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.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While accelerating from a red light, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
ODI 10972302
Power Train
Wrench indicator light and vehicle symptoms of high rpms in teh 3.5 to 4 range at low speeds (cycling from 1st gear to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd) on city streets 0-35 mph. Engine codes not yet read, but similar issues reported as a fault in the throttle body. Consumer satisfaction program 13n03 has identified the problem for same make and model starting in manufacturing year of 2009. My car has a manufacture date of 01/07,…
ODI 10967511
Power Train
Turning right onto a major intersection, the vehicle would not accelerate to effectively merge into oncoming traffic. After letting off the gas, then reapplying the accelerator, the vehicle finally began to increase it's speed. Took it into the dealer, discovered the vehicle would need it's 2nd transmission overhaul in less than 18 months.
ODI 10960432
Power Train
Shitting cable came off transmission . It said it was in park but when i tried to get out the car continued to move forward.car was on street at time. Could not put car back in park
ODI 10958754
Power Train · Steering
Ford won't honor recall 14s05 they did a software update and but now i need an entire power steering torque sensor replaced and they won't cover that. Other consumers have complained on line that ford won't repair your steering after having your recall software done. A ford escape recall gotcha ' recall 14s05, transport canada ...…
ODI 10968399
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would become hard to turn causing partial loss of power steering. The contact stated that a wrench (power train fault warning) would appear on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was not taken or towed to a local dealer for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11001426
Power Train
Car will not start unless the key is forcibly inserted into the ignition. This has to be done several times. When exiting the car, it will ding to alert the driver that the key has been left in the ignition but the key has been taken out of the ignition.
ODI 10945861
Power Train
Wrench light on... Trouble shifting... Higher rpms when shifting
ODI 10936656
Power Train
Pulled into driveway, stopped, put the car in reverse - car would not move, engine just revved without moving; put it in d and nothing again. Turned off engine, restarted it, put it in gear and it kinda jerked backward. Sometimes the gears would engage, sometimes not. Noise coming from transmission area sounds like a blender on low speed. Mileage is 87,000. It is a 4wd. Have not yet determined whether it is the…
ODI 10936496
Power Train · Steering
I own a 2008 ford escape. My wife was at work and when she started to drive home noticed the steering wheel difficult to steer. Luckily she was driving straight on the highway on the way home. She did notice vibration of the steering wheel. I took it for a test drive and noticed it was very difficult to steer or turn at low speeds. Also the steering/powertrain wrench light had come lit. It was evident the steering…
ODI 10918932
Power Train
I put my 2008 escape in park, removed the keys from the ignition and exited the vehicle. I walked approximately 60 yards and was informed by a bystander that my vehicle was rolling away. The 2008 for escape rolled approximately 200 yards down hill into a tree. I went to the vehicle and the gearshift was now in the "r" position after striking the tree. I know there was a recall for such a problem on certain ford…
Crash reported
ODI 10909716
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my 2008?ford escape last year 2015. I have replaced both cv axils on each side and i had my steering column replaced. I purchased the car with 95,000 miles on it at a great deal of $8,900. I then found out why it was so cheap from such a trusted dealership. The dealership was closing in the next 2 weeks. It closed shortly after my purchase and a new ford dealership opened in its place. Through out the…
ODI 10896131
Power Train
Have to force the key into the ignition really hard and turn the key many times before the vehicle will start.
ODI 10888518
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle power train light came on. Vehicle began to shutter then lose power on the highway without a shoulder. Vehicle reduced speed to max 20mph.
ODI 10884544
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall - vehicle transmission slips, engine revs and decelerates while driving, ignition switch will not start car each time. Sometimes it takes twenty tries. I have read hundreds of these complaints on the internet.ev
ODI 10950056
Power Train
The mecs coolant pump fails without warning causing the dc-dc inverter and hybrid drivetrain to instantly shut down without warning at interstate speed. You get the red triangle and stop safely now with the engine turned off leaving you to coast across 4 lanes of the interstate to get to the shoulder. You must completely stop and put it in park before the car will restart. This is such an important hazard to life…
ODI 10871796
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
Power Train
When starting to accelerate from a traffic light, the engine raced to over 4k rpms and the car was barely at 20 mph. No acceleration and the wrench light was lit on the dash. Rpms randomly fluctuated and only after reaching 3,500 rpms would the transmission shift gears. After shutting the engine off and restarting the wrench light is gone but returns after a minute. 105,000 miles.
ODI 10863444
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While at a stop and attempting to move forward, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle jerked before moving forward. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,888. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10861447
Power Train
I notice about a week ago that a wrench light signal came on my dash. I checked my owners manual and google the information and then i check to see if there was a recall. I can feel my car doing a pull when i try to accelerate and when on the freeway i am not getting not power it seems like i am moving slower than what my speedometer says, i see that there has been a recall for this issue but not for my vin number.…
ODI 10862754
Power Train
A WRENCH WARNING SIGN.
ODI 10859784
Power Train
Transmission - the service wrench dash light came on and the transmission started to shift badly. A quick trip to the ford service center indicates that gears 2 & 4 need to be replaced (at 71,000 miles). Ford has issued a tsb on the problem, and there are multiple posts on the internet concerning this issue. This needs to be upgraded to a warranty recall as it does effect the safety of the vehicle.
ODI 10855731
Power Train
Wrench light appears on lower left dash. Car has a difficult time getting into gear. Slow to engage, though high rpm. Happens while in motion. Or taking off from a stop.
ODI 10854408
Power Train
2008 ford escape failed to accelerate while making turn into traffic. Examination revealed significant leak of transmission fluid from transmission fluid cooler resulting in "slippage" of transmission. Investigation of issue found that leakage was a cracked tube at right hand mounting bracket of transmission fluid cooler. This condition is covered by ford csp 09b10, but had not been brought in for mitigation by…
ODI 10854412
Power Train
Truck has 87,000 miles ,riding down the road tranny not shifting properly,almost causing me to hit another car when i tried to accerlate.took to shop,transmission needs to be replaced. My god you got to be kidding me.terribly designed suv. No more fords for me.unheard of.
ODI 10837678