2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 443 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. That is the most of any Escape Hybrid model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (129 complaints, 29%), typically at around 113,250 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 443owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 129 | 29% | 113,250 | “check brake” (24%) | $6,900 |
| Steering problems | 110 | 25% | 115,871 | “steering column” (20%) | $1,800 |
| Engine problems | 74 | 17% | 79,270 | “stop safely” (50%) | — |
| Electrical System problems | 64 | 14% | 84,697 | “stop safely” (36%) | — |
| Power Train | 43 | 10% | 76,102 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 8% | 67,419 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 5% | 73,951 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 5% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 3% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 4 | 1% | 109,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 1% | 33,285 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 32,335 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | 55,803 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 37,743 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | 150,327 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 21,239 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 34,485 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 77,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of power steering while driving (DP15001) — opened Apr 1, 2015, closed Jun 14, 2018.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving over 60 MPH the car will begin to say the engine is hot and sometimes without warning going to stop safely now however when you open the hood nothing is hot to touch and there's an extreme amount of coolant gone from the engine coolant tank have replaced coolant tank itself still…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became stiff and made a hard right and the vehicle jumped the curb. The brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn with the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50-55 MPH, the message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. The contact stated while starting the vehicle later that day, the power steering was no longer functional, and the message was displayed. The dealer was…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between gears, and there was a significant delay while shifting into third gear. Additionally, the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel while driving, the…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2007 Escape Hybrid · 2009 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 129 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.