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1FMCU93168K••••••2008 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 4.4× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford ESCAPE build (49 vs 11).
49on this build
1709on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedSteering 38Power Train 10Vehicle Speed Control 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringDec 2025
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…
Electrical SystemJun 2020
Suddenly the brake system fails causing the brake pedal to go all the way to floor making it difficult to stop properly
Power TrainJul 2017
Driving on the highway, the "wrench light appeared and suddenly the car jolted forward almost creating an accident by rapidly slowing the vehicle, once control was regained I moved to the side of the road. I was then able to get the vehicle home on "limp" mode, where the vehicle…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2015
I had traveled about 8 miles and was traveling at 40mph when the speed of the vehicle remained at 40mph without my foot being on gas pedal (cruise was not on). I successfully stop at traffic light with engine still excelarating (rpms were at 2k)). While sitting at light the…
SteeringAug 2024
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,…
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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 1FMCU93168KB66515 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.