2008 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Wheels
Wheel mechanics failed safety inspection. Needed to replace both front wheel control bars and right front stabilizer bar. Mechanic said unsafe to drive even a 100 miles. Mechanic also said this resulted from a design flaw of certain ford models that affected the ford xlss of 2008 and perhaps other late 2008 or 2009 models.
ODI 11279280
Body · Power Train · Wheels
The front wheel hub started giving me problems around 10 three 2018. Then on 12 20 2018 the hood came undone and smashed my windshield. Ever since i've had the vehicle since 2015 it had power assist problems in the steering.
ODI 11163242
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
Suspension · Wheels
While driving it seems like the front suspension or wheels sound like they are going to fall off. It sounds unstable especially when turning.
ODI 11000010
Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I was driving my vehicle when all of sudden my power steering completely went out on me causing my driver side front ball joint to bust along with i dont know what else & almost wreck my vehicle. Good thing i was near a parking lot that i could get my vehicle into enough to get my vehicle off the main road so i was not hit & involved in an accident. I bought vehicle used in april of 2016 & do not know what was done…
ODI 11001485
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
August 2014 took my 2008 ford escape into local ford dealer for recall notice recall 14s05 - power steering assist fault issue with torque sensor replacement - lindquist ford dealership just upgraded a program into my escape for abt 20-30mins, didn't check any parts for replacement, told me no parts were replaced there was no warning light so they didn't physically take the time to look. February 2016 - no engine…
ODI 10837528
Body · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I pulled into a parking space at around 5-10 mph, hit the brakes and the accelerator pedal stuck. The car took of at around 40-50mph jumped a fence and crashed into a ravine, hitting a big tree. I was pinned in the automobile hit my head and injured my leg. I was taken to the emergency room where i suffered a spinal cord injury and a huge hematoma on my left leg. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10519404
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
My ford escape is my family and work vehicle. One morning i started it after it was parked in cold overnight, engine started but the steering was stuck, thought battery was bad. Restarted several times until steering loosened up. Drove car and every stop light or while idling, the steering wheel vibrated so hard and have to hold it steady, thought, time to have my control arm replaced again. Took it to a friend's…
ODI 10493596
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
Tires problem.... 04/09/2011-purchased (used) ford escape 2008-xlt 4 wheel- mileage 37583. 07/08/2011-mileage- 40668- driven 3085 miles* the dealer replaced rotors, brakes in - (no cost to me), due to rusting & corrosion, dealer claimed probably sat on lot too long without being moved. Tires at this time were reported in "green" code- 08/11/2011-mileage- 41229- driven 561 miles* oil change, tires at this time were…
ODI 10449217
Power Train · Steering · Wheels
I purchased a 2008 ford escape limited edition for my son in college, first, there were problems with the tires which sounded like the tires were going to explode. The noise was so loud and took it to my local dealership and they did nothing. I had the vehicle for approximately six months. The second issue pertained to the steering/suspension and that cost me $900. The dealership constantly states, "just keep your…
ODI 10733831
Suspension · Tires · Wheels
I have been having an ongoing problem with my 2008 ford escape. I have read online of many complaints as well with the same problem. I have a really loud sound like i am driving an airplane and it is coming from the tires. I have rotated, aligned, and balanced my tires and the noise is still there. The tires have also started to cup. I was told by brake check that i had bad shocks, but i did a few tests to be sure…
ODI 10335611