2008 Ford Escape Body Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel well · 8 records
- rear wheel · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was approaching a stop sign, the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact reached out to keast auto center (2101 23rd st, harlan, ia 51537 [redacted]) and was informed that nothing could be done since the vehicle…
ODI 11234457
Body · Suspension
After pulling out of my garage i heard a loud banging noise. I pulled over and checked the area behind and above the right rear tire and saw that the shock and necessary attachments were completely rusted away from the frame.
ODI 11185752
Body · Suspension
Right rear wheel well rusted out and tower holding the shock in place is completely rusted out
ODI 11185685
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the shock absorber was rusted and caused the connector to fracture, which created a hole in the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that this could allow carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle when the engine was running in cold weather. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called sturman & larkin ford, inc. At [redacted] (located at…
ODI 11132721
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The rear inner fender rusted out and the rear strut broke through its mounting bracket while i was driving on a state highway and the vehicle is now unstable and dangerous to drive. Thankfully i was able to keep relative control of the vehicle and make it home safely. Upon doing a simple google search, this is a known issue with vehicles sold in the bother united states and canada as stated on numerous websites and…
ODI 11124660
Body
I was driving when i noticed a loud bumping noise... My back passenger wheel well is completely rusted away, which has affected my shock mounting bracket. Every little bump causes it to shake . The bracket actually went through the plastic and there is a hole inside the back of the vehicle. I see so many identical complaints and its very disappointing that ford has done nothing to resolve this issue. I know that the…
ODI 11131015
Body
While my vehicle was in motion on a busy street....the back driver-side lift gate hinge cracked in half and my glass window was hanging by a thread. Super dangerous to other vehicles and pedestrians. Luckily it did not fall to the road and shatter, or fly off the vehicle hitting someone, or thing, or car. This is not a matter of normal wear and tear/ corrosion. Other vehicles 'younger' than mine have had the same…
ODI 11118489
Body · Suspension
Extreme undercarriage / wheel well erosion. The shocks have pushed up into the interior of the vehicle as they are not mounted to anything other than the body. Trunk matt is exposed through wheel well. Suspension is disengaging from the body.
ODI 11022300
Body
On the exterior of each of the four doors, there is a black film that covers the stainless steel of the window frame. This started peeling off 6 weeks after i bought the car without any contact with foreign objects other than rain. I thought that it was just my car at first, but in the years since, i have seen several other escapes with the same issue. This will eventually cause premature deterioration of the…
ODI 10990512
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the both rear doors were rusted through as well as the frame above the tires. The doors also had rust inside the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the frame and/or vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10954932
Body
The liftgate window latch on my 2008 ford escape xlt has separated from the rear window glass. The glue joint has failed and allowed the latch to break away from the window. Now the window cannot be closed tightly and locked. This is a safety issue because the exhaust gases may be drawn into the cabin through the gap between the window and the window seal on the liftgate. It is also a security issue, since someone…
ODI 10649847
Body
Driver's side window dropped suddenly and would not come back up. A few months later the same thing occurred to a back window, then next the front passenger window. This has also occurred to two other ford vehicles - my brother's truck, and a friends truck. These are expensive repairs, very inconvenient, especially if raining --- and can be a safety hazard when living in a large city with high crime.
ODI 10750376
Body
The 2008 ford escape has severe rust problems with both of the rear quarter panels. Rust damage is coming from the inside out. Talk to ford customer care and filed a complaint with ford motor. The dealership inspected the vehicle and took photographs of the rust through damage and forwarded them to ford motor. Dealer said he see a lot of rust complaints on this particular model. Dealer recommends a complete…
ODI 10692788
Body
RIGHT & LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL IS RUSTING. *JS
ODI 10598305
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that he noticed corrosion near the rear wheel rims. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the inner and outer frame was corroding and causing it to separate from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,400.
ODI 10578292
Body
My ford escape is rusting out around the rear wheel well on the passengers side as well as at the welded seams on the inside of the doors. I am very disappointed as this vehicle was not cheap and i even paid extra or the rust proofing and undercoat before the vehicle ever even left the dealer parking lot. I don't think a good quality, well made vehicle would be rusting out in such a short time. I have always been a…
ODI 10554211
Body
I have a 2008 used ford escape that was purchased december 2012. It now has 37,000 miles on it. In june of 2013 i noticed above the rear wheel well there is rust bubbles popping up under the paint. Once i noticed it in june 2012, i took it to packey webb ford in downers grove, il as soon as i noticed the rusting under the paint. I was told that it was going to be $1900 to fix and that it was not part of the…
ODI 10584084
Body
I purchased a used 2008 ford escape in summer of 2010. May of 2013 paint began to chip around the rear wheel wells exposing rust that had been there for what had to have been a lot longer than just the previous winter. I contacted ford directly to get this response (shortened for space): after reviewing my resources, there are no warranties or programs in effect that would provide coverage of your current concern. I…
ODI 10520473
Body · Visibility
I was driving on i 40 in garner, nc, and heard very loud noise, it was my moon roof, exploded, shattered. I looked on internet and found no recalls on this. Did find people who have complained about the same thing has happened to them with their escapes and ford not going good for it, what does it take? Injury? *tr
ODI 10508089
Body · Service Brakes
I was pulling into a parking space at a speed of < than 5mph and suddenly the vehicle sped up out of control to a speed of 40-50mph tried to mash brakes to the floor, but vehicle continued jumped a fence and hit a huge tree off in a ravine. Two men were watching as the car sped up and ran to pull me from the wreckage after the crash, i was pinned in on the driver side, i suffered multiple injuries. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10526238
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was severely rusted near the rear wheel well area. There were also rust bubbles that had formed in addition to signs of corrosion. There was also rust on the bottom half of the interior and exterior door frame. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who inspected the vehicle but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The…
ODI 10587085
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed the rear driver's side exterior door handle partially detached upon entering the vehicle. In addition, the rear driver's side door lock failed to function properly. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.
ODI 10458797