclosed speeds, the stee… |
| 2025-01-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that occasionally, while driving at various speeds, the steerin… |
| 2025-01-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering goes out. There is not warning light. The vehicle has been to several mechanic shops. They are able … |
| 2025-01-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While the person was driving the wheel suddenly became stiff and very difficult to turn but luckily was in his neighbor… |
| 2024-12-05 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle became difficul… |
| 2024-12-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering assist has gone out but I don't understand why it is not included in it |
| 2024-11-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The vehicle frequently shuts down with a stop safely now light displaying on the dash. Gives maybe a 5-10 second warnin… |
| 2024-10-03 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality and excessiv… |
| 2024-09-09 | STEERING | No | 0 | MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVE TO COLLEGE AND STOPPED FOR GAS. SHE CALLED ME SAYING THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. BUT SHE … |
| 2024-08-17 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the mes… |
| 2024-07-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | Driving and lost power steering. Replaced torque sensor within the steering column, but power steering is still a no go. |
| 2024-07-12 | STEERING | No | 0 | The power steering while driving goes out and trys locking |
| 2024-06-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | driving down the road and out of nowhere all the dash light come on, the speedometer and rpm all go to zero. I am able … |
| 2024-04-15 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for a tire rotation, and the… |
| 2024-04-15 | TIRES | No | 0 | Tire size: P235/70 R16 Since April, 2024 this tire started inflated every week. After 2-3 weeks trial I decided to tak… |
| 2024-04-12 | TIRES | No | 0 | Tire Size: P235/70R16 104T In the first week of April, 2024, the rear passenger side tire was showing low air. I took i… |
| 2024-04-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My car was scheduled for the mechanic for ABS brake issues on April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024 I was driving on the high… |
| 2024-03-31 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | ABS brake light goes on and off and regen system disabled appeared. Brake pedal goes between being spongy and going to … |
| 2024-03-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | The torque sensor in my steering wheel is malfunctioning. My steering wheel vibrates and shakes while I’m driving and w… |
| 2024-02-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while making a turn from a complete stop, the vehicle lost powe… |
| 2024-01-27 | STEERING | No | 0 | Power steering was lost randomly during driving. Before completely going out the steering wheel starting vibrating unco… |