2008 Ford Escape Suspension Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 4 records
- wheel well · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Suspension axle transmission front end while in motion loud clank metal sound. Took to shop and was told drive it until it dies. Too expensive to repair entirerepair of from axel suspension and transmission. I still have 15 months on my loan. No excessive driving and no hard use.
ODI 11280249
Engine · Suspension
Just driving and all of a sudden loud metal noise. Then intermittent metal scraping sound. Took it to the shop and they said it's an axel and transmission problem. It will cost more to repair than the car is worth. I still owe 2 years of payments. Terrible absolutely terrible. On a city street coming to a stop at a light traveling approximately 25mph. No accident or anything just driving slow coming to a stop.
ODI 11278828
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
Power steering quit working lost it on the highway while driving, passenger's front window has lost power. Lost it while driving
ODI 11252712
Body · Suspension
After pulling out of my garage i heard a loud banging noise. I pulled over and checked the area behind and above the right rear tire and saw that the shock and necessary attachments were completely rusted away from the frame.
ODI 11185752
Body · Suspension
Right rear wheel well rusted out and tower holding the shock in place is completely rusted out
ODI 11185685
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the contact was driving over railroad tracks, the shock bracket on the rear driver side wheel detached from the frame. The dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000. *tt*jb
ODI 11157230
Suspension
Rear passenger strut mount rusted thru. Strut only fastened by lower portion. Can see interior of vehicle in hole from outside wheel well.
ODI 11170402
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The rear inner fender rusted out and the rear strut broke through its mounting bracket while i was driving on a state highway and the vehicle is now unstable and dangerous to drive. Thankfully i was able to keep relative control of the vehicle and make it home safely. Upon doing a simple google search, this is a known issue with vehicles sold in the bother united states and canada as stated on numerous websites and…
ODI 11124660
Suspension
The shock tower rusted through and caused the shock to puncture the interior trim of the vehicle. It happened while driving on a city street. It was taken to muffler man g3455 corunna rd flint, mi 48532; they couldn't repair it. Returned it to dave knapp used cars 1949 n lapeer rd lapeer, mi 48446 ph. [redacted] where it was purchased. Because of the 10 year rust warranty dave contacted the ford dealership which…
ODI 11078300
Body · Suspension
Extreme undercarriage / wheel well erosion. The shocks have pushed up into the interior of the vehicle as they are not mounted to anything other than the body. Trunk matt is exposed through wheel well. Suspension is disengaging from the body.
ODI 11022300
Suspension · Wheels
While driving it seems like the front suspension or wheels sound like they are going to fall off. It sounds unstable especially when turning.
ODI 11000010
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Power steering went out after having truck for only 6 months. I have to get suspension problems fixed every other month. And the muffler every other month.
ODI 11143980
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
In 2016 november my gas pedal stuck to the floor and i freaked out and ran into my neighbors garage and i had 10 fired fighters and sherriff look at my turned off escape and the accelerated pedel was completely sitting on the floor of the vehicle and it also was towed to ford and said the accelerator pedal link was completely broke and it was not covered under insurance for they said this is a manufacture issue and…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10986262
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have power steering problems. I had suspension problems since i bought it. The truck ignition went out on 10/31/17.
ODI 11045303
Power Train · Suspension
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. NO 2ND OR 4TH. *TR
ODI 10669919
Service Brakes · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the abs and the traction control warning lights illuminated intermittently. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the driver and passenger side axle and axle assembly…
ODI 10660143
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Serious vibration, lot of cracking noise, steering wheel locking up, have to adjust steering wheel to start vehicle. *tr
ODI 10563614
Steering · Suspension
1/22/13-started my vehicle up at 8am and the power steering would not engage, thinking is was due to cold, i stopped the vehicle and restarted the vehicle up, power assist engage and i drove the vehicle approx 1/4mile when i attempted to make a left turn the power assist failed and nearly collided my vehicle onto oncoming traffic due to steering failure; i immediately drove home and parked the vehicle. On 1/23/13 i…
ODI 10494602
Suspension
I have problems with the bearings. I go slow and turn. The same side continues to need repair i have repaired it 3 times in 3 years and now it is messing up again. I have been to 2 different mechanics and they both said the same thing (that the bearings go out on these cars often ) i think the car my be too heavy for the wheel system they chose not sure but it starts to pull my steering wheel to that side and i have…
ODI 10598420
Suspension
Traveling about 35-40 mph. The left rear lower control arm broke in half. As a result of this failure the car jerked hard to the left than back to the right and then rolled over on to the drivers side and rested there with the side curtain air bags deployed. I have contacted the local dealer. The dealer backed off this immediately and said to contact ford directly. I contacted ford via the corporate web site 4 times…
Crash reported
ODI 10430722
Suspension
When standing at the rear of the vehicle it has a noticeable lean to the drivers' side (both front and rear) of almost 1/2 inch. There have been no modifications done, tires are all the same size and properly inflated and it doesn't matter if the tank is full or empty. Dealer acknowledges the problem but is unwilling to pursue it. *tr
ODI 10258431
Suspension
Recently bought a dealer certified used 2008 ford escape with 21,800 miles. Immediately noticed extremely annoying noise coming from rear tires at higher speeds. Took into dealer and was advised that it is from excessive wear on the inside of rear tire(s), though at first glance the tires appear to be in good shape with quite a bit of "good tread" left on them. They said that there could be a few factors that…
ODI 10240134
Suspension · Tires · Wheels
I have been having an ongoing problem with my 2008 ford escape. I have read online of many complaints as well with the same problem. I have a really loud sound like i am driving an airplane and it is coming from the tires. I have rotated, aligned, and balanced my tires and the noise is still there. The tires have also started to cup. I was told by brake check that i had bad shocks, but i did a few tests to be sure…
ODI 10335611
Suspension · Tires · Tread/Belt
First of all, i cannot say with any certainty weather the issue is with the automobile or the factory original tires. I can only suspect it is with the automobile based on 30 years of experience of owning and operating automobiles. 1. Excessively loud noise from the factory original tires. 2. After 19,000 miles all 4 factory original tires are wearing down on the inside of the tread only. 3. I was offered a new set…
ODI 10231886