2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 29% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 113,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “check brake” (24% of reports).
- 129service brakes complaints
- 113,250median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $6,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Check brake: mentioned in 31 of 129 complaints (24%)
- Regen brakes: mentioned in 29 of 129 complaints (22%)
- Control unit: mentioned in 27 of 129 complaints (21%)
- ABS red: mentioned in 7 of 129 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid at $6,900, and half of them between $6,600 and $7,700.
Based on 45 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 124 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 7 mention a crash.
Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 18% | 36,898 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 2% | — |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 20% | 93,000 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 2 | 13% | 67,500 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 11% | 107,000 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 13 | 22% | 58,000 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 21 | 14% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 129 | 29% | 113,250 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 31 | 25% | 97,000 |
| 2006 Escape Hybrid | 57 | 26% | 93,500 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 39 | 22% | 119,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he depressed the brake to the floorboard to…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake was applied however, was spongy and slow to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The Regan brakes disable failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brakes would not engage when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. The contact called jordan ford (609 e jefferson blvd, mishawaka, in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Ford Escape Hybrids have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid (29% of the 443 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid service brakes?
No recall currently lists service brakes for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 113,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,900 (half paid between $6,600 and $7,700), from 45 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most frequent phrase is “check brake”, in 31 of 129 complaints, followed by “regen brakes” (29).
Other 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
- Steering problems (110)
- Engine problems (74)
- Electrical System problems (64)
See all 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid problems or service brakes problems across all Escape Hybrid years.