2008 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 110 complaints for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 110 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 106 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 21 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 30 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 106 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 73,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
I was stopped at a signal. When the light turned, I pressed down on the accelerator and the car started to move as normal. Just past the intersection, the gas engine shut down, a red light came on and the car lost all power. The car behind me struck us. Upon going to the dealership, they knew that the electronic cooling pump had failed. There was not many questions, as they described what the symptoms were.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the "turn off engine immediately" warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited approximately 30 minutes before the vehicle was restarted. After the vehicle was restarted, a lock with a key warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per an unknown recall for the same failure in 2013.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Brakes 155 complaints
- Steering 111 complaints
- Electrical system 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints