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1FMCU59H38K••••••2008 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford ESCAPE HYBRID build (22 vs 11).
22on this build
382on the model
34builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 7Service Brakes 6Steering 5Engine And Engine Cooling 4
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMar 2026
The power steering torque sensor went out. It was recalled, the repair was made, but the part is failing again. It is creating a safety issue. Ford won't re-repair. The part they put in is failing again. It has been less than 15 years since they put in the recalled part
Power TrainJul 2020
Multiple service lights turn on, all gauges go to zero while driving, seemingly random. I have had the cluster replaced and had the same problem with a new cluster. Looks like the same issue as described in 10024328/ ford TSB 08-3-6. Information on the issue is not available
Service BrakesJun 2019
Driving at 35mph ABS light came on then check brakes followed by brake regen disengaged. This created no stopping of vehicle and running through stop light. Fortunately, there were no vehicles coming from other directions. Still no brakes and appears to be a known issue by…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2015
I received a recall letter from ford in october 2014 stating that the motor electronics coolant pump may fail causing the engine to overheat causing it to lose power and stall and increasing the risk of a crash. So far I have never received a notice to bring the car in to fix…
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2014
A warning appeared "stop safely now." we pulled over and restarted. We were able to drive the vehicle in for service without the light coming on again. The diagnosis was a bad throttle body and it was replaced under warranty and listed as a recall in the service report
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU59H38KB80030 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.