2008 FORD ESCAPE Equipment Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Equipment Issues in the 2008 FORD ESCAPE
2 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Equipment Complaints
TCCF TRANSMISSION COOLER CONDENSER FAILURE- JULY 16,2008 REPAIRED; -LEAKING -SLIPPING ON SHIFTING-HAD VERY LITTLE TRANSMISSION OIL ON DIP STICK WHEN REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP UNDER THE 36,000 LIMITED WARRANTY--AFTER 4 DAYS JULY 20, 2008 WIFE WAS REAR ENDED BY A DWI TRAVELING AT ESTIMATED MORE THAN 75 TO 80 MPH(MY WIFE TRAVELING ON A STATE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL REGULATED SPEED OF 50 MPH) -DAMAGES OF OVER $13,500 TO OUR CAR-ALL SHOP AND REPAIRS DONE BY FORD DEALERSHIP , OUR ONLY SHOP AND SERVICE PLACE FOR THIS ESCAPE 2008. ON FEBRUARY 9, 2010(AT 21,000 MILES LATER THE 2ND TCCF-LEAKING FLUID SEEN IN SNOW-DEALERSHIP AFTER CONTACT WITH FORD.COM REPLACED AND REPAIRED UNDER GOOD WILL CUSTOMER PLAN OF THE DEALERSHIP. THEY ALSO REPLACED ON OUR COMPLAINT OF A "CLACKING" TYPE NOISE , A STEERING RIGHT FRONT ASSEMBLY AT NO COST TO US) THERE EVIDENTLY A TSB ON IT. IN ADDITION WE HAVE A HEATING-COOLING...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD SEE THE CLAMPS WHEN HE INSPECTED THE BRAKE RESERVOIR. HE BELIEVES THAT THE CLAMPS WERE DESIGNED TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
Other 2008 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Steering
1,104 complaints
Power Train
221 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
168 complaints
Electrical System
126 complaints
Service Brakes
120 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
107 complaints
Engine
82 complaints
Unknown Or Other
55 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
36 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
35 complaints
Suspension
30 complaints
Air Bags
28 complaints
Structurebody
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
24 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
20 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Visibility
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
12 complaints
Steeringcolumn
12 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
8 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
7 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Visibilitywiper
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Traction Control System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Hybrid Propulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Tiresvalve
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Control Module
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint