2008 Ford Escape Cooling System Problems
- 12
- 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
- transmission cooler · 4 records
- transmission fluid · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cooling System
I have a 2008 ford escape and it seems there is a part in which the cars transmission could be ruined. This part is the a/c condenser which tends to go out every 20,000 miles which is my experience so far. There was a recall on this part but it seems it did not do any good because even after the replacement part is put in, the part still has to continue to be replaced in order to keep the car functioning as it…
ODI 10401046
Cooling System
My issue began the same as many others i have read about on the internet, which screams, "where is the '08 ford escape transmission cooler recall?". I had a routine oil change & tire balancing on fri, 04/01/11 at my local ford dealership & by the following thurs, had noticed a somewhat large leaking-spot on my garage floor & a friends asphalt driveway. My first thought was to automatically relate this dark oil-like…
ODI 10398419
Cooling System
The ac/condenser that also cools the automatic transmission is leaking. Through research there are many other cars doing this as well. Also have notice my vehicle surging at stops. Vehicle repaired under warranty at dealership. Advised several other vehicles in for the same problem. *tr
ODI 10316664
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
My 2008 ford escape started jerking during acceleration and shuttering at stop lights. No lights check engine light ever came on, and didn't happen all the time. Finally the car stalled at a red light and i decided to bring it in. My ford dealership said its the transmission fluid leaking via the ac condenser. They are fixing it, $800 cost. *tr
ODI 10318510
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
Over the last several weeks i noticed my car running sluggish and jerky with no pep at all going up hills either. On 2 occasions my car almost stalled as i was pulling from a stop sign which almost caused 2 accidents. I also began noticing oil spots on my driveway. I thought i might have an oil leak since i just had an oil change about a month ago. When i called the dealer to explain my situation the ford tech.…
ODI 10310919
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
1) limited use of vehicle, 28,000 miles on a 2008 escape (used moderately in cold weather situations) 2) transmission cooler failure, leaks cooler fluid and transmission fluid all over engine compartment. Vehicle "springs" forward or stalls after coming to a stop (daily). Vehicle loses a quart or more of fluid monthly. Vehicle shifts very loudly and roughly (daily - is an automatic) 3) repair is quoted at $1000…
ODI 10316703
Cooling System · Door
I purchased a 2008 ford escape 2wd in february 2008. In january 2010, my husband noticed steam coming from my hood and something dripping on a our driveway. It has since been determined that my radiator is leaking where the plastic and metal parts are "sealed" together. Unfortunately i was out of my 36k bumper to bumper warranty & this part is not covered under ford's powertrain warranty. I continue to drive my…
ODI 10327914
Cooling System
The ac/condenser that also cools the automatic transmission is leaking. Through research there are many other cars doing this as well. *tr
ODI 10293393
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
My 2008 ford escape would slip or stall when accelerating. Looked on web and found out needed new transmission cooler had to have replaced at my own expense since the transmission cooler has nothing to do with the transmission and is not covered under the powertrain warranty. *tr
ODI 10290269
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
2008 ford escape: failure mileage 21,775. Engine rev-ed for no reason at < 10 mph. Vehicle stalled while coming to stop. Vehicle leaked large puddle of transmission fluid under right front passenger side. Ford replaced transmission cooling assembly (part #8l8z-19712-j) under warranty noting tsb 09 09 04. I purchased this escape on 08-04-09 as a certifed used ford off a ford lease with mileage 20,227. I had not yet…
ODI 10283836
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System
2008 ford escape - i was informed that the fluid line leading from the transmission to the condenser had sprung a leak. After asking two separate ford dealers and doing a lot of web research, i have come to find that this issue is widely prevalent with this model and is a result of a design flaw. I asked about the replacement part and if it would suffer the same fate. I was told that the replacement part, engineered…
ODI 10286632
Cooling System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
My 2008 escape has been to dealer for repair for major issues. 1) i had a problem with the steering wheel 2) i had a problem with the gas pedal getting stuck, 3) i had a problem with the leak of transmission fluid i thank god that the this happen to the car while its under warranty, so the dealer replace the parts for free. I just cant understand with so many complaints with all the same problems the government has…
ODI 10316908