2008 Ford Escape: battery drain or dead battery

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 Mar 6, 2021 · Brakes · 88,601 miles · CA

08 ford escape hybrid-ABS light illuminated and breaks failed. While driving, stopsafe came on. Turned car off and back on approx. 5 minutes later. Abs stays on along with check breaks system and regen breaks disabled. Car has sat for 3 years. When turned on now, regular battery drains and ABS light stays on.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Steering · 131,500 miles · VA

In parking lot, power steering went away. Recently had dead battery, replaced battery and seemed to fix issue. Week later, stopped at stop light, heard click, then when pulling away from stop light no powering steering. Pulled into a parking lot, called spouse, came to parking lot, started car and powering steering working again. Drove car to dealer for repair. I see there is a recall for certain 2008 escapes, but not for the one with this VIN. Issue sounds exactly like recall for certain 2008 escapes. Why not his one?

Filed Feb 23, 2014 · Steering · 107,000 miles · MI

My wife complained one day the steering column was shaking. Then a few days later she said the power steering was not working. To get it to work, she turned the ignition on and off until it worked. I drove it a few days later and found the column shaking violently. The next morning, the battery was dead. Apparently the sensor in the column did not tell the ignition to turn off and it drained the battery. Tow truck started the battery, I drove it to the dealer and they tell me it will be $1000. Ridiculous. I have never heard nor have my friends heard of this type of issue in a car with less than 200,000 miles. Dealer says this is infrequent but from my reading on this site I am doubting their word. Ford should be more helpful with this. Share the cost or repair for free. This is a severe safety issue. Other than fires, or brakes can you imagine a more serious issue.

Filed Sep 26, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 88,000 miles · NJ

Issue happened four times in last couple months--two times with my wife-two with me-was once on highways with each of us -and once in just going into a parking lot while turning at 5 MPH or less-have a witness on last occasion a couple days back at work lot. Have also experience a battery dead-took to advance auto of hammonton, nj and advised on sunday passed that battery tested fine. The ignition has been loose-and is getting worse -the key wiggles -and on just a normal input the engine does not turn over --have to put in 2nd or 3rd time -pushing in hard to get contact. Feel , but do not know , that this issue effects both the battery and the loss of power steering on the four occasions--in any case it is a real safety issue-will not let my wife drive the car-she uses now the 2000 sel ford van we have for second car. We love the escape-but this is a serious safety issue. I have all my records on my home page ford for years-and all service records-99 per cent from dealership where bought this and many others. They have in past been great. Contacted ford.com -received a reply to my e-mail in a day from a [xxx] of ford -they are doing a very intensive study and are also saying there are no current recalls or financial assistance on what our dealership said could cost around $400 to pull down and repair.[xxx] of ford.com promised a reply and hope for solution with and in co-operation with my dealership and ford. Ford in the past has always stood up to their responsibilities for us , as has our dealership service department at lilliston ford , vineland, nj . Thanks for allowing to share this with other folks -will follow up on a conclusion in the next weeks. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · NY

The battery drains while the vehicle is off. It takes about 2 days for the battery to be completely dead. I brought the car to the ford dealership. The mechanics couldn't figure out where the drain was coming from so they flew in an engineer from the ford factory. He had them remove each fuse & put them back in 3 at a time. Then wait 2 days to see if there was a drain on that electrical line. After over 3 months of my car in the shop, they replaced the smart junction box thinking that would solve it. It didn't. The ford customer service rep I was dealing with basically told me that there's nothing else they can do. I told her that I bought the car brand new 2 yrs ago but she didn't care at all. I posted my problem on the internet & had 2 other people from across the country email me with the same exact problem. Ford is not taking responsibility for their faulty product. I've been a loyal ford customer for the last 15 years. I'm also in the military & need my car for my duties. I've taken excellent care of the vehicle from the day I bought it. Ford has completely abandoned me with this problem.