2008 FORD ESCAPE Structure Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2008 FORD ESCAPE

4 structure 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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Injuries

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All Structure Complaints

#11234457 | July 24, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO KEAST AUTO CENTER (2101 23RD ST, HARLAN, IA 51537 (800) 234-4927) AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND STATED THE SAME INFORMATION AS THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THIS PARTICULAR YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V165000 (STRUCTURE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. *BF *TR

#10473807 | September 4, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ABNORMAL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 10/10/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE AC WAS ON, THERE WERE FUMES EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE AND COMING INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE TIRES WERE BAD AND THE FRAME WAS BENT. UPDATED 10/17/12

#10261822 | March 14, 2009

MY WIFE WAS STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL WHILE TRAVELING UP AN ON RAMP, THE GAS PEDAL BROKE OFF, SHE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE RODE AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

#10225589 | April 24, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A LARGE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUN LIGHT, WHICH TEMPORARILY IMPAIRS HIS VISIBILITY. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FAILURE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REFERRED HIM BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,658. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR WOULD GRIND WHEN THE CONSUMER ROLLED IT OR DOWN. UPDATED 06/02/08

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 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 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

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