Equipment Related Problems of the 2008 Ford Escape

Table 1 shows five common equipment related problems of the 2008 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (84 problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (six problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Ford Escape


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2008 Ford Escape

The Equipment problem

The gear shift bushing failed . I was lucky . Drive into driveway on a hill. Went to shift to park and the lever started to act like it wasn’t connected and started rolling backwards. While shifting it was in the neutral position. I quickly braked and turned car off .   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Valve cover gasket leaks, suspension control arm both sides cracking, ac condenser leaking   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

While driving down a city street my truck began revving as if it were trying to change gears or accelerate without my adding any additional pressure on the gas pedal. At one point I had taken my foot completely off the gas pedal and it was revving up.   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Ford Escape model year vehicles:



Escape Service Bulletins
Escape Safety Recalls
Escape Defect Investigations