2008 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
59
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 36 report injuries (44 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 114 fatal crashes with 73 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAffected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had… · Sep 29, 2015
- Crash riskCoolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics… · Sep 3, 2014
- Crash riskAffected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to… · May 29, 2014