2008 Ford Escape: check engine light

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · KY

Check engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak

Filed Sep 19, 2024 · Steering · VA

My daughter was drive to college and stopped for gas. She called me saying the power steering assist failure. But she had not lost power steering. She called me a few hours later saying she could not turn her steering wheel to get turned around to leave the school. I came to assist her and sure enough the steering was very hard to turn, the power steering assist was blink on the dash and the engine light was on. I finally got the car turned around and started back to our mechaniac. She followed behind. I found the slower I would go the harder it became to steer. I did a solid 50-55 MPH all the way there but could feel the tightness in the steering wheel. We made it to the garage. The mechanic called the next day and said he couldn't get it to start and we needed to take to a ford dealership to have the car scanned. We called the ford dealership, they said they couldn't get to it for another 2-3 weeks and referred us to a company in a 4-5 hour away to get a used part and come to us to fix. We researched if there were any recalls and found 14s05. Since we are the second owner of the car and never were notified of a recall or were told about a current recall at the time of purchase, we started to search if the recall had been fixed by the first owner (out of pocket) or through the recall. Please any information and/or guidance would be appreciated.

Filed Aug 19, 2024 · Engine, Steering · OR

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Power Steering Assist Fault," message displayed; after which, the driver became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 16, 2024 · Engine, Steering · 161,432 miles · CO

The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was firm and difficult to maneuver. After coming to a stop, the failure progressed, and the steering wheel became extremely firm. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a steering sensor rotation failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recently occurred and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V284000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 161,432.

Filed Apr 11, 2024 · TX

My car was scheduled for the mechanic for ABS brake issues on April 8, 2024. On April 1, 2024 I was driving on the highway at 65 mph when I lost power to the gas pedal. I could have been seriously injured from other motor vehicles. There was no warning lights, no messages, nothing. I got to the side of the road at about 20 mph. I turned off the vehicle and then turned it back on when the engine light came on and the wrench light. I turned it off again and on and no lights lit up. I was towed to my mechanic and they were able to repeat the incident. The mechanic took it off the tow trailer and he said there are no warning lights when he turned the car on. I told him they went off when I turned the car back on on the highway. The throttle body is the part that went bad and was replaced by the mechanic.

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Steering · 150,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the steering wheel would inadvertently move. The contact stated that the power steering and engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and upon starting the next morning the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to move. The vehicle was taken to progressive auto sales (69 jewett ave, swanton, vt 05488) where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a ford dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the brake hose was defective. The brake hose and brake pads were replaced. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle however, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle shut-off without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to the used car dealer where she purchased the vehicle, and was informed that the vehicle had a defective torque converter. The mechanic was unable to perform the repair so the vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic. After the vehicle remained in their possession for a few days, the contact called the independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle needed a new engine. The engine was replaced however, the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated upon return of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where the oxygen sensor was replaced. Holman ford turnersville (3641 route 42 south, turnersville, nj 08012) was contacted by phone and the contact was informed that there were no active recalls on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked her failures to the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v606000 (power train) and 15e045000 (suspension). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 105,000 miles · TX

While driving the ABS warning light comes on along with the check brakes took to a mechanic shop and was told it was the and module that was going out. They waited me a price of 2400 dollars to get a new module and 1200 to install. Took vehicle to the dealership and was told they could not find a problem. When I tried to drive it home the two lights came on and also the engine light. I called a weaker and had it dropped off at my house.

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 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · VA

Randomly the car will 'stall' to to speak even though it is an automatic and not a 5-speed. When I say stall I am referring to when I am stopped at a stop sign, red light, yielding to turn, etc - when I go to hit the gas the RPM's rev up high and the car speed is very low and at a rolling speed - even though I push down all of the way in order to get the car to speed up to avoid being struck my other vehicles when turning. The car will then regain all speed at once - instead of gradually. This has happened numerous times while I am trying to merge onto an oncoming interstate ramp or am at a red light or stop sign. I have missed being hit thus far but have had a few close calls. I have a check engine light on and have taken it to several dealerships and auto mechanic shops that have been unable to determine an issue with the car. They have read the check engine code and have found nothing wrong with the car.

Filed Jun 30, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 180,000 miles · TX

My vehicle will be in motion while driving and suddenly have a shifting problem. The vehicle will shake and stutter and looses power no matter how much you press your foot on the gas peddle. My engine light flashed on and off a couple times and then once my vehicle shifted, it would idle rough and act like it was going to die when I would stop at a light. This has been happening for several days now at different speeds on residential streets and the highway. The engine light has not come on since. I took it to have the error code read from the engine light coming on but it was only a generic code. One of the codes was for an airbag sensor. I do not know what is wrong with it.

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 190,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. When the vehicle was started and placed in reverse, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.