2008 Ford Escape Problems and Repair Histories

Ford Escape in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	3000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	14000	20	Rear signal bulb was replaced
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	9000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	21000	0	Brought in for A/C problem ... blowing hot air on driver, cold air on passenger ... parts were ordered.  While there they fixed a rattle in the rear hatch. TSB#10-8-6. AC blowing hot air on driver, cold air on passenger.
Sep	2010	22000	0	Returned for same rear hatch rattle. Rear hatch latch was replaced which seems to have done the trick.
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	33000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	59000	360	Leaking Transmission fluid from Integrated AC condenser / transmission cooler. NOT covered under powertrain warranty
Sep	2012	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		0	trans cooler leaking, replaced under warranty
Aug	2009	80600	600	replace front and rear brakes, this vehicle still has origanal brakes and is driven hard as I am in sales.Doing reapirs myself.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	45000		First odometer entry
May	2011	48000	0	I was having problems with loose steering as well as clicking when turning my steering wheel. On my way to the airport I was making a corner on a cloverleaf and my steering wheel locked up not allowing me to turn my truck. Had to slam brake.
Jun	2011	52000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	67000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	81000	0	Replaced struts.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	19220		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	28520	0	AC fan would only operate on MAX setting, Resistor was replaced.
Jan	2011	36580	0	Replace worn lower control arms
Apr	2011	38620	0	Oil leak which dealer couln't isolate, so put blue coloring in oil, on next oil change will try to find problem
Mar	2013	61380		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	102000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	123300	300	Windshield stress crack.
Mar	2012	150000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	2000	0	Intermittent noise when braking in back wheel. Service Manager told me that there was a bulletin problem, solution was to remove wheels and lube. Also, they reset the oil life sensor, light had come on during previous week.
Jan	2012	16000	190	The hydraulic system which helps raise back door and keep it up failed on both sides.
Mar	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009			First odometer entry
Mar	2009		500	Replaced transmission cooler, leaking bolt- known TSB. Ford refused to cover under warranty due to mileage even though this is an engineering defective bolt in their assembly.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	25000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	39000	100	Rattle near front passanger air bar. Bracket was lose and resecured.  Compass does not hold calibration. Recalibrated, still having issues.
Apr	2011	43000	0	OEM wiring harness with tow package did not work. discovered parts were missing. dealership refused to cover under warranty, issue will be addressed with Ford corporate office.
Sep	2012	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	1860		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	3100	0	The connection from transmission cooler to transmission became loose and all the transmission fluid leak out making the vehicle undriveable.
Nov	2009	17940	0	Condensor Assembly replaced as transmission fluid was leaking into airconditioning condensor ?? Also the ignition coil assembly was replaced as several fault codes were being produced. No charge due to extended repair contract.
Feb	2012	37160	0	Steering vibrating when brakes applied at highway speed. The Rotors and pads at front were replaced covered by extended warranty plan.
Aug	2012	42120	400	The Air Conditioner / Heat Blower ceased operating the dealer indicated the resistors had failed ?
Nov	2012	45220	0	The rear hatch lock does not operate and the hatch cannot be opened
Dec	2012	46500	400	The repaired rear hatched ceased operating a couple days after initial repair and has now been back to the dealer twice
Mar	2013	46500		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	19000		First odometer entry
Jul	2010	38000	100	Ignition cylinder replaced.
Feb	2011	45000	0	Malfunction of satellite radio
Nov	2011	59000	0	Speaker distorted. Speaker replaced
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in United Arab Emirates
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	0		First odometer entry
May	2013	76260	1500	The brake pedal was soft and could hear "air leakage" sound, brake action could not kick-in before the pedal almost hitting bottom. Quite scary as it took longer to stop the vehicle. Needed master cylinder and HCU unit (for solenoid valve).

 

Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	5000	0	mini overhead console door would fly open every time i hit a bump, or i would not be able to keep it to stay closed at all. new console installed, and it's working properly. hard ridge formed in drivers seat under left thigh. ford shop sent it to an upholstery shop to repair.
Dec	2008	21000	0	Transmission fluid leaking from transmission cooler.
Jan	2009	21000	0	check engine light on. There was a TSB for moving the vent hole in the gas tank. The original position got plugged with ice. Also there was a loose hose under the hood. Possibly from previous repair?
Jun	2009	27000	0	Air conditioner barely cooling. weather strips on both front doors loose at bottom. doors not sealing completely. new ones ordered by dealer's shop.
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	24180		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	29760	0	R rear axle seal replaced, warranty Front strut top stabilizers loose/worn; replaced under warranty
Dec	2011	50220	550	rear shock absorbers worn & leaking, replaced with non-OEM parts
Oct	2012	67200	200	LF Swaybar End Link replaced
Mar	2013	76880		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010	19000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	24000	35	Replaced blower motor resistor
Oct	2012	29000	400	Front rotor warped, replaced both rotors and brake pads
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008		0	Ok, this is the third time I've tried to enter this, not going to retype everything again. Two front sway bar (or stabilizer bar) links replaced in Dec 2008 at the same time the fluid leak was fixed. Covered under warranty.
Dec	2008		0	Noticed fluid leak in on my garage floor. Brought vehicle in for service. Diagnosis: Transmission Cooler leak. Warranty repair: Transmission cooler - core assembly in a/c. Also noticed improved fuel economy from 19.2 to 23mpg!!!

 

Ford Escape in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009		0	transmission oil cooler leak
Mar	2013	92000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	12400		First odometer entry
Apr	2008	14640	0	Replaced transmission fluid cooler under warranty. TSB exists. Fuel economy magically improved from 12 to 21 mpg with no explanation given.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	56000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	56700	70	Car in shop (Monro Muffler)to have two tires mounted, balanced and rotated. Service mgr. told me the front pads were "metal on metal"! Quoted $500 for rotors and pad installed. I tore brakes down; pads= 1/8" min. Liar, liar, pants on fire!!
Mar	2013	67000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	10000	0	Car in for oil change, mechanic discovered leaking rear shock
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	43000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	44000	168	Replaced the charcoal filter on the vent line. The light still comes on and indicates a leak but they could not find one.
Jan	2012	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	23000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	25700	0	Transmission leak involving the trans cooler and vent tube. Small leak found during regular oil change,become steadily worse quickly after. Ford replacing with new and larger unit under warranty.
Feb	2010	27700	0	Fuel fill stopped prematurely due to kinked vent tube. Repaired under warranty. Loose steering link found during oil change safety inspection. Repaired under warranty.
Aug	2010	29000	0	Idler pulley bearing going bad (had gotten noisy).
Dec	2012	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	8060	8	Loss of bolt cap on rear wiper.
Oct	2009	20460	0	A/C heat fan would not function except at high speed position.
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	14260		First odometer entry
May	2009	21080	0	Leaking coming from front end. Fixed under the warranty free of charge. Well known problem - TSB 08-16-12
Mar	2010	30380	0	Oil leak from the front cover gasket and crank shaft seal. Front cover gaskets have been replaced by dealership under warranty
Aug	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	16000		First odometer entry
May	2009	17000	0	rear hatch rattle during drive on bumpy terrain
Jul	2009	20000	0	Hatch rattle and dash rattle repaired. Did repair myself removed center console and center dash trim and applied electrical tape on 6 clips on center console trim that was rubbing on dash frame. Rear latch was fixed with electrical tape as well.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	15000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	36000	0	Brake pulsation, right front wheel, causing vibration in steering. Mostly occurs when braking on highway in traffic at speed greater than 30mph. Right caliper and rotor replaced, Caliper frozen, caused premature wear of rotor, pads replaced.
Jun	2009	46000	50	ABS sensor failure. Activated ABS when vehicle placed in drive. Unable to driv vehicle, needed tow.
Aug	2009	47000	50	Transmission fluid leak from transmission cooler line.
Oct	2011	88000	50	Right front axle and 4wd unit (TCU) failure
Feb	2013	110000	0	control arms, axle, front struts, rear shocks, front caliper

 

Ford Escape in Vermont, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	11000	0	Rear window leaking water on inside and rattle at rear window. Corrected. Rear window defroster. 3 bands quit working. Parts ordered
Dec	2008	12000	0	3 bands quit working. Parts ordered Month: November 2008, Repaired 12/26/2008.
Jun	2009	18000	22	One of the pins on the factory towing package wire harness that connects to the car to the trailer corroded away. This also happened on my 2001 Escape. I had only towed my boat 5 times. Didn't even bother to report to Ford. It would happen again
Oct	2009	22000	0	Front end creaked steering wheel, shock tightened loose bolts. Rear door rattled. Checked and tightened rear door struts. Still rattled. Determined that needs new door latch. Greased latch for now and ordered new latch to be installed at a later date
Jun	2010	31000	200	Rear door rattled and was repaired. Transmission started to slip and was returned to have transmission repaired. There was a recall for hose leaking to transmission cooler. Hose was replaced (warranty) and trans flushed (30k miles)
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	1000	0	Discovered trash in the paint in small area. Problem 1 Trip 2: An improvement was made during Problem 1 Trip 1, but still was not repaired to our satisfaction.
Sep	2009	31000	0	Defective drivers side back window regulator.
Nov	2009	35000	0	Transmission cooler leaking and replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Northwest Territory, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	11160		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	12400	0	Gas tank was slow filling. The dealer told me that almost all of their 2007 and 2008 Escapes have a problem where the gas tank vent gets clogged with ice and dirt. There is apparantly a TSB on it. They fixed and cleaned the fuel tank vent as per the TSB.
May	2008	15500	0	Had transmission fluid puddles under car. The transmission cooler developed a leak. TSB issued for this. The service rep told me the bolt attaching the fluid hose to the cooler corrodes and and everything must be replaced. After only one year of service?
Sep	2008	20460	0	During visit for oil change and brake job, mechanic noticed front left sway bar linkage needed to be replaced.
Jun	2009	26660	0	Bushing on sway bar linkage.
Aug	2009	31620	0	A gear on the front axle that monitors the Electronic Stability Control system (and thus the antilock brakes) was cracked, sending false signals to the ESC, causing the anitlock brakes to activate when driving.
May	2010	38440	0	Noticed ABS kicking in slightly. Replaced front brakes. Front Stability Control ring cracked (twice now) and replaced.  Got car back and noticeable knocking sound in front. Stabilizer bar links cracked... again. Very weak metal.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2008		0	I picked up new vehicle with 16.9 miles. Discovered the left turn indicator did not clear after completing the turn.
May	2008		0	Also discovered 2 leaks of water on pass. floor within 50 additional miles. I returned the Escape to the dealer with ~85 miles. Repaired turn signal.
Jun	2009	19000	240	Automatic transmission fluid leak. They claimed that it was a condensor but it really seemed to be the tank on the radiator or the threaded connecton to it became loose and leaked ATF on the driveway.
Mar	2013	88000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	23000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	25000	0	dealer detected idler arm problem during test drive at a scheduled maintenance visit- was repaired under warranty at no cost
Sep	2009	30000	0	accelerator cable broke while car was being driven, car was towed, part was replaced
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	5000		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	5800	0	Check Engine light. found to be a loose gas cap.
Jan	2009	6000	0	Gas cap light came on. After several attempts to correct with no luck the problem cleared itself after several hours.
Mar	2009	7600	0	Check Engine light came on. Found to be a faulty gas cap. Replaced under warranty
Nov	2012	38500	100	Rear seat will not stay secure as the seat latch will not stay engaged. The seat is rarely folded down so there was little use on the latch itself.
Apr	2013	42000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	4340		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	35960	0	Transmission oil leaking from Transmission cooler / Airconditioning condensor. Ford had issued a TSB for this problem, and the dealer installed a new cooler and condensor then washed the engine bay. No cost. Back on the road in 4 hours.
Jul	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	9000	0	Problem with dealer-installed remote start.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	22940		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	24800	0	found water dripping off dome's light that at first could not be repaired and needed to bring in for 2 days at least. When car dropped off, floor mat was dripping water. However, dealer says "could not duplicate." Want to get rid off car now.
Dec	2010	37820	0	seems tranny keeps leaking after a recall. dealer says is not under warranty any longer.
Mar	2011	44640		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	11000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	20000	50	throttle linkage required lubrication
Aug	2010	31000	0	Defective pulley wheel ( belt wheel )
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	120000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	120000	0	Upper idler pulley needed to be replaced.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	93620		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	115320	40	Wheel vibration traced to broken strap of the air pressure sensor.
Mar	2013	119660		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2013	39060		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	39060	226	Pothole related

 

Ford Escape in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	8000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	12000	0	CD player did not eject properly. Replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013	37000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Delaware, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	3000	0	Rubber weatherstrip around sunroof was cracked and needed to be replaced. Due mostly to defect in rubber, or out of shelf-life material used.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	1000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	68000	0	Driver side wheel bearing
Nov	2009	77000	0	Replaced driver side wheel bearing.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008		0	Rear Bumper Paint Peeling off.
Apr	2009		0	Rear Doors paint was pealing off and rust was forming under doors. Repainted rear doors.
May	2010		0	Rear Doors repainted Rust appearing under doors again.
Oct	2010		0	The Paint on rear doors was flaking off again and showing rust. Doors repainted. Currently doors ares showing rust a year later. I give up!
Jun	2012	41000	100	Replaced ABS tone rings both front axle.
Dec	2012	46000	0	Replaced sway bar link. Parts came from NAPA

 

Ford Escape in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	24000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	25000	0	The radio / CD player stopped working.
Jan	2013	68300	500	Needed to replace the front brake pads and rotors.
Mar	2013	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	65000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	72700	500	Hybrid battery a/c system at the rear of the car has to have the blend door actuator replaced. $25 part but you have to take apart the inside of the car to get to it...
Mar	2013	81000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	46000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	52500	250	ABS light, emergency brake light, and HUD reported brake problem. Diagnosed as ABS module shorted out. Module replaced, reprogrammed at Ford dealer (originally taken to CarMax).
Mar	2013	53000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008		0	Warranty repair - vapor canister for pollution control

 

Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008	1000		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	16000	0	Warning light came on about a transmission problem, but nothing was apparent in the operation of the vehicle. Happened initally when operating on battery, but became more frequent, happening when running gas or electric engine.
Feb	2009	21000	0	Display indicated "Stop Safely Now" as vehicle came to a complete stop. Had to power off, unlock doors, and restart vehicle.
Oct	2010	47000	0	Fixed a temperature difference between driver and passenger side vents. Covered by a TSB and under warranty as it was originally reported while still under warranty.
Jul	2012	63000	100	Two codes were reported, repaired under a combination of extended warranty and a technical service bulletin. The water pump needed to be repaired/replaced.
Mar	2013	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	4000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	20000	0	HV Batt AC Actuator arm replaced, via TSB.
Jul	2009	24000	0	Hatch Glass latch came undone. Whole window replaced.
Nov	2009	28000	0	Knocking sound from inside dash. Replaced drivers blend door actuator on HVAC system.
Jun	2012	60000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	22940		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	24800	0	intermittently a loud "clunk" was heard and felt when braking in reverse and sometimes when turning the steering wheel. Replaced front 2 lower control arms.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	3000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	39000	100	Broken tire pressure sensor
Mar	2013	47000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	18600	100	Check engine light appeared. Codes were read and a new oxygen sensor was fitted. No driveability issues were noticed, just the warning light. Problem is fixed.
Mar	2011	36580	0	Passenger seat bottom wrinkled on outside bolster. Seems to be a separation of the leather and the foam support material. Dealer replaced seat bottom with new assembly.
Dec	2011	58280	0	Developed clunk at low speeds on left side. Both left and right end links were replaced under factory extended warranty
Feb	2012	60120	0	Heater actuators were replaced. Blew hot one side, cold other, or with a/c, the opposite. Still fighting about bill-have Ford extended warranty.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	26000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	35000	0	AC stopped blowing cold, dealer topped up coolant and added dye to assist in finding leak if one existed. Also, side mirror broken while at dealer, being replaces at dealer expense.
Nov	2011	39000	400	Needed new rotors at only 40k miles. Strange on a hybrid since half the work is done by the electric motor.
Apr	2013	42000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008		0	Had rear hatch lock replaced and driver side defogger repaired under warranty
Apr	2010	31500	0	Engine down on power at start of day. Could not get above 30 MPH/3000 RPM. Dealer could not duplicate problem. No check engine light. Not had problem since.
Mar	2013	77000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	19000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	30000	0	There was a rattle coming from the rear window area. The service consultant said that he'd seen the problem before. The repair/replacement took care of the problem.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007		800	Air conditioning compressor replaced due to factory defect. Covered under manufacturer's warranty, so cost was not incurred.
Mar	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	69000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	69000	900	Water pump for the Hybrid's battery system failed.
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Escape in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	30000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	32000	0	Transmission cooler leaking.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.