2008 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 106
- 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 106 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 45 records
- steering wheel · 28 records
- ignition switch · 18 records
- steering column · 9 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- lost power · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Today is 10/1/2019. I dropped my kids off at school came home and my neighbor son had missed the bus. I was on my way to take him to school when after i started my car my steering wheel wouldn't turn. First i thought i had done something wrong so i parked it and tried to reverse and turn the wheel again same thing happened. My electric steering wheel has gone out or is no longer working there was a recall before i…
ODI 11265438
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
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
While driving from midland texas to el paso texas on the way back my car started to slow down, on the instrument cluster it stated safely stop this will be the 2nd time this has happened to me i was informed that it can be the mec pump but when calling ford and putting it in my vin number it doesn't show that my vehicle is one of the ones that particular has a recall on, it is also having steering issues parts have…
ODI 11246495
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
We have been having electrical surges in our 2008 ford escape xls. The surges are becoming more frequent. They will happen when we are at a stop light, getting ready to go; after having my foot on the gas for a second (or less) a power surge will happen in the car (abs light pops on and 2 others). It also happens when we are driving on the highway going 60 or 70 mph and all of a sudden a power surge happens. I do…
ODI 11208194
Electrical System
The suv intermittently goes into a no crank/no start condition. You turn the key and it doesn't crank. This happens while i'm traveling and left me stranded at a rest stop and panicking thinking it wasn't gonna start. Since it doesn't happen all the time mechanics can only rely on what they think could be the problem which include the ignition switch ignition lock module and starter relay. I've also found a variety…
ODI 11206628
Electrical System
The key and ignition switch will not start the car. It is not the battery, alternator et al. It is the ignition switch. When the key is turned, everything comes on but the car will not start.
ODI 11204161
Electrical System · Steering
POWER STEERING LOSS
ODI 11173867
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My lights on dash will all randomly flash while my speedometer and rmp will stop working. My car also seems to not shift well when this happens. My steering feels extremely loose and unsafe. I don't dare to drive over 30mph and have not had anyone be able to tell me exactly what is wrong. My steering has also locked a few times, usually when i'm in reverse. I have to turn the car off and back on to make it work…
ODI 11185708
Electrical System
Took my car in for a basic oil change the dealer informed me that there was a recall on my vehicle concerning the steering. They proceeded to correct whatever recall needed. Upon retrieving the vehicle back i had a hard time turning my key to start the car. I informed the dealership and they informed me that "i must press very hard jam it in there to start it" now a year later the car would not turn over had to have…
ODI 11152434
Electrical System · Steering
Sometimes my steering wheel is very hard. In addition, my car won't able to start when turn my key - my battery is good and my starter is ok. No crank no start
ODI 11153149
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
I have been having multiple problems with this vehicle. I went and got the power steering recall fixed 1 yr to maybe 2 yrs ago and ford said it was fixed. Now i'm having power steering going out while driving and car pulls to the right. I then turn the vehicle off and back on and it goes back to working correctly. I went back to ford and they said that the recall has been fixed and closed out and nothing they can…
ODI 11152104
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact had to jiggle the key in the ignition a couple of times to start the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The vin was unknown.
ODI 11244994
Electrical System
My key fob unlocked the car, as usual, put child in. Got in drivers side. Put key in ignition. All locks locked! Car did not start. I hit key fob and the pad to unlock several times... Unlocked my door... I assumed all doors. Would not open door where daughter was in car seat in back (back passenger side). Key fob or door unlock would not work to unlock it. Key fob did not work at all after that first time and did…
ODI 11115148
Electrical System
Vehicle has a known problem with the ignition. There is difficulty starting the vehicle due to a faulty ignition cylinder requiring the operator to have to push the key in, often with great pressure, then twist the key to get the car to start. Eventually the ignition mechanism will fail completely requiring the entire ignition housing within the steering column to be replaced and at great expense. I was left…
ODI 11109880
Electrical System
Ignition switch will stop working and become loose, which will prevent the vehicle from starting while stationary.
ODI 11065784
Electrical System · Steering
While driving there is a loss of power steering assist at various speeds on city streets and highways going stright and sometimes during a turn, the vehicle is difficult too steer, the engine remains operational however the instrument cluster goes into test mode where all the indicator lights come on and the tachometer and speedometer go to zero usually within 5-10 seconds it goes back to normal or the vehicle…
ODI 11034738
Electrical System
Ford escape 2008 has ignition switch problem. When turning the key when parked, there is no ignition to starter. Panel lights come on, but engine does not start. Ford recalled vehicles for this problem, but my vin was not included. Extremely dissatisfied that ford did not cover all make/model/year vehicles that exhibit this fault.
ODI 11005873
Electrical System · Steering
My ford escape's power steering suddenly went out in my while driving, it made the rest of the ride home from work extremely difficult and unsafe. I did my research and found there was in fact a ford recall on this issue for my year and model car, however my vin was not included in the recall, only the software update which i did handle in september 2014 at the dealership. The recall states the affected vehicles…
ODI 10938892
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Abs control module / hydraulic control unit hcu has gone out on my 2008 ford escape hybrid. It has left me with very little braking ability. If this was to happen on the hwy it could have been catastrophic. It is a $6,000 repair and it apparently requires a full replacement of the $4,000 part, the abs control module / hcu. Ford needs to take ownership of this issue and correct the problem with their faulty hcus in…
ODI 10938496
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 25 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and the wrench sensor indicator illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after the first attempt. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (electrical system, steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10938571
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
As i was driving home from work and turning a corner, my power steering just stopped working and i almost drove into another car, so to avoid colliding into on coming traffic i went onto the shoulder. I contacted the dealer and they said that my car was not included in the recall, but according to this web site it is. What do i need to do, crash?
ODI 10926011
Electrical System
Key ignition switch is difficult to work. Ford told me to punch the key in hard then turn, which works most of the time. I've read where is a common problem with lots of owners. To fix the problem, ford says it will cost between $800.00 - $1000.00, but that it may happen again. No guarantee. Since this problem is so prevalent, why no recall to fix this common problem.
ODI 11051031
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When sitting idle at red light or stop sign, it rumbles roughly, i hit the accelerator it hesitates to go then all of a sudden gets a burst of speed. This mainly happens in city street.
ODI 10914867
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving or while the vehicle was stopped, it stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred intermittently. On several occasions, when the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition collar and break away bolts failed and needed to be…
ODI 10980219
Electrical System
For several weeks, it was having a difficult time getting my car to start. I had to push the key in all way in...pushing it hard and sometimes jiggling the key to get it to start. I replaced the ignition switch (module) and that did not correct the problem and my car would not start at all. I had a locksmith change the ignition but that didn't work. Finally ford said that it was the "ignition switch housing". This…
ODI 10904808
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2008 Ford Escape.
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