My 2008 escape has been to dealer for repair for major issues. 1) I had a problem with the steering wheel 2) I had a problem with the gas pedal getting stuck, 3) I had a problem with the leak of transmission fluid I thank god that the this happen to the car while its under warranty, so the dealer replace the parts for free. I just cant understand with so many complaints with all the same problems the government has not done anything about it. So many unhappy customers has to spend extra money in hard times to get there car repair. I called ford and they just told me that they will noted in my account. What will that do for me nothing!
2008 Ford Escape steering complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While driving 35 MPH when the steering wheel vibrated. When the vehicle was started it would lose power steering. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on so that the power steering would reset. The failure occurred every time he drove the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced . The dealer ordered the part and the vehicle will be repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 59725 and the current mileage was 60212.
Tccf transmission cooler condenser failure- july 16,2008 repaired; -leaking -slipping on shifting-had very little transmission oil on dip stick when repaired at dealership under the 36,000 limited warranty--after 4 days july 20, 2008 wife was rear ended by a dwi traveling at estimated more than 75 to 80 MPH(my wife traveling on a state highway at normal regulated speed of 50 MPH) -damages of over $13,500 to our car-all shop and repairs done by ford dealership , our only shop and service place for this escape 2008. On february 9, 2010(at 21,000 miles later the 2nd tccf-leaking fluid seen in snow-dealership after contact with ford.com replaced and repaired under good will customer plan of the dealership. They also replaced on our complaint of a "clacking" type noise , a steering right front assembly at no cost to us) there evidently a tsb on it. In addition we have a heating-cooling flow of air from our heat and air vents problem-temperatures not as we regulate them.. The dealership had replaced a actuator in behind dash(have record of that along with all service dates on ford ownership home page-believe it about on previous service for oil change) on completion of recent repairs and our vehicle returned to us on february 18, 2010 we advised the service manager of the continuing air-heat regulator problem-advised they would reexamine it on next service or at our convenience. The dealership has stood behind the ford, we must admit that-but our inconvenience and the so many that have seen by others on the internet seem to warrant a recall as to all three related problems--some of which seem to be related to the same tcc problems.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. She stated that the power steering would lock intermittently while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the torque sensor failed and needed to be reprogrammed. There were no recalls for the failure and no repairs were made to date. The failure and current mileages were under 78,000. Updated 3/16/10 *cn updated 06/17/10
On monday, 15 sep 2008, on my way to work (about 7am) my steering wheel locked up. I was not able to turn the wheel no matter how much I tried. I was able to stop the vehicle and shut it off. After a few minutes, I restarted the car and everything seemed fine. On tuesday, the same thing happened three different times. I called the dealer first thing wednesday morning to schedule the vehicle for service. I was told to bring the vehicle in on thursday. On my way home from work on wednesday, I was going to drop it off at the dealer so they could start right away. After exiting the highway, the steering wheel locked again and this time I could not stop before driving off the road and into a rock wall. The side airbags deployed, but I still hit my head on the steering wheel and was knocked unconscious. The dealer said he has never heard of that happening. I was going about 30 miles per hour.
When backing up in reverse, when you turn the steering wheel left or right, there is a loud clunking noise in the steering.
I purchased a new 2008 ford escape on june 2,2007. My daughter is actually coowner/driver. She got in the vehicle on wed, june 6 and when she went to start it, it was locked up. Nothing worked to get the steering, etc. To work. She said it was locked in advantrac mode. The vehicle had to be towed in to a ford dealership in charlottesville, va, where she works. They have had the vehicle ever since, and it took them 2 1/2 days to get a diagnosis to do with the power steering column. They say parts will not be availaable until july 5, 2007, which is ridiculous. Her car payment is due before then, and she has only driven 240+ miles. I believe there was a known problem with this vehicle, or it was not inspected properly before being sold. They say the parts are on backorder, which makes me think there have been more problems with this vehicle than they will admit. I would like to have ford cancel our purchase, and take this defective vehicle back. I do not want to worry about my daughter driving down the road and it locking up, causing a rollover,etc. I think this vehicle was defective and we should not have to keep it . We don't know how to get help, I will probably call the attorney general of virginia tomorrow. I am very upset over this happening, and feel that we got conned into buying a defective vehicle, so we should be compensated for our trouble, and released from this purchase. Let me know if you can help me. Thank you.
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