2008 Ford Escape Engine Problems
- 70
- 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 70 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 12 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- notified failure · 9 records
- stop sign · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
- approximate failure · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Transmission with no second gear. Should not have to replace a transmission with under 100,000 miles!! Noticed same complaint multiple times online, so figured would report.
ODI 10715360
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
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
TRANSMISSION IS CONSTANTLY LEAKING.
ODI 10822294
Engine
Was driving home after class let out, was going about 30 mph when all of a sudden my car stalled and i had to apply more pressure to the gas pedal. I looked into it, turn out my second & fourth gear went out on my transmission. Turns out i am not the only person with this problem. I have had it for 2 years & not even at 100,000 miles! Ford needs to recall this model, because it should not happen this frequently to…
ODI 10721113
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal sticks when air temp is below 20 degrees. Can't press pedal to get gas to engine. *tr
ODI 10668803
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down the road the power cut out to the vehicle, and the throttle stopped responding, the engine continued to run but very labored. At the same time the wrench light lit up on the dash. Using the forward momentum i was able to pull the vehicle over, where it stalled. I was able to re-tart the engine where it ran labored again, and stalled out, the throttle was not responsive during this time at all. After…
ODI 10654736
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
After years (since early on in the ownership of the vehicle purchased new from the dealer) of intermittent problems with my gas pedal sticking (mostly in colder weather), the most recent incident was by far the worst and, like many other 2008 ford escape owners with the same issue, i am very lucky that it occurred in an area where i was not in immediate danger from other cars. I was stopped at a stop sign and when i…
ODI 10662425
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Stuck gas pedal: as i was driving to work in moderately heavy traffic on us 127 in michigan at approximately 8 a.m., on 10 october 2014, the gas pedal froze on my (manual transmission) 2008 ford escape and i began to lose speed quickly from the 70 mph i had been traveling. The pedal would not move up or down no matter how hard i pushed or pulled at it. I tried kicking it as best as i could but it would not budge,…
ODI 10644602
Engine · Service Brakes · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the contact started the vehicle, the abs, traction control, brake, and service engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) and felt that the recall remedy was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Mailed…
ODI 10667220
Air Bags · Electric Power Assist System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated continuously. In addition, the vehicle began shaking. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering) and after the recall repair, the failures occurred.…
ODI 10630210
Engine · Power Train
The transmission went out and had to be replaced. Vehicle has been well maintained and this should not have happened. *tr
ODI 10631692
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When i am stopped at a stop-sign, i go to accelerate and the vehicle does not go. After about 2-3 seconds of pressing the accelerator pedal to turn onto a street, the vehicle will then surge picking up a little speed. I have almost been hit by traffic when turning onto a street numerous times. It does not happen when driving at higher speeds only when i accelerate from a complete stop. This is very dangerous because…
ODI 10597322
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
Engine · Power Train
My car isn't working properly due to defective ford throttle body. *tr
ODI 10588893
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While turning the wheels the abs light blinks on and off and the car seemed to be slowly losing power. When wheels were straightened again it ran as normal. This happened three times on the drive home from the grocery store, each time when i was turning, the electrical panel was dimming and the gas pedal lost ability to propel car. *js
ODI 10585380
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Throttle sticks shut, especially when vehicle is cold. Applying pressure to the throttle will sometimes snap the throttle open, causing the vehicle to surge. Sometimes the throttle will not move until the vehicle is warm. Throttle pedal assembly and cable appear to be free moving and not sticking. When moving throttle body shaft by hand (vehicle cold, not running), the throttle body sticks shut but can be freed with…
ODI 10653920
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
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Car stalled when driving on hwy in snow storm on two different occasions. Also, rpm's climb, just had the steering column replaced 2 months ago. *tr
ODI 10558611
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While stopped at intersections while driving the vehicle will stall out or when accelerating from through the intersection it will stall out. *tr
ODI 10558136
Engine
Engine just stopped in the middle of driving and i almost got involved into a car accident. I pulled over my car and shifted the gear to p and re-started the engine. It worked but i felt engine was not functioning okay. It felt like it kept burping constantly. I could feel the move. I drove back home to worry about the issue. *tr
ODI 10558070
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 2008 ford escape used in november 2013. In december 2013 the gas pedal started sticking each time i went to accelerate. It gets stuck "up", meaning i have to pound my foot on the gas pedal in order for it to accelerate forward. My ford is a manual transmission and this makes it not only dangerous on the road but almost impossible to not stall out all the time. Called dealership and they were of no help.…
ODI 10587918
Engine
Driving down interstate red exclamation inside triangle illuminated and vehicle cut off. Had to pull over to side of road. Repaired at ford dealer on 4/3/14 rivertown ford in columbus ga. Received recall notice 14s19/ nhtsa 14v-526 and they keep giving me run around on returning my money. *tr
ODI 10667843
Engine · Power Train
Wrench light came on and i immediately took my vehicle to john bleakley ford for a diagnostic test to see what was going on. I noticed that the vehicle was stalling while going uphill and sometimes would not go more than 20. Then when driving in the city the vehicle would sometimes jerk. This is a very nervous feeling!!! I was told that it is a factory problem & told to continue driving it. I was told by the service…
ODI 10598534
Engine
I recently had to pay for a repair for a known defect for the 2008 ford escape. It was a transmissions fluid leak near the ac condenser assembly which required replacement. There are numerous complaints and i would like to add to the list as opposed to sitting by and taking it. Manufacturers wants people to faithfully support them by buying their products and in return they should faithfully repair known common…
ODI 10542159
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle fails to accelerate properly after a complete stop. Rpm's are raised to high before the transmission shifts into 2nd gear. *tr
ODI 10524738