2008-2012 Ford Escape Problems -- Common Issues and Recalls

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  • @QuintonHaddock
    @QuintonHaddock Рік тому +24

    I have to say, I have an 08 escape limited 4x4 290,000 miles. Replaced a wheel bearing, and catalytic converters. Been my daily driver since 2015, it's 2023. Love the little thing.

    • @adribouss
      @adribouss Рік тому

      Original transmission?

    • @madstan8948
      @madstan8948 Рік тому

      I just got the 08 XLT with a new transmission thing so far is a beast

    • @direwolf1977
      @direwolf1977 Рік тому +1

      Shock mounts rusted out on minez😢😢😢

    • @madstan8948
      @madstan8948 Рік тому

      @@direwolf1977 yeah sadly these things have a horrible reputation for rusting out from top to bottom I’ve noticed my roof has a tiny bit of rust

    • @RDjax78
      @RDjax78 Рік тому

      How often do you change the wheel bearings? How much at the shop?

  • @sherrav3379
    @sherrav3379 Рік тому +41

    I have 350,000 miles. No typo. No major repairs. I bought it a yr later in 2013. Ford escape 3.0 Still driving it with good power and I live in the foothills. I’m always on the road.

    • @adribouss
      @adribouss Рік тому

      Original transmission?

    • @bernardosicarelli6974
      @bernardosicarelli6974 Рік тому +7

      Lot of people always say, it's a bad car, the bad, is the driver... Just need take care of it and it Will live for a long time, Just well maintenance and Will be ok for years...

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Рік тому +4

      I love my 2008 with the 3.0! No major repairs either! Only had to replace the muffler and front wheel bearings. I keep up with maintenance like fluids, brakes and battery. I think that makes a big difference!

    • @triggertherapy2232
      @triggertherapy2232 Рік тому +1

      I'm "only" at 302,000

    • @charlieterrell8816
      @charlieterrell8816 Рік тому

      Have you never lost power??

  • @bryanschermerhorn2140
    @bryanschermerhorn2140 Рік тому +14

    235,000 here. 20k ago ford dealer claimed I needed a new transmission, $7k and 4 month wait on parts. I did the standard 3X drain and refill and it’s been fine since.

    • @sherrav3379
      @sherrav3379 5 місяців тому +2

      We did the same just drain and refill.

    • @roddaman7545
      @roddaman7545 4 дні тому

      Glad to hear it. 2011 with 235,000 miles and I'm looking at transmission issues.

  • @mr.2cents.846
    @mr.2cents.846 2 роки тому +2

    Years ago I fell in love with this model. Somehow it makes me happy to drive them. Test drive almost a dozen of them.

  • @guytwo20
    @guytwo20 Рік тому +4

    Mine has 191k and it still has good power. Doing the subframe in front because it's NY and salty. Other than that I'll drive it til it quits. Best 1500.00 car I've ever owned

  • @seeya205
    @seeya205 Рік тому +4

    I have 125,000 miles on my 2008 and I never had any of these issues. I looked up the throttle body and it's only $165. It can be changed in a half hour. Easy fix! Mine is still original so I don't know how accurate this is! Besides regular maintenace like brakes and fluid changes, I have only had to replace the muffler and front wheel bearings. Both were this year!

  • @barryallenflash1
    @barryallenflash1 6 місяців тому +2

    My wife's has over 200,000 and thus far the only thing I've replaced is the valve cover gasket, belt and the lift gate switch. I change the oil and filter when the computer tells me to. Other than that, it's a pretty good SUV!

  • @Shanonmcnab576
    @Shanonmcnab576 Рік тому +6

    Back coils are always a pain.
    The elusive oil leak that 5 mechanics couldn't find hopefully the 6th one fixed the issue time will tell.
    After owning one I don't think I'd ever get another. I've spent probably 8000.00 on repairs.The elusive oil leak cost me the most in the long run at 5200.00 then sway bars, control arms ball joints with the remaining 2800.00. That of course isn't regular maintenance or tires, brakes and rotors, battery and of course sensors over and above that 8000.00.
    Yes it's one expensive ride lol.

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Рік тому +1

      I never had anywhere close to that! I think you ride it rough. How does an oil leak cost $5200 and never find it? I think you got hosed! Back coils are pretty easy. You just have to remove the intake. I had a Chevy Uplander and to get to the back of that, you have to take off motor mounts and pull the motor forward to get to the back.

    • @runningremingtons
      @runningremingtons 10 місяців тому

      Ha that's funny I been doing that with my 97 crv. Was looking at one of these for my wife. Only time will tell 😆

    • @bradnewton1680
      @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому +1

      @@runningremingtons Most are very trouble free...the 2012 3.0 v6 is the best setup

  • @boomerguy9935
    @boomerguy9935 Рік тому +3

    I'm not sure if all of this info is correct. My 2008 Escape has the 3.0 V6 engine that looks like the first generation. (Even though the body is Gen2, Ford didn't change the engine until a year later in the 2009 with the one that had VVT.)
    There are many reports of this engine and transmission lasting well over 300K miles. I've owned a 2005 model with the same engine and only had the sway bar link problems when the car had over 150K miles on it, and the engine still ran like new.

  • @DrCox-p8x
    @DrCox-p8x Рік тому +8

    Price points are inflated and not to be relied on. Problem points are spot on yet my 2012 has 605k miles. Then there's that.

    • @adribouss
      @adribouss Рік тому +1

      605K ! Oustanding!

    • @matthewmoore661
      @matthewmoore661 11 місяців тому

      Really?!

    • @bradnewton1680
      @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому

      600k OMG I swear mine runs like it will go 400k easy. The v6 is a beast of an engine.

    • @lizstromsnesdolz629
      @lizstromsnesdolz629 4 дні тому

      I have a 2004 Limited with 169k, I thought I should buy new car but I love this one so much, maybe I should keep it and drive another 100k

  • @sherrav3379
    @sherrav3379 5 місяців тому +3

    I now have 375,000 miles. Oil changes do help and keep a maintenance log.

  • @imlovinit48
    @imlovinit48 8 місяців тому +2

    My 08 Ford escape electric power steering went out it was not covered by the recall and it sucked 3:29

    • @philipgiorgilli3838
      @philipgiorgilli3838 8 місяців тому +1

      around how much? and did it fix the issue permanitley?

  • @EdneideAR
    @EdneideAR Рік тому +3

    I have a 2008 Ford Escape, only 95K miles and the only trouble I had was the air conditioner broke, I paid about $500 to change it, and I want to run more 95k miles on it. ❤

    • @sherrav3379
      @sherrav3379 4 місяці тому

      Sometimes it’s the condenser and it does not turn. Quick fix.

  • @sasquatchnunu506
    @sasquatchnunu506 Рік тому +2

    My 2010 Ford escape XLT, one will putter (as of it's trying to turn over) on cold starts for a couple seconds then fire up. Could be spark plugs? Also, the fuel economy cannot be as bad as what we're getting. We have begun to feel a lag in the engine while driving on highway it's very abrupt then driving resumes normally but it's definitely noticeable.. the vehicle has 115k miles one owner.. there are 0 codes being produced.. it's very odd. Oh and our steering wheel column is loose and if given a little force will pull out the entire wheel and column towards driver displaying the insides. How can I tighten down that column I've never seen or heard of this happening thank you I know it's a lot but thought I'd ask

    • @matthewmoore661
      @matthewmoore661 11 місяців тому +1

      My guess is fuel, injectors, pump or fuel module.

    • @Happyhippy70
      @Happyhippy70 Місяць тому

      Yes, fuel economy. You hit that on the head.

  • @johnhoffman2818
    @johnhoffman2818 11 місяців тому +3

    Daughter has a 2010 Escape. The subframe is completely rusted out. Not drivable. $2,000 to replace. Rear frame rails big rust holes on inner side of each rail. Need boxed in. Haven’t a price for that yet. 114,000 miles. Subframe should be recalled. Nothing should rust that fast. Fords recall is to bolt a bar across for reinforcement. Already on but attached to rust. Where is this in your view?

  • @ROCKETM4N
    @ROCKETM4N Рік тому +2

    And if you live in the northern rust states, the front subframe tends to write out pretty quickly

  • @lawrencelampke6007
    @lawrencelampke6007 Рік тому +1

    I recently sold my mother in laws 2012 Escape with 30k. My father in law bought it new in PA and drove it little before he passed away and then my mil drove it here and there until she couldn't trust herself driving anymore. It was always garaged and serviced at proper intervals
    I couldn't believe how rusty it was underneath given it's history. I didn't like driving it much either, although the 3.0L motor ran great and had decent power. I know of many that were junked because of rotted subframes not passing inspection

    • @bradnewton1680
      @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому

      Probably more washing underneath it during snow season would have helped. Here in the south it's not an issue.

  • @OfficerSuperman_she-her
    @OfficerSuperman_she-her Рік тому +3

    I have a 2012 XLT and I’m well over 200,000 miles and started having transmission issues(along with every other issue in this video besides the exploding glass and lift gate issues) about a year ago that has progressively gotten worse. I’ve had so many issues with this damn truck that I curse it out at LEAST 5 times a day. It’s been trying to die and give out in me almost since the day I got it. I got it in 2018 with 80,000 miles on it and the air went out literally on the second day. Haven’t been able to get it fixed since then because the type of repairs it needs are almost as much as it’s worth. So, imagine being forced to drive around with no AC in literal 100+ degree weather where your only option for air is to have the windows down where the only air being blown into the vehicle feels like heater air from a heater. 🤦🏾‍♀️🙄
    Don’t get me started on how I’ve literally had to thread large industrial garbage bags through the edges of the sunroof because my truck and everything in it gets flooded with rainwater every time it rains. Even that didn’t work, though. I’ve still woken up and went to go and leave for work just for their to be a literal small lake throughout the entire floor of the car that’s around 2-3 inches deep. Along with all of my equipment for work(duty belt, bulletproof vest, extra uniforms, paperwork) and other personal belongings to be soaked.🤬
    All in all, I’m grateful it’s still driving. Even if it’s only barely driving. 🤦🏾‍♀️😂

    • @AlexDub1318
      @AlexDub1318 Рік тому

      please accept my tip about having no a/c in your escape. blast your air on cold and leave it on the defrost setting, drive around like that and you will feel cold air. I do this when I don't want to waste more fuel than necessary turning my a/c. Passengers even sometimes tell me to turn my a/c off and they get surprised when I tell them that it's just normal air.

    • @bradnewton1680
      @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому

      Check the seal on the liftgate window...mine leaked bad too until I discovered they put the damn thing in wrong. Pulled it off, flipped it with the soft side out...99 % fixed the problem. If it rains really hard or you are not careful washing it will drip a little but it's so much better.

  • @DrCox-p8x
    @DrCox-p8x Рік тому +2

    Interesting how many of these videos use photos and videos that have nothing to do with the vehicle or topic. The price points seem like they just made them as they have no accuracy whatsoever. I have four of these models....

  • @bradnewton1680
    @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому

    2012 XLT 3.0 V6 255,000 miles . Replace the lift gate latch $24 , Drive axe $80 plus some cash to my buddy , riostat $12 that control fan speed for ac and heat. SHocks and struts did myself for $150, both front brake lines about $40-50 if you can do it yourself. Runs very good everyday...Just last week the AC quit....trying to trouble shoot it now. Hope it's not something expensive but we live in a warm area and the wife is always hot! It's been well used.

  • @cypher6258
    @cypher6258 Рік тому +1

    My FE has an issue with starting, I changed the battery but the car doesn’t wanna start and electronics don’t turn on, no dash lights or speedometer. Only one light is on, the airbag light but the rest of the car just acts as if it had no charge. But the battery is new.
    Everything is as it should, the car just doesn’t start for some reason.

    • @carproblemsmax
      @carproblemsmax  Рік тому +2

      Here are a few possibilities to consider:
      1. Check battery connections: Ensure that the battery terminals are clean, tight, and properly connected.
      2. Inspect fuses and relays. Check the fuse box to see if any fuses related to the ignition system, starter, or electronics are blown.
      3. Ignition switch issues. The ignition switch is responsible for supplying power to various electrical components in your vehicle. A faulty ignition switch can cause a no-start condition and a lack of power to the electronics.
      4. Starter motor problems. The starter motor is responsible for cranking the engine to start. If it is faulty or not receiving power, it can prevent the car from starting.
      5. Security system malfunction. Some vehicles have an immobilizer or anti-theft system that can prevent the engine from starting. Check if the security light is illuminated or flashing. If so, refer to your vehicle's manual on how to reset or diagnose the security system.

    • @ourfam6671
      @ourfam6671 Рік тому

      My starter died when they were done giving it an oil change,,, right then and there paid 500 for new starter and 500 for new ignition switch ,, I didn’t have to get ignition redone but everyone kept thinking it was dead, so at the time I thought might as well

    • @exception2
      @exception2 Рік тому

      check ignition switch. Very common problem in Escape and other Ford cars around that time. Remove lock cylinder, there is a linkage behind the cylinder. It is made of cheap metal and cracks. It is not individually available but you can buy a cheap "ignition lock housing" which include this part

    • @matthewmoore661
      @matthewmoore661 11 місяців тому

      A grounding issue maybe?

  • @sherrav3379
    @sherrav3379 Рік тому +3

    Agreed. Take car of your car and it will take care of you.

  • @robertsavann1382
    @robertsavann1382 Місяць тому

    I have a 2011 Ford Escape. We bought it in 2012 when it had. I believe 21,000 miles on it. We kept the warranty on the car about everything on here. You said went out. It did go out. We got to replace. Then the transmission went out at 151,000 mi and endurance warranty company wouldn't cover the transmission because we didn't have the transmission flushed at $150,000. You heard me right 151,000 mi in the transmission locked up. We put a brand new upgraded transmission in the car because it's paid off. We were out six grand for the transmission because it was brand new. Got a two-year warranty with it parts and labor and it drives better. The only problem I've ever had was replacing the serpentine belt

    • @adribouss
      @adribouss 11 днів тому

      30k miles transmission fluid replacement. I've past 151k miles and my transmission issue still running fine.

  • @epapa217
    @epapa217 Місяць тому

    Has anyone had issue with power steering? Mine will work perfectly on my 2009 Escape but then other days it takes me a few tries (turning car on & off) to get it to kick in.

  • @michaeli8505
    @michaeli8505 5 місяців тому

    Mine is a 2011 with 220k trans slips a little when cold but once warm shifts fine no other issues other than light rust forming around wheel wells and the rear latch going out More than I can say for a lot of cars with equal miles

  • @Leggeddude
    @Leggeddude 4 місяці тому

    How can I tell if my 2011 ford escape has any recalls

    • @kolosvarga3732
      @kolosvarga3732 4 місяці тому

      Call the Ford dealer and give the VIN number to them. They able to tell you.

    • @sherrav3379
      @sherrav3379 4 місяці тому

      You can look it up yourself.

  • @eric62backstrom
    @eric62backstrom 21 годину тому

    Anyone else here have intermittent power steering failure? What'd you do about it?

  • @mitchgingras3899
    @mitchgingras3899 4 місяці тому

    But why, oh why does my 2012 Escape need to re-learn transmission and idle settings after disconnecting the battery? Takes about 30 minutes of driving around the neighbourhood, engine stalling at ever stop or release of gas peddle. Very annoying and even dangerous. Why no recall?

    • @sherrav3379
      @sherrav3379 4 місяці тому

      There was a recall prior. Unsure what it was for. You can look it up yourself and find out about it

    • @Bikerguy-sy3qy
      @Bikerguy-sy3qy 2 місяці тому

      I have a Ford Escape 2012 and I had the same problems every time I changed the battery. The solution is to use a jumper from another vehicle for power when you change your battery. The moment you disconnect the battery, all the drive settings stored on the chip in the car are lost. Using a jumper cable provides the power from the second battery while you change your old battery. I don't have those re-learn drives any more. Else start the car and then change the battery quickly. A mechanic did it for me once.

    • @bradnewton1680
      @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому

      @@Bikerguy-sy3qy I just had a new battery installed and had no issue...In fact I was thinkg of trying to clear it ...I don't like the gear change intervals went starting from a standstill...they are fine if I just slow down but doesn't go into first gear. Even with very light throttle it want to go 2800-3000 rpms before changing 2012 v6

  • @tmurray12
    @tmurray12 9 місяців тому

    150,000 miles? That's interesting considering I'm over 200,000. I did have to replace the transmission. That was my fault though for not checking how long the fluids were rated to last. Other than that ive replaced an a/c condenser, changed fluids at regular intervals, brakes, etc. Nothing major outside the trans.

  • @RetrieverTrainingAlone
    @RetrieverTrainingAlone Рік тому +2

    Our 2008 has 150,000 miles. The only problem I've had is new struts and new water pump. It has been a reliable work vehicle, change the motor oil every 3,000 miles and the drive train gear oils every 30,000 miles.

  • @1974geary
    @1974geary Рік тому +2

    My 2012 160,000 I have only replaced the
    Water pump

  • @aarong5727
    @aarong5727 Рік тому +2

    Those are all simple easy to fix parts and labor you know how to do it yourself eBay and Amazon cost way cheaper than dealer

  • @johnnycrash3270
    @johnnycrash3270 Місяць тому

    i HAVE A 2008 FORD ESCAPE 4WD 198.000 km regular oil changes make sure all fluid levels are maintained fuel filter changed 100,000 km
    Engine & under carriage power washed every 6 mo Plugs changed every 50,000 km cabin filter changed every 50,000 km
    runs very smooth great gas mileage (there are little grease nipples in the front steering components keep em greased)
    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 🤔🤗

  • @timvest8141
    @timvest8141 Рік тому +3

    My 2008 has 243,000.

  • @boomerv7291
    @boomerv7291 6 місяців тому

    I would like to know where this guy got his info...I have a 2012 xlt escape with 1 recall. I have a little over 87k miles. If you take care of any vehicle they should last for a long long time. My BIGGEST GRIPE IS THE RUST ON BOTH SIDES OF MY REAR WHEEL FENDERS. I don't know why Ford wouldn't have put a plastic liner in the rear like they have under the front wheel well fenders. That's what pisses me off.

  • @rodneymoore6180
    @rodneymoore6180 2 роки тому +5

    Your part prices are way off! Can buy the master cylinder, blower motor, and both control arms for under $200 all together.

    • @matty_o
      @matty_o Рік тому +1

      Are those from a junkyard or remanufactured? Because autozone cost more than $200 and direct from ford even more

    • @rodneymoore6180
      @rodneymoore6180 Рік тому +3

      @@matty_o Reman and or new. Shop around. My daughter drives one of these and I know exactly what the cost is for these parts.

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Рік тому

      @@rodneymoore6180 Blower $92, Master $128, control arm $95 = $410. That is Ford prices! Cheaper after market.

    • @AlexDub1318
      @AlexDub1318 Рік тому

      True, parts for this Ford are really cheap.@@rodneymoore6180

  • @ourfam6671
    @ourfam6671 Рік тому +2

    Only lasting 150000 miles seriously Ford what happened to quality and trust

    • @bradnewton1680
      @bradnewton1680 Місяць тому

      the guy is wrong...250k or more easy

  • @AlexDub1318
    @AlexDub1318 Рік тому +1

    156k now on my 08 V6 Escape, had this for 6 years now, transmission was fixed a year in.
    After that only brake problems like the master cylinder and brake booster. They are great cars just not even close to Toyota's quality or reliability.

  • @johnhoffman2818
    @johnhoffman2818 11 місяців тому +1

    Do not buy one unless you put it on the rack and look at the underside front end subframe passenger side. Rust. Rust. Rust.

  • @bradjenkins932
    @bradjenkins932 Рік тому +3

    LMAO...... 150'000 miles????? Mine has 191'000 on it.

    • @jgriffin137
      @jgriffin137 Рік тому +1

      I’m at 288k miles 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 I mean she’s got a 3 year old transmission and normal replacements otherwise but OG engine.

    • @pablos5332
      @pablos5332 Рік тому

      Mine has a little over 200k miles, but transmision was already repaired

    • @Edgard1081
      @Edgard1081 Рік тому

      Mine has 194k no issues

  • @jeffperteet2327
    @jeffperteet2327 Рік тому +1

    Found On Road Dead

  • @NathanielJohnson-kx6rf
    @NathanielJohnson-kx6rf 6 місяців тому +1

    My car has 650,000 miles on it

    • @sherrav3379
      @sherrav3379 4 місяці тому

      Are you serious? What year?

  • @Rickwaldron1960
    @Rickwaldron1960 2 місяці тому

    Not true at all mine has over 400.000 and nothing has gone wrong ever ecsept th ignition 1 time only the ford escapes are very durable and strong with proper mainatainance they wil last for years i stll have mine still strong

  • @T-Jones17
    @T-Jones17 5 місяців тому

    lol well mine must be on the juice at 190k.

  • @markrix
    @markrix 11 місяців тому

    This information is wildly inaccurate

  • @Rickwaldron1960
    @Rickwaldron1960 2 місяці тому

    The guy knocking ford escapes is a good liar he dose not own 1 hes getting paid to bullshit would 1 buy a nother 08 escape hell.ya

  • @Sroor90010
    @Sroor90010 2 роки тому +1

    Holy shit car
    Throw it in the garbage better 😂😂😂😂

    • @marcusbarbagallo8218
      @marcusbarbagallo8218 Рік тому +7

      Thats rich, coming from a beamer guy

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Рік тому

      A BMW won't make it this long! 🤣 This video is bs.

    • @Sroor90010
      @Sroor90010 Рік тому

      @seeya205 whatever these shits is the worst in car world not even enjoy driving 🤣🤣🤣

    • @seeya205
      @seeya205 Рік тому

      @@Sroor90010 So you haven't even driven one! Got it!

    • @Yourmom-ww1sp
      @Yourmom-ww1sp 9 місяців тому

      @@Sroor90010buddy is a bimmer talking about shit cars☠️. How about you go fix your blown valve cover gasket

  • @olivernortth
    @olivernortth 11 місяців тому

    thats mean its junk.junk junk.