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.
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL MOTOR IS NOT WORKING
ODI 10837779
Power Train
After depressing the accelerator the vehicle rpm's increase but the vehicle speed will not....almost as if the throttle is "sticking." this occurs while the vehicle is in motion.
ODI 10823129
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The rpms increased. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, while attempting to tow the vehicle with the gear shifter in the park position, the vehicle rolled away. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 15v606000…
ODI 10821617
Power Train
SLIPPING WHEN IT GOES FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR
ODI 10822725
Engine · Power Train · Steering
I received a recall notification 14s05 from ford about my 2008 ford escape. The recall was for a faulty torque sensor that would either be reprogrammed or replaced. Instead of replacing the torque sensor, ford service decided to just reprogram it because it had not failed or produced a service code. Just recently the torque sensor failed and my steering lost power while driving through a parking lot. I did not have…
ODI 10937303
Power Train
The throttle seems to get stuck while i'm driving. I'll push down on the gas pedal, the rpms will go up, but the car won't speed up or respond for a few seconds and then it will finally "catch" and accelerate. Happens often, sometimes from a stop and sometimes when i'm already in motion, even on the highway. I've been having the problem for about a year now, and i only have around 38,000 miles on the car.
ODI 10811272
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
Power Train
I have had to have the transmission replaced 3 times. Now i am in the same position again. Ford was no help to me.
ODI 10807389
Power Train
At approximately 134,000 miles while driving on the highway, my car suddenly drastically slowed down quickly, started revving really high and the 'wrench light' came on. This almost resulted in getting rear-ended by the car that was traveling behind me on the highway. I took the vehicle to a ford dealership for an estimate. Was told the transmission was missing 2nd and 4th gear and the transmission would need to be…
ODI 10824856
Power Train
Transmission will not go in drive only go in drive two one and reverse.
ODI 10850179
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds for a long time, a leak from the rear driver's side of the vehicle was noticed. In addition, the vehicle was losing power. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed to engage properly, the axels and parts to the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then…
ODI 10816444
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Acceleration is labored. The vehicle skips gears when driving at a low speed rate. The vehicle will jerk and make noises as it skipping through 2nd and 4th gear. Unfortunately, this happened in traffic at rush hour.
ODI 10785480
Power Train
I was at a red light preceded to go forward when the light changed a wrench symbol appeared and the car would not accelerate there was a semi truck coming at high rate speed so i had pull to the side of the road it was scary situation i could've been killed i like ford but i probably will not get another one if this is not recalled
ODI 10763699
Power Train
Vehicle displayed a wrench symbol on the dash and vehicle lost power to the wheels. After pulling over and stopping i tried putting the vehicle in drive and it would not move. Then i tried reverse and again it would not move. Had it scanned and it suggested that it was a transmission problem. After reading previous similar complaints ford should realize that this a serious issue and should take responsibility and…
ODI 10761145
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Attempted to pull into uncoming traffic in a 45mph zone , but could not get to more than 10mph. The power train light appeared as a wrench bottom left of steering wheel. Glided/steered car immediatly to closest parking lot and called closest ford dealership.
ODI 10732510
Engine · Power Train
Was diving down the road with my two kids in the car when i heard a pop i looked in my rearview and watched as a small part went bouncing down the road than it slowed down immediately and i couldn't accelerate or drive it stopped dead in the middle of the road i got out and my transmission fluid had gushed out all over the bottom and back rear windshield took it to a garage it is the transmission it needs to totally…
ODI 10732349
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
ODI 10713614
Power Train
In heavy traffic the car lunged as it was going through the turn lane. The car is not shifting correctly between 1 and 2 gears. It stalls and then lunges. This is my wife's car and she was terrified to drive it. We took it to finish line ford in peoria and they said there was a service bulletin out on this common problem. The 2008 escape does not shift correctly between 1&2 gears and 3&4 gears. The repair costs…
ODI 10705972
Power Train
My wife was driving when she went to take off and the car went to around 3500 rpm before shifting out of first gear. We took it that day to the ford dealer and it was diagnosed with a broken overdrive band and the car is missing 2nd and 4th gear. I have done a google search of this issue and it is a very common one on this car. There are thousands and thousands of complaints out there. It is so common that when i…
ODI 10703864
Power Train
Driving down the road at about 30 miles per hour. Slowed down to about 15 to go over a set of railroad tracks. Upon acceleration the engine revved up to 3500 rpm before shifting. At that point the 2nd and 4th gears were no longer available. Diagnostic at ford indicated the gear band had broken. $4463 repair for a transmission with only 86,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10703958
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to shift gears and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road to a complete stop. After few minutes, the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10694176
Power Train
Driving down highway car suddenly didn't want to accelerate from stop light. Rpms would surge to 4.5-5,000 but car wouldn't go faster than 20mph until about 100ft. Wrench light came on. Took it to ford dealer, bands 2 to 4 are broken. Have to get a new transmission for $3,800. An inability to accelerate is a very serious safety issue. Ford_please do the right thing and put a recall on this! *tr
ODI 10693425
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
There is a bad weld on the ac condenser/ transmission cooler estimated cost $800. If not replaced transmission will fail. Found multiple complaints. *tr
ODI 10692782
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We have had throttle body problems since 2008. Ford dealer replaced it once in 2008. Throttle body sticks and you can't push the gas pedal down. This happens the first 5-15 min of starting the car.. It happened on 3-2-2015 while trying to cross a highway, could not push gas pedal down. We just about got t boned ! Also we have had the transmission replaced at 114000 miles. Dealer says we have transmission problem…
ODI 10691981
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While parked, the vehicle leaked fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was leaking fluid and would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission was leaking fluid and needed to be repaired. The vehicle…
ODI 10822674