2008 Ford Escape Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission cooler · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- transmission fluid · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering
The condenser is combined with power steering and transmission. This vehicle should not of had a leak as it only has 28311 miles on it. This is bad for ground water as fluid leaks goes on street and into storm drains. Cost to fix is about $700.00. *tr
ODI 10668149
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I left the ford dealer's service center after having my car exhaust repaired and less than a quarter mile down the road i suddenly lost all power to the car and could no longer accelerate when i stepped on the gas pedal. I was traveling on a very busy road and i was extremely fortunate to roll into a parking lot without getting hit by another vehicle or causing a major accident. The ford dealer ship found that the…
ODI 10578802
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
I was driving down the highway slowing down to make a left hand turn and was unable to turn wheel. After researching it found out if you have the heat on it will cause the sensor to over heat. This is unacceptable. *tr
ODI 10574803
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the stop safely now warning message displayed as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic cooling pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,838 and the…
ODI 10542919
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Ac started blowing hot air. Called dealership. When i took it there, started blowing cold again. Has blown hot air for 30-40 minutes 2 more times then blow cold and act fine. Monday, dropped off at dealership, they kept overnight, fixed moisture packs or something they called them. Picked up car day before yesterday. Yesterday, blew hot air again. Went back to dealership, it was blowing cold again. They don't know…
ODI 10520887
Engine And Engine Cooling
TRANSMISSION DEFECT ON 2008 FORD ESCAPES. *TR
ODI 10439129
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Purchased 2008 ford escape in june 2007. After around 25k miles the transmission was leaking fluid according to the ford service center we took it to. They repaired this at no cost since this was under the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. Had a minor issue back in august with the air fan not blowing air properly. The fan had to be placed on high before it would blow out any air. This was fixed and cost approx. 200…
ODI 10433810
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the transmission fuel was leaking through the cooling system. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed the leakage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission cooling system. The manufacturer was notified who advised that the vehicle was not covered under any recalls. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage…
ODI 10424483
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 ford escape has 68,000 miles on it, the transmission is jerking when shifting into first and second gear. It is really bad shifting to second, it's almost like the motor is dropping. My a/c also just started having issues, the fan only works on high. *tr
ODI 10421163
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The vehicle would exhibit an abnormal squealing when first starting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who advised that the alternator belt bracket pulley was defective and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 39,000. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10386819
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, the engine stalled and there was a beeping chime heard in the vehicle followed by a message displayed on the instrument panel instructing the contact to stop and pull over safely. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and the engine was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the electronic cooling…
ODI 10393922
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
A/c condenser-transmission cooler leak. Trans. Oil all over engine bay which is a fire hazard. Car wants to take off on it's own which is caused when trans. Fluid gets low. Part needs to be replaced. There's hundreds of complaints on line of this particular problem and ford is yet to do a recall. *tr
ODI 10374711
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Car burned down to the frame. Turned the car on it started to smell like something was burning. Smoke and fire started coming out of the a/c vents. The contact left the vehicle immediately and it went up in flames. After speaking with the police and firemen and they had a chance to look at the remains of the car once the fire was put out, the best conclusion they could come up with as to what happened was some sort…
Fire reported
ODI 10368991
Accelerator Pedal · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that when stopped at a stop light, the accelerator pedal became stuck and would not move unless the consumers wife pressed on the bottom of the pedal firmly. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where he was informed that there was a clogged intake valve which would not allow the pressure in the pedal release. The vehicle had been repaired at the time of…
ODI 10322637
Cooling Unit And Lines · Engine And Engine Cooling
2008 ford escape. Consumer states vehicle loss all power while driving *tgw when the mechanic opened the hood, he discovered the engine was covered in fluid. The transmission cooler was leaking, as well as the coolant.
ODI 10481901
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Car started jerking (or stopping) when stopped at stop signs/stop lights. I took to the dealer and they had to replace transmission cooler / a/c combo. *tr
ODI 10316781
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while at a stop light before entering the freeway. When he tried to move forward after the light, the vehicle completely shut down. The contact shifted to neutral and re-started the vehicle and the problem seemed to correct itself. He noticed the problem again and was able to re-start the vehicle almost immediately. There were no warning lights on the…
ODI 10310892
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought a 2008 ford escape (used) and approximately 6 months after i bought it and 38,000 miles, i noticed the vehicle would lurch forward when i pressed on the accelerator. I started doing research and found that it may be a problem with the transmission and sure enough, found a large puddle of transmission fluid on the floor of my garage. I have to refill the transmission fluid weekly due to the massive amounts…
ODI 10315479
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
The car started to drive sluggish and hesitated in the middle of the street. After checking the transmission fluid i found that i was nearly empty. I refilled the tranny with about 3 quarts of fluid. The next day i checked it again and there was no fluid on the stick. I looked at the right passenger front side of the vehicle and saw were fluid was leaking from under the radiator. After having this checked out i am…
ODI 10317364
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
The 2008 ford escape i own leaked transmission fluid through the a/c condenser. There was no warning lights engaged indicating a problem and the sudden starts began without warning. This is due to a factory defect and provides an unsafe driving environment given that the automobile's transmission does not engage properly due to the lack of fluid and surges forward. There is currently a tsb on this defect. There…
ODI 10267363
Engine And Engine Cooling
My vehicle would cut off when i stopped for red lights or stop signs. After taking it to the dealer multiple times they said the ac condenser was bad. It was replaced because it was covered by warranty. In 2009 at approximately 25000 miles. I began having the same problem. The dealer said that i was no longer covered by warranty and it would cost $800 to replace the ac condenser again. I purchased an ac condenser…
ODI 10565731
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 50 mph, the engine suddenly shut off. The gauges on the instrument panel continued to work and the contact pulled off the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but five minutes later, the failure recurred. The vehicle had only moved two meters. This failure occurred six times before he was able to find a mechanic a mile away. The mechanic stated that the…
ODI 10232366
Engine And Engine Cooling
After coming for a drive out to parker lake, a [redacted] from my home, my new ford escape xlt awd stalled. Loosing power and control. I was able to steer it over to the side of the road, luckily i was on a country road. I tried to start it but it wouldn't. I let it sit for about 2-5 min. And it started. I got it home and the next day it started right up. I was leaving from work yesterday feb. 11, 2008, and it again…
ODI 10217789