2008 FORD ESCAPE Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Issues in the 2008 FORD ESCAPE

2 structurebodyhatchbackliftgate complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Complaints

#10360225 | October 13, 2010

I PRESSED THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON MY KEY TO OPEN THE REAR WINDOW HATCH, THEN PUT MY GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE. MY SON THEN PUT HIS HAND UP TO CLOSE THE WINDOW DOWN AND THE ENTIRE GLASS JUST EXPLODED, CUTTING US BOTH. WE BOTH IMMEDIATELY FREAKED OUT THINKING SOMEONE MUST HAVE SHOT AT US. I CALLED THE POLICE AND WENT BACK INTO THE GROCERY STORE TO GET THE STORE MANAGER. GLASS SPREAD OVER 4 PARKING SPACES AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT SERIOUSLY. THE RIGHT REAR LIFTGATE STRUT HAD BLEW OFF DENTING MY VEHICLE AND SHATTERING THE GLASS INTO MORE THAN A THOUSAND PIECES, THEN LANDING ON THE GROUND SEVERAL FEET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. *TR

#10331463 | May 20, 2010

WHATEVER CAUSES THE BACK HATCH TO STAY IN THE OPEN POSITION WHILE LOADING OR UNLOADING STUFF IN THE BACK OF THE 2008 ESCAPE FAILED IN MY CAR. I WAS PUTTING GROCERIES IN THE BACK OF MY ESCAPE WHEN THE HYDRAULIC OR WHATEVER DIED AND THE WHOLE [XXX] BACK HOOD FELL TO THE CLOSED POSITION WITH ME STANDING UNDER IT. I BARELY HAD THE STRENGTH TO LIFT IT ENOUGH TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. THEN THE WEIGHT OF IT SLAMMED SHUT AGAIN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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 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 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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