2008 Ford Escape: engine failure

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · Steering · 175,548 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH on the highway, the steering wheel seized. The failure was intermittent. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure recurred while reversing out of the driveway. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,548

Filed Dec 1, 2025 · Steering · 120,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a light and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn, and a crescent wrench warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was provided error code B2278 and informed that the steering column motor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2022 · Steering · 190,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and would not turn in either direction. The driver turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the steering wheel functionality returned but the power steering assist was inoperable. The driver was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The contact's husband arrived on the scene and drove the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle remained in the driveway and had not been taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact had spoken to independent mechanics who had not diagnosed the vehicle but verbally stated that there were recalls for similar years, makes, and models. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

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 Jan 6, 2020 · Steering · 150,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the contact was turning into her driveway, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and on; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown steering component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was concerned that the failure was due to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v284000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Acceleration · 196,370 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized. On another occasion, the accelerator pedal seized again and the contact had to coast the vehicle off the highway to the shoulder. The contact was almost struck from the rear by a semi truck. The contact called shimmers ford (10401 woodcrest dr nw, coon rapids, mn 55433, (612) 424-7648) and dixon ford (489 e 2nd st, dixon, il 61021, (815) 288-3366) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline. The failure mileage was 196,370.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Steering · 200,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and made it difficult to steer the vehicle. As a result, another vehicle sideswiped the contact's vehicle. The contact mentioned that the crash was minor and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Apr 10, 2019 · Steering · 170,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering column seized while driving. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the steering returned to normal. An independent mechanic confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Steering · 78,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist fault warning indicator illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was taken to bozeman ford lincoln and rv center (2900 n 19th ave, bozeman, mt 59718, (406) 587-1221) where the computer was reprogrammed; however, the failure remained and worsened. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and informed the contact that nothing else could be done. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Steering · 250,000 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where failure code: b2278 (electronic power steering, torque sensor) was located. The vehicle was later taken to eide ford lincoln (located at 800 e bismarck expy, bismarck, nd 58504, (701) 222-3500) where it was diagnosed that the steering torque sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After leaving the dealer, the steering wheel seized and the wrench warning icon illuminated. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Steering · 125,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact managed to steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company to spradley barr ford & lincoln of greeley (4901 w 29th st, greeley, co 80634, (970) 506-3600) where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the vehicle and informed the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 125,000. *bf

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.