2008 FORD ESCAPE Structureframe And Members Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureframe And Members Issues in the 2008 FORD ESCAPE
3 structureframe and members 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
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structureframe And Members Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for a tire rotation, and the contact was informed that the subframe was rusted. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection at the same local independent mechanic during another routine tire rotation, it was noticed that the failure had worsened. The local dealer was contacted; however, the contact was advised that rust was a category that was not inspected or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear-end started swaying to the left and the right. The vehicle was bouncing while driving over potholes or imperfections on the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle was also making a rattling sound while driving. The contact stated there was no warning lights illuminated. The contact drove to her destination and after stopping and inspecting the vehicle, she observed that there were large gaps inside the passenger’s side wheel well. The contact stated that the passenger’s side shock absorber had penetrated the trunk. Additionally, the front driver’s and passenger’s side control arms and subframe members were severely corroded. The contact observed that the frame was rusted on the driver’s and passenger’s side rear wheel wells. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the...
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the front frame detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was unaware the diagnosis however, the frame was replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact noticed the frame was slowly detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that underneath the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
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
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