2008 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and problems
No recalls and 443 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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2008 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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 having issue begin…
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 on several occasions…
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 failure recurred…
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 not notified of the…
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 vehicle failed to…
Escape Hybrid model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 178 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 219 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 124 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 443 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 153 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 37 | 3 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2008 Escape Hybrid has the most complaints (443). All Ford Escape Hybrid years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- Owners have filed 443 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (129 complaints), followed by steering (110).
- How many 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 13 of 443 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 13, 2026.