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1FMCU93198K••••••2008 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2008 Ford ESCAPE build (33 vs 11).
33on this build
1709on the model
154builds in total
Most reportedSteering 25Power Train 6Engine 2Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringFeb 2026
The power steering started going out at low speeds and eventually just stopped working. The car keeps saying power steering assist fault. The power steering no longer works
StructureJul 2019
The contact owns a 2008 ford escape. While the vehicle was approaching a stop sign, the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
SuspensionMar 2019
Right rear wheel well rusted out and tower holding the shock in place is completely rusted out
Power TrainJun 2010
I have a ford escape 08, and about 6 months ago I noticed that it started leaking at the front of the vehicle, which at the beginning I thought it was the air conditioner. But then searching on the web I realized that the problem was the vehicle oil cooler transmission and now…
SteeringNov 2023
The contact called on behalf of his girlfriend who owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was firm and difficult to maneuver. After coming to a stop, the failure progressed, and the steering wheel became extremely firm.…
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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 1FMCU93198KC32537 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.