Two problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2008 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2008 Escape.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that her brake hose was defective; the brake hose and brake pads replaced. The contact then stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began to stall without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle would shut off without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to the used dealer where she purchased the vehicle and was informed that she had a defective torque converter. The mechanic was unable to perform the repair so the vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic. After the vehicle remained in their possession for a few days, the contact called the independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle needed a new engine. The engine was replaced; however,the contact stated that the check engine light had illuminated upon return of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where they replaced the O2 sensor. Holman Ford turnersville(3641 route 42 south, turnersville, NJ 08012) was contacted by phone and was informed that there were no active recalls on her vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failures to NHTSA campaign number: 15v606000(power train) and NHTSA campaign number: 15e045000 (suspension). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure and the vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Jo.
Front brake line kink or compressed and would not fully release brake while driving. Brake superheated. Needed tow replaced both front brake lines.