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2008 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Ford Escape, 3% of all 1,974 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 48,709 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
65
3% of 1,974
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
48,709 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 13, 2007, latest May 17, 2025.

2008 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter42007 Q32009 Q22011 Q12013 Q22016 Q12018 Q42021 Q12025 Q1
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2025 Q2; peak 2018 Q4 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 2005500 (36%)
  2. 200673 (16%)
  3. 200729 (11%)
  4. 200865 (3%)
  5. 200928 (2%)
  6. 201042 (2%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201215 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201542 (4%)
  12. 201641 (4%)
  13. 201789 (3%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201923 (4%)
  16. 202036 (2%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20227 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Escape have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Ford Escape, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,709 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Escape has the most suspension complaints (500), compared with 65 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Ford Escape is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.