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2008 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (8%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 265 repairs.
2008 Ford Escape electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Escape
Engine not specified
| 14000 mi US $20 |
Rear signal bulb was replaced |
| 126000 mi US $600 |
Compressor |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 49300 mi | Car sits for 1 day, battery is completely dead. Had it to 2 different dealerships and one independent mechanic. No on can find problem. Have to keep portable jumper in car to start it every time. Ford offers no help! |
| 107000 mi US $1400 |
Tons of repairs. Over $1400.00 and car still would not start without being jump started every day. |
| 39000 mi US $100 |
Compass does not hold calibration. Recalibrated, still having issues. |
| 43000 mi | 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. |
| 45000 mi | Malfunction of satellite radio |
| 59000 mi | Speaker distorted. Speaker replaced |
| 20500 mi | Brought in for A/C problem ... blowing hot air on driver, cold air on passenger ... parts were ordered. TSB#10-8-6. AC blowing hot air on driver, cold air on passenger. |
| 28520 mi | AC fan would only operate on MAX setting, Resistor was replaced. |
| 175800 mi US $50 |
Blower resistor replaced Blown passenger front speaker |
| 17841 mi | 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. |
| 41820 mi C $400 |
The Air Conditioner / Heat Blower ceased operating the dealer indicated the resistors had failed ? |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 99200 mi | Tailgate will no longer open. Upon doing some research, I have discovered it's a common problem for Escapes & the repair is rather costly. I am debating as to whether or not to bother undertaking this repair on a vehicle that is quite literally falling apart under me. |
| 11000 mi | Rear window defroster. 3 bands quit working. Parts ordered |
| 12000 mi | 3 bands quit working. Parts ordered Month: November 2008, Repaired 12/26/2008. |
| 18000 mi US $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 |
| 114000 mi US $2500 |
Musty odor required complete dashboard to be removed and parts replaced |
| 24000 mi US $35 |
Replaced blower motor resistor |
| 49000 mi | Fixed jammed overhead light switch |
| 56500 mi US $80 |
Replaced dome lamp fixture |
| 60000 mi US $30 |
Replaced fan resistor |
| 51286 mi US $427 |
Dome light was not working properly. Electrical short repaired |
| 55180 mi | battery exchange |
| 88040 mi C $21 |
Blower speed resistor |
| 77500 mi C $375 |
cabin air blender motor replaced |
| 20460 mi | A/C heat fan would not function except at high speed position. |
| 31000 mi | Defective drivers side back window regulator. |
| I picked up new vehicle with 16.9 miles. Discovered the left turn indicator did not clear after completing the turn. | |
| Repaired turn signal. | |
| 2000 mi | The dealer said that the leak was caused by an air conditioning condensate drain that was plugged. That is odd because the previous month the reason for the same leak was a body seam that was not sealed correctly. They undercoated both front wheel wells |
| 9000 mi | Problem with dealer-installed remote start. |
| 27000 mi | Air conditioner barely cooling. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 12000 mi | CD player did not eject properly. Replaced under warranty. |
| 127720 mi | Headlight bulb replaced by me |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 25000 mi US $125 |
Battery weak, replaced. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 20000 mi | HV Batt AC Actuator arm replaced, via TSB. |
| 28000 mi | Knocking sound from inside dash. Replaced drivers blend door actuator on HVAC system. |
| 95000 mi US $750 |
Compressor, condensor & expansion valve replaced & recahrged |
| 46700 mi | 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. |
| 60000 mi US $250 |
I noticed air-con not working. Took to specialized mechanic who diagnosed hole in condensor. His price for new condensor too steep, so I promised to come back after purchasing elsewhere. Fee was for gas refill and labor. |
| 60000 mi US $60 |
Due to diagnosis 3 weeks earlier, I purchased a condensor for mechanic to instal (his were too expensive). He had told me there was a hole in condensor, so not retaining freon/gas. |
| 64600 mi US $350 |
Had to replace dead compressor. Due to specific circumstances and high ambient temperatures, I accepted a second-hand compressor with a 6-mth warranty. It seemed to blow some cold air at first, but it never worked to capacity. |
| 70000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced 12-volt (starter) battery. (Vehicle had been sitting for 2 months, with battery connected.) Gas low. Evac and recharged coolant. Checked for leaks. |
| 35000 mi | 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. |
| 55000 mi | Ac compressor leak, fixed under extended warranty |
| 5000 mi | Had rear hatch lock replaced and driver side defogger repaired under warranty |
| 99200 mi US $2400 |
Needed to have AC condenser and compressor replaced. Also had Hybris system looked at (seemed to be related to AC Issue, Hybrid is working correctly. |
| 118000 mi US $75 |
Replacing Center dome light group. Switch broken, light no longer works when doors are opened. |
| 77000 mi US $2100 |
Complete overhaul of AC system - new compressor and evaporator due to leaks and cracks in the old system. |
| 59720 mi | Heater actuators were replaced. Blew hot one side, cold other, or with a/c, the opposite. Still fighting about bill-have Ford extended warranty. |
| 78000 mi | AC would not blow cold. Shop took it in and recharged with dye to find leak. |
| 81000 mi US $1800 |
Multiple leaks in AC system requiring multiple parts. |
| 25000 mi | The radio / CD player stopped working. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 2000 mi US $800 |
Air conditioning compressor replaced due to factory defect. Covered under manufacturer's warranty, so cost was not incurred. |
| 145000 mi US $75 |
[light] not worth fixing. |
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