2008 Ford Escape Engine Problems
NHTSA has 273 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Ford Escape, 14% of all 1,974 complaints for this model year. That is #11 highest engine complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 72,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 273
- 14% of 1,974
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 72,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Ford Escape engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 5, 2008, latest Mar 2, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Ford Escape
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Escape model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Ford Escape have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 273 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Ford Escape, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 72,000 miles.
- Which Ford Escape year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2017 Ford Escape has the most engine complaints (1,991), compared with 273 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Ford Escape?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Escape is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.