2008 Ford Escape fuel/propulsion system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2008 Ford Escape — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a constant issue with the power steering. This issue makes it hard for my vehicle to turn properly as well as when you go to turn a corner you have to be a body builder to get the car to even turn. At times I can't even drive my car because it gets so bad. Along with this issue I also have a…”
filed May 17, 2025
“The vehicle frequently shuts down with a stop safely now light displaying on the dash. Gives maybe a 5-10 second warning before the vehicle is immobile. Has not caused an accident for us but has occurred abruptly on busy roads increasing the risk of one. However, it usually occurs when idling in a…”
filed Jan 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 2 | 10% |
| 2024 Escape | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Escape | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 Escape | 22 | 10% |
| 2021 Escape | 26 | 8% |
| 2020 Escape | 73 | 5% |
| 2019 Escape | 15 | 3% |
| 2018 Escape | 42 | 2% |
| 2017 Escape | 71 | 3% |
| 2016 Escape | 61 | 6% |
| 2015 Escape | 50 | 5% |
| 2014 Escape | 120 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.