2008 Ford Escape Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 32
- 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.
What owners report
- power steering · 17 records
- steering wheel · 6 records
- traction control · 6 records
- steering assist · 5 records
- tone ring · 4 records
- wheel locked · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Today is 10/1/2019. I dropped my kids off at school came home and my neighbor son had missed the bus. I was on my way to take him to school when after i started my car my steering wheel wouldn't turn. First i thought i had done something wrong so i parked it and tried to reverse and turn the wheel again same thing happened. My electric steering wheel has gone out or is no longer working there was a recall before i…
ODI 11265438
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Steering system fault appears on dash...making the wheel lock up in drive or turning.when i was parking steering was extremely hard please recall this matter i seen in 2006 a recall on google on the date of 11/1/2018... Ford will say there are no such thing its extremely dangerous as well as a defect that came out of bo where
ODI 11144787
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
Well known 2008 ford escape hybrid anti lock brake problem but when i brought car to hempstead ford 301n. Franklin street, hempstead n.y.11550. Supervisior name maria [redacted] service dept claim to havent heard of the problem.aslo i was there for a coolant pump recall and all they did was check my antifreeze and never change coolant pump.waste of my time.i called the ford company phone number, does not speak…
ODI 11139327
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
CAR LOST POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11091288
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Electric steering assist failure -- sudden and complete failure. On highway...outside temp was 5 f above zero. Two children in car (one year old and 3 year old). Without warning (and during a 45 degree curve) the steering assist went out and at first the steering assist attempted to correct the steering and that made matters worse -- holding the wheel steady and continuing thru the turn was a challenge (and, i am…
ODI 11062100
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I took my car in for a recall on the power steering. Afterwards when i would idle, the steering wheel became shaky making a loud noise. Now it shakes even when i'm driving and will get jerky or stop working completely. This happens on the highway, when i'm stopped at a stop light or when i'm pulling out of a driveway! From what i have researched this happens to thousands of other ford owners. The power steering…
ODI 11058036
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
I was dropping my child off at school. I put my vehicle in park and when i pulled out and went to use my brake the pedal went to the floor and the pedal vibrated like abs was engaged. I was able to stop but it was very slowly. I was going under 10 mph.when i started to drive again my abs and traction control lights came on and you could hear the sound of the traction control being engaged. I had to stop two more…
ODI 11021800
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My complaint is regarding ford safety recall # 14s05. Loss of power steering due to torque sensor failure. Ford issued recall in july 2014. My vehicle was inspected in august 2014. Software was updated and torque sensor was found to be functioning and was not replaced. The recall pertained to loss of power. The vehicle would default to manual steering. I purchased my 2008 ford escape in oct 2014 and was not aware of…
ODI 10980278
Body · Electronic Stability Control
The abs module is bad read tons of forums same problem i almost died due to this. Second quarter panels starting to rust. This shouldn't happen law was passed in 70s to prevent this. Reqd tons of forums people same problem both need recall asap
ODI 11221726
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Was driving vehicle steering became unmanageable. Almost crashed with myself and my kid. Other vins have been recalled for the electronic steering system yet mine is not listed. *tr
ODI 10948367
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While starting the car the wheel started shaking, you can hear a clicking noise...while driving the vehicle the wheel shakes non stop and the noise continues, followed by a code saying (power steering assist fault). It's getting worse the more we drive it. *tr
ODI 10945507
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
As i was driving home from work and turning a corner, my power steering just stopped working and i almost drove into another car, so to avoid colliding into on coming traffic i went onto the shoulder. I contacted the dealer and they said that my car was not included in the recall, but according to this web site it is. What do i need to do, crash?
ODI 10926011
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my car it lunge forward, which it have never done before. After coming to a complete stop at a red light, when i push on the gas peddle to continue on my way the car stalled, then lunge forward again. I was scared that the car behind me was going to hit me. Please help all the ford escape owners with this problem. My car is currently at the ford dealer, hoping they can rectify the problem. I haven't…
ODI 10838913
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). After the vehicle was repaired under the recall, the vehicle experienced several failures. The failures included the loss of anti-lock braking system, stability control, and the brake warning light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the…
ODI 10850818
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was turning right on a stop light and front left abs tone ring broke. Car slipped gears and would not accelerate for 5-10 seconds. Rsc light and abs light came on briefly. Car continued to do this randomly and abs brakes were activated when braking at low speeds. Issue is with tone ring on many ford escapes from 2000-2008. Rings often break because of excessive rust build up on ford components causing expansion.…
ODI 10632001
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
While driving my front wheel drive ford escape on a trip the abs and stability control lights both came on. This did not initially cause any problems with normal braking while driving in dry conditions. At the end of the trip the abs system activated on every stop, significantly reducing stopping distance on dry ground. My investigation found the following: rusting of the driveshaft surface apparently caused outward…
ODI 10629467
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I was driving through a crowded neighborhood with many people crossing the roads with the weather being warm. All of a sudden, the engine light and other dashboard lights came on, and the car stalled. The brakes would not work, so i turned on my hazard lights, held the horn down and waved frantically through my open window. Luckily i had enough space in front of me so i could allow the car to cruise to a halt. I…
ODI 10594105
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Experienced frequent loss of power steering at speed and at stop a few months ago. Replacing the battery resolved it for 2 months. Then it started again when in tucson. Extreme wobble in the steering column at all times. Restarting the car helped reset power steering for the first 2 days if the car lost power steering while at rest. Restarting the car at speed is not possible and losing power steering is pretty…
ODI 10579390
Electronic Stability Control · Ignition
I am having trouble with my 2008 ford escape the ignition switch won't start my car. Since about 6 months ago i have to keep pushing my key in further and further to try to get my car to start. Sometimes it take 10-15 min before i can actually get it started. Reading comments about the car this is a major issue and there should be a recall done. *js
ODI 10616621
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When i was driving and then going to make a turn the car gas and steering shut down and the car would not move any longer. The steering wheel also got stuck in the process of turning and. The gas peddle also have been getting stuck before this incident it has been going on for at least 3yrs 2011 until 2014 the present we have gone to check it put no diagnosis was done to let us know the steering column system was…
ODI 10573473
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering all of sudden went out while i was driving. *tr
ODI 10565374
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was at a stop sign, at a complete stop. When i accelerated, the car felt and sounded like it was going to stall and the gas pedal did not work--then the car surged forward. The abs light and traction control lights then came on and would not go off. This is the 2nd time i have had an issue with the throttle body--i had it replaced at a ford dealer 3 years ago, and now it is being replaced again. I have had the car…
ODI 10562135
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was driving and the power steering went out! I struggled to maintain the escape on the curve. I pulled off the road and shut off the car, when i turned it back on i was able to turn the wheel but that didn't last very long. I parked it for awhile and borrowed a car but i had to return it so now i'm driving and just praying i don't loose all control. Today it was diagnosed, need a new power steering electric motor,…
ODI 10510433
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While attempting to back out of my driveway, the steering wheel locked and the car wouldn't move. I registered the complaint with aboutautombile,.com on that very same day. The # is 10489579. The car was taken in last year and no one could find a problem as it is intermittent. 3 days ago, my 16 year old son was driving to school and as he was turning right at a corner (20mpg), the wheel locked. Since i was not with…
ODI 10552066