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 · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. After stalling, the emergency warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical coolant pump motor for the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10881607
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck is accelerating and switching gears on its own. While at a traffic light , a wrench light pops on and the truck begins to switch gears. Once the truck is turned off, the wrench light goes away but returns after driving begins again. Truck is not getting enough power when driving as if it is going to shut off. There are also jerking motions while driving.
ODI 10872902
Column · Electrical System · Wheel Speed Sensor
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start without warning. The vehicle eventually started after ten attempts. In addition, while driving 25 mph, the vehicle veered to the right independently. The vehicle was diagnosed and the technician stated that the driver side abs tone ring was fractured and the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10874837
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10888903
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel made a clicking sound and shook without warning. Approximately 30 seconds later, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and failed. The next morning, when the vehicle was started, the maintenance warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired per a recall in august of 2014 for the same issue, but the…
ODI 10852821
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn correctly to start the engine. The engine was able to start after several attempts, but eventually failed permanently. The vehicle was taken to the manufacturer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The failure reccured after the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 44,000.
ODI 10873410
Electric Power Assist System · Electrical System
Hi my name is [xxx] i have a 2008 ford escape and i am having steering wheel electrical problems when i turn on the car the steering wheel vibrate and i have done some research and i look like there has been alot of people complaining about the same problem im having and that might be the steering wheel torque sensor. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10840168
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
August 2014 took my 2008 ford escape into local ford dealer for recall notice recall 14s05 - power steering assist fault issue with torque sensor replacement - lindquist ford dealership just upgraded a program into my escape for abt 20-30mins, didn't check any parts for replacement, told me no parts were replaced there was no warning light so they didn't physically take the time to look. February 2016 - no engine…
ODI 10837528
Electrical System · Steering
Had the truck serviced received a perfect report, then 2 weeks later the steering became very tight and hard to steer.took the truck to 3 different shops to learn they were not equipped to handle an electrical power steering.
ODI 10855411
Electrical System
The ignition switch has been replaced once and now the problem is starting again the key just turns and car doesn't turn over and it beeps because you cannot put key in right position.
ODI 10839043
Electrical System
Experienced sudden engine shut down while driving 60mph on freeway. Put vehicle in neutral and coasted to shoulder. Vehicle restarted. No fault code found
ODI 10821152
Electrical System
I took my 2008 ford escape in to have the sensor replaced on electric power steering that should have been taken care of correctly to start with. I filed a complaint yesterday for that issue. I forgot to mention and add a complaint for another issue that i am having also with the 2008 ford escape. I am having problems with the ignition. When you try to start the vehicle it will not start. If you remove the key and…
ODI 10839750
Electrical System · Steering
On december 11, 2015 i had taken my 2008 ford escape to dealer for the 14s05 recall being that two days before my power steering had locked up. They did the software update now on december 31, 2015 i have no power steering at all. Took it back to dealer said torque sensor went out and is not part of recall. Its pretty unsafe that they recall this part but wont honor to fix it when they know its a problem with all…
ODI 10817743
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While parked, the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was repaired; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. In addition, while at a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact switched off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the…
ODI 10807528
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 5 mph, the electric assist power steering stopped working. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 112,300.
ODI 10783370
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was able to be stopped, but required a greater effort to operate the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was reprogrammed under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering);…
ODI 10779870
Electrical System · Steering
I have a 2008 ford escape that had a recall on it. After i took it in to the local ford dealership, my car started having problems relating to the recall. After taking it to two different ford companies and proving that the recall fix did not work and is causing problems, ford refuses to authorize the other repairs that is covered under the recall, because one repair shop did the initial update. Now my car is having…
ODI 10821158
Electrical System
Approximately 2 to 3 weeks ago i was sitting in a parking lot after shopping, went to start my car and it would not start. After about 10 minutes and several attempts the car finally turned over and started. I drove the car home and did not go out the rest of the day. This has happened several times. I called a mechanic and they said that it sounded like it was the starter. I did not think so, but took it to…
ODI 10762132
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled, lost braking and steering ability, and crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated momentarily. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Crash reported
ODI 10789642
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the ignition switch was inoperable and the starter key needed to be forced into the ignition switch in order for the vehicle to start. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the ignition switch eventually failed to start the vehicle. The vehicle was no longer operable. The contact spoke with the dealer who informed the contact that the failure…
ODI 10809971
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I think my vehicle has some kind of electrical short. After i take the key out sometimes the car will start by itself and today the locks started locking unlocking by themselves. I was in the vehicle and it was running. Also the back windshield motor cover fell off and no longer works. I can no longer lock my back window and it opens and shuts the whole time i am driving. Such a disappointment. My last ford escape i…
ODI 10736051
Electrical System
2008 ford escape faulty ignition in order to start the car the key must be pressed hard into the ignition while turning otherwise the car won't start.it has been getting worse and i feel there should be a recall so it can be fixed. *tr
ODI 10679702
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v284000 (steering); however, the dealer diagnosed that there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle and stated that the recall was closed. The contact stated that after the recall was closed, the vehicle had to be jumpstarted and the steering wheel seized. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken…
ODI 10682975
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body actuator system failure. Surging, unnecessary revving at low speeds. Inconsistent acceleration and gear change. Trouble code "p2112 throttle actuator system stuck". *tr
ODI 10655001
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road the power cut out to the vehicle, and the throttle stopped responding, the engine continued to run but very labored. At the same time the wrench light lit up on the dash. Using the forward momentum i was able to pull the vehicle over, where it stalled. I was able to re-tart the engine where it ran labored again, and stalled out, the throttle was not responsive during this time at all. After…
ODI 10654736
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