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2008 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 Ford Escape, 9% of all 1,974 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 11 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 102,820 miles.

Brakes complaints
171
9% of 1,974
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
102,820 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Escape brake complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 1, 2007, latest Apr 14, 2026.

2008 Ford Escape brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter132007 Q42011 Q32014 Q12016 Q22018 Q22020 Q22022 Q22026 Q2
171 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2020 Q3 (13).

Brakes recalls for the 2008 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200582 (6%)
  2. 200671 (15%)
  3. 200752 (20%)
  4. 2008171 (9%)
  5. 2009130 (8%)
  6. 201078 (4%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201224 (4%)
  9. 2013107 (4%)
  10. 201447 (2%)
  11. 201535 (3%)
  12. 201629 (3%)
  13. 201758 (2%)
  14. 201831 (2%)
  15. 201910 (2%)
  16. 202047 (3%)
  17. 202150 (14%)
  18. 202234 (15%)
  19. 20234 (4%)
  20. 20243 (4%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Escape have brake problems?
NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 Ford Escape, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 102,820 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape has the most brake complaints (171), compared with 171 for the 2008.
Is there a brake recall for the 2008 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Escape is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.