2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

573 problems have been reported for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The following chart shows the 20 most common problems for 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic with 152 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (107 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Service Brakes	152
Steering	107
Engine And Engine Cooling	107
Electrical System	59
Power Train	37
Equipment	28
Other Fuel System	25
Vehicle Speed Control	24
Electronic Stability Control	8
Unknown Or Other	5
Suspension	4
Gasoline Fuel System	3
Structure	3
Hybrid Propulsion System	2
Visibility	2
Tire	2
Air Bag	2
Diesel Fuel System	1
Seat Belt	1
Parking Brake	1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid in the United States are 29,319 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Ford Escape Hybrid owners in the last 17 years is 573, and the age of the vehicle is 17, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

PPMY Index = 573 / 29,319 / 17 * 1000 = 1.15.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Ford Escape Hybrid model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid in 2008.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2025	2
2024	2
2023	0
2022	2
2021	3
2020	2
2019	17
2018	55
2017	62
2016	50
2015	49
2014	84
2013	70
2012	80
2011	55
2010	28
2009	6
2008	1

📊 Compare the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Ford Escape Hybrid, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid with the Ford Escape Hybrid from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 Escape Hybrid is 573 while the average number of problems reported for the 13 model years of the Ford Escape Hybrid is 128.

Table 3. Compare the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2023 Escape Hybrid	1
2022 Escape Hybrid	4
2021 Escape Hybrid	9
2020 Escape Hybrid	9
2013 Escape Hybrid	10
2012 Escape Hybrid	20
2011 Escape Hybrid	44
2010 Escape Hybrid	67
2009 Escape Hybrid	179
2008 Escape Hybrid	573
2007 Escape Hybrid	174
2006 Escape Hybrid	343
2005 Escape Hybrid	236

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