2008 Ford Escape Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2008 Ford Escape?
120 owners have reported engine problems on the 2008 Ford Escape, 6% of all complaints for this year and the 6th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 45,000–105,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
120 complaints 6% of all 2008 complaints 68,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (109 of 120). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Escape year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2008 Ford Escape. See all 5 recalls for this year.
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Other 2008 Ford Escape problems
Common questions
What are common 2008 Ford Escape engine problems?
Complaints most often name the cooling system and engine.
At what mileage do 2008 Ford Escape engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 45,000–105,000 miles. The middle value is about 68,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2008 Ford Escape engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2008 Ford Escape. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Escape year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Escape, with 1,990 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.