2008 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 203
- 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 203 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 75 |
| 100–150k mi | 56 |
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
I own a 2008 ford escape that has recently been diagnosed with a known recalled issue with the torque sensor. Error code b2278. It has caused the electric power steering assist to turn off. My vehicle currently has no power steering due to this issue that has already been recalled. My vehicle falls under the model and year that ford recalled the part on, however the ford motor company is claiming they have no…
ODI 11306952
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 · Power Train
My vehicle will be in motion while driving and suddenly have a shifting problem. The vehicle will shake and stutter and looses power no matter how much you press your foot on the gas peddle. My engine light flashed on and off a couple times and then once my vehicle shifted, it would idle rough and act like it was going to die when i would stop at a light. This has been happening for several days now at different…
ODI 11228511
Power Train
I bought this used escape about 2 yrs ago, first yr over $400 into stabilizer bar sway bars front end repairs,,ok, second yr, guess what? Yes transmission 3rd gear out...after doing reviews on here i'm not the only one. When one lives on social security and you live on $100 a week doesn't leave much for repairs,, yes i know you are going to some maintance but holly cow this transmission problem is not cheap. I have…
ODI 11193881
Body · Power Train · Wheels
The front wheel hub started giving me problems around 10 three 2018. Then on 12 20 2018 the hood came undone and smashed my windshield. Ever since i've had the vehicle since 2015 it had power assist problems in the steering.
ODI 11163242
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes
When you take the transmission is sluggish on changing gears and after a change out of logan her into high gear is sykes working fine wine step on the brakes the truck starts bouncing feels like the front end is about to fall out from under the truck and i told you to the ford company and they said there's no any recall on my vin number but i have a part that is listed under the government site is good that's what's…
ODI 11157344
Power Train
2008 ford escape transmission is bad already lost 2nd gear was a recall but ford motor company will not recall because of expiration warranty i've only had my vehicle 1 year and 10 months i still owe ford should be responsible for this reopen the recall my ford escape is at a dealer ship in g-ville ohio i am on a fixed income disability my mom is also disabled i have a daughter with brain cancer i have to pay…
ODI 11150243
Power Train
I paid for my 2008 ford escape and warranty just expired in july 2018. I've taken my car for service routinely with ford dealership and just received service the week prior. I explained i was going for a trip to az (400 mile roundtrip) and needed a full check and service. Everything passed with flying colors. On my return trip up a hill, the wrench light came on and i lost power and limped home. I took it to the…
ODI 11131543
Power Train
Vehicle lurches, stalls, jerks, lunges, slips and so on.
ODI 11121984
Power Train
The transmission does not comply with the gear shifter. It feels like the parking brake is on and the vehicle will not proceed
ODI 11113408
Power Train
Transmission wrench light came on internet said the band in transmission was at fault. I was in a parking lot when the light came the car was shifting out of first into second. It has been shifting hard for a couple months. I had the unit worked on last year to replace a band that has broken. It worked fine for awhile then started this hard shifting. I spent over 700$ to get it repaired. The car has 180000 miles on…
ODI 11104858
Power Train
I was driving home from work in my 2008 ford escape, when the vehical just stopped accelerating. The rpm would climb, but the vehical would not move. The wrench light on the instrument cluster came on. I was able to get the vehical off the highway. I noticed if i turned the vehical off and turned it back on, it would move until the transmission went into 3rd gear after that it would just rev up as if it was in…
ODI 11112883
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When driving car will shut down with a warning pull over and turn vehicle off very dangerous no time to find exits does not matter where you are at!!
ODI 11094119
Power Train
Car will accelerate after coming to complete stop. Transmission shift bands broke. Ford is charging 1537 to rebuild the transmission. The issue seems to be common with the 2008 ford escape. Ford should have a recall on this part.
ODI 11091317
Power Train
My ford escape 2008 model auto transmission with mileage of 98000 started giving trouble today and scary too. After turning on the car & once starts moving, i felt like something wrong with shifting gears from first to second (vehicle moves smoothly for few and after that i can hear the accelerator sound, and i see the wrench sign pops up on the dash board so i had to press the gas pedal up and down to move the…
ODI 11073595
Power Train
Throttle/powertain has went out in car.i read about other complaints concerning the same thing. I was driving down the highway and my car would not change gear and the wrench light emblem came on. I was in traffic and the car was slowing down, i almost got into an accident on i-30 in arlington texas on 2/1/2018. There was a recall on this part but another year. This is highly unsafe and needs to be recalled. Thanks,…
ODI 11071569
Power Train
Takata recall the vehicle is in motion and i was on the freeway when i experience the following problem. My vehicle was not accelerating correctly and the wrench icon light came on signifying that it is a powertrain fault.
ODI 11063176
Power Train
My ford escape 2008 model auto transmission with mileage of 72000 started giving trouble today and scary too. After turning on the car & once starts moving, i felt like something wrong with shifting gears from first to second (vehicle moves smoothly for few meters and after that i can hear the accelerator sound, and i see the wrench sign pops up on the dash board and vehicle won't move for a few seconds, so i had to…
ODI 11062306
Power Train · Steering
While driving my 2008 ford escape and making a left turn, the power steering went out making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle. I was coming home from work on a city street. When car was turned off and on it cleared out and was ok but it happened again while making a turn. Had car repaired at local ford dealer and was told it was a bad torque sensor. Said that my car was not included in a recall (which had…
ODI 11063579
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the carboard noticed several signs and the speedometer dropped to zero. Also, on other days, i could not start the car.
ODI 11034508
Power Train · Steering
100300 miles on my 2008 escape. Car struggles to change from 1st to 2nd gear. Now power, engine revs up but gear will not change, i have to press the gas pedal then lift off, over and over before it changes gear. Car will jerk and almost lose power while in traffic
ODI 11032191
Power Train
Loss of pressure in the top end resulting in failure of transmission. Was coasting into town (took foot off gas for lower speed limit) engine shifted hard and revs to high rpm and has no power.
ODI 11023910
Power Train
Driving on the highway, the "wrench light appeared and suddenly the car jolted forward almost creating an accident by rapidly slowing the vehicle, once control was regained i moved to the side of the road. I was then able to get the vehicle home on "limp" mode, where the vehicle is restricted to prevent damage to the transmission. Upon looking at this site, i found the investigation for the 09-13 ford escape…
ODI 11011714
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Loss of 2nd and 4th gear/ limp mode. I purchased a used 2008 ford escape with 69,980 miles. No complaints till hit 89,000 miles when all if a sudden there was no 2nd and 4th gear. I was getting ready to pull into traffic. Put foot on accelerator went to about 16mph and refused to ho faster. Rpms revved up to 4000+ the yellow wrench light came on. Once got to 20mph hard shift into gear .and did this again at 40mph…
ODI 10983837
Power Train
On my way to work today, my car starts to slow down when i try to accelerate. The car eventually jerks forward and starts to go faster after the rpm goes up to 4. I thought it was the transmission slipping until i see the wrench shaped light come on. I turn around, put my flashers on since it's happening off and on and immediately take it home because i don't want to get stuck this far away from home. When i get…
ODI 10972064