2008 Ford Escape Hybrid: engine failure

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Steering · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel seized. The power steering failure warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with power steering assist failure. The mechanic informed the contact that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that a recall for the steering had expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Engine · 122,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact noticed a rattling noise emerging from the engine compartment and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to metro ford (5422 wayne terr, madison, wi 53718) where it was determined that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Steering · 140,000 miles · MD

Sunday afternoon around approximately 3pm (10/21/2018) I was driving and my steering wheel became stiff without any warning, and I was unable to move it. In the car with me was my friend, and myself. On the first instance this day, I was pulling into a parking lot, and without warning my car beeped twice, and the steering wheel went completely stiff. Thankfully, I was able to just park where I was, turn the car off and back on, and the problem seemed to be gone. About 15 minutes later, as I was in the intersection coming out of that parking lot, my steering went out again. There were no lights on the dashboard, and no beeping occurred. I could not move the wheel, and I was traveling in the direction of other vehicles that were turning, and I was very close to hitting them. Again, thankfully, I was able to get to a spot straight ahead to park and I ended up leaving my car there overnight. My friend and I almost wrecked in a busy 4-way intersection due to a manufacturer mistake, as I have recognized online through multitudes of other complaints for similar situations. This is dangerous. Someone needs to take responsibility, as the vehicle (a 2008 ford escape hybrid), gave me no warning whatsoever before the steering wheel seized up.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 180,000 miles · CT

Multiple episodes of "stop safely now" (after new engine ($8000) was put in 6/2014). At time of engine replacement, recall for power steering module was completed. Fast forward to 3/2017.... Monday morning (8am) new 'wrench' light goes on in dash. Drop kids at daycare and when I restart car (830am) and went to back out of the driveway - no power steering!!! Good thing ford took care of that recall back in 2014...*sarcasm* now they say that the only way it would be covered under recall was if loss of power steering occurred within 12 months of recall being completed. This car has been nothing but a headache and 2 ford dealerships that do not stand behind the ford name or their service!

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Steering · 150,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/04/17*lj

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · HI

While driving my 2008 ford escape hybrid on a residential street, the red triangle light came on, with a warning to "stop now, pull over." luckily I was already driving slowly and I stopped safely. The engine then died. I tried restarting, but the red triangle came back on, and the engine died again. I had the vehicle towed to local ford dealership. They diagnosed the problem as a dead hybrid battery, with a replacement cost $12,000. Unfortunately, the 8-yr battery warranty expired just a few months prior to this. I asked about recall 14s19, which seems to be related to this problem. The dealer and ford corp customer service both said my specific VIN was not covered by the recall. About 18 months prior to this, I had the same experience, with the red triangle warning light coming on while I was driving on a residential street. I had the vehicle towed to the same dealer. Their initial diagnosis was a dead hybrid battery, which would be covered under warranty. The next day, the dealer called back to say they had discussed the problem with ford corporation, and they changed the diagnosis. They replaced the "ignition switch and housing" (not covered under warranty) for $743. The car ran ok until the problem recurred this month.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Steering · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the power steering seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 04/08/16*lj

Filed Jun 17, 2015 · Steering · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the power steering seized without warning. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Steering · 300,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the right and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 300,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Steering · 81,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2014 · Steering · 117,540 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently. The contact mentioned that a knocking noise emitted from the steering column as the power steering seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the contact's vehicle was affected by recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. However, the second day after the software was reprogrammed the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the entire steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,540.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Steering · 115,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.