2008 Ford Escape driver assistance problems

Filed Jul 14, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 67,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to turn. The contact stated that the air bag and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · VA

ABS light on, vehicle stalling, dragging while driving 40mph or over. Brake petal non functional. *c1313, c1480, c1481 Brake hoses restricted not allowing brake pressure in caliber *HCU damage *Sway bar links damage, excessive noise and play

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

My vehicle mileage is 58049 original. I noticed while I was driving, within the last 8 months. I wouldn't get an alert about the odometer reading that would say regen brakes disabled I also noticed when I try to stop, the brake pedal would buckle while pressing it. And the vehicle didn't seem to notice that I'm trying to stop, it would eventually stop. It's a good thing that I'm not a tailgater cuz I would have clocked any vehicle in front of me. Here is a copy of the service forum that gary yeoman ford daytona beach florida print it out for me. They told me that I need to have my hand on the emergency brake or my foot on the emergency break whenever I'm breaking out just in case. I bought this vehicle brand new, I have always taken it to ford for any if any repairs. I literally have every receipt, if they haven't already faded through the years. The hybrid battery died after 7 years oh, pretty much on the 6th year I noticed it wasn't holding a charge longer than 24 hours. I inquired at the dealership they told me it would be 10k to replace. I still have it on the vehicle oh, I just get poor mileage now. I am in no financial predicament to afford a trade in newer major repairs. I'm just discouraged considering with such low mileage the most important part of a vehicle which is the braking system is going if not already gone. I am disabled so I do not drive often, the vehicle sits in the driveway more than its on the road. I've not traveled a far distances with the vehicle, mostly doctor's appointments and picking up medication and grocery store. That's it, now I've come to a crossroads not sure what to do how about this conundrum.

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 5 miles · NY

I'm scared to drive my car. Sometimes the wheel locks when I'm driving , also the wheel shakes like I'm on a rollercoaster . I can't drive over 20 MPH because the wheel starts to shake even more

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 80,000 miles · AZ

"stop safely now". It did a couple times while driving and now it won't turn on at all.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · 210,850 miles · MI

There have been numerous times where my car would suddenly stall or freeze up when making turns or pressing the gas after coming to a complete stop. By stalling I mean taking a second or two to accelerate then jerking kinda hard once I hit the gas pedal. When the car would freeze up, the traction and check engine indicator flashes and the steering wheel is completely stuck in place and I'd have to restart the car to get it going again. It doesnt freeze or stall on the highway but it always happens on city streets.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 99,777 miles · AZ

I own a 2008 ford escape that has recently been diagnosed with a known recalled issue with the torque sensor. Error code b2278. It has caused the electric power steering assist to turn off. My vehicle currently has no power steering due to this issue that has already been recalled. My vehicle falls under the model and year that ford recalled the part on, however the ford motor company is claiming they have no responsibility in the repair or replacement of the part. Luckily I was at a slow speed when the power steering went out and did not cause an accident.

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 99,700 miles · AZ

Recalled other models identical to mine for the exact issue I am having with the airbag clock spring; however, did not recall mine for some reason. Car has 99.7k miles I am absolutely furious nothing has been done about this issue for select cars while others have been corrected. The dealership my car was taken to was too incompetent to repair the issue.(cactus jacks)

Filed Oct 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 125,000 miles · TX

Today is 10/1/2019. I dropped my kids off at school came home and my neighbor son had missed the bus. I was on my way to take him to school when after I started my car my steering wheel wouldn't turn. First I thought I had done something wrong so I parked it and tried to reverse and turn the wheel again same thing happened. My electric steering wheel has gone out or is no longer working there was a recall before I got the vehicle 14s05 but with previous owner. I went to 3 different places saying the same thing how can a recall that claims to be fixed not be fixed thank god my truck was parked already so now they are saying it could cost 800-1800 and I have to take it to a ford place so disappointed. I purchase the truck in 2017 so approximately 2 years later and this happens.

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Body, Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · OH

The ABS module is bad read tons of forums same problem I almost died due to this. Second quarter panels starting to rust. This shouldn't happen law was passed in 70s to prevent this. Reqd tons of forums people same problem both need recall asap