2008 Ford Escape HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 443 owner complaints about the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has problems
443 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 129 | 7 |
| Steering | 110 | 2 |
| Engine | 74 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 64 | 0 |
| Power train | 43 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 37 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 20 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 44 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do service brakes problems start?
113kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 123 service brakes complaints. 30% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes
53 owners mentioned a cost$5,000median
Steering
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,287median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2008 vs. every other Escape Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Escape Hybrid median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid safety ratings
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB (Later release) in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Electronic Throttle Body MalfunctionNo recall
- Loss of power steering while drivingNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Escape Hybrid owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated he depressed the brake to the floorboard to…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake was applied however, was spongy and slow to respond. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The Regan brakes disable failure message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED JORDAN FORD (609 E JEFFERSON BLVD, MISHAWAKA, IN…
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