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2008 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

2 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Oct 2018Nov 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2019

WHEEL MECHANICS FAILED SAFETY INSPECTION. NEEDED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL CONTROL BARS AND RIGHT FRONT STABILIZER BAR. MECHANIC SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE EVEN A 100 MILES. MECHANIC ALSO SAID THIS RESULTED FROM A DESIGN FLAW OF CERTAIN FORD MODELS THAT AFFECTED THE FORD XLSS OF 2008 AND PERHAPS OTHER LATE 2008 OR 2009 MODELS.

NHTSA #: 11279280
mediumWHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2018

WELL KNOWN 2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID ANTI LOCK BRAKE PROBLEM BUT WHEN I BROUGHT CAR TO HEMPSTEAD FORD 301N. FRANKLIN STREET, HEMPSTEAD N.Y.11550. SUPERVISIOR NAME MARIA (888)457-8442 SERVICE DEPT CLAIM TO HAVENT HEARD OF THE PROBLEM.ASLO I WAS THERE FOR A COOLANT PUMP RECALL AND ALL THEY DID WAS CHECK MY ANTIFREEZE AND NEVER CHANGE COOLANT PUMP.WASTE OF MY TIME.I CALLED THE FORD COMPANY PHONE NUMBER, DOES NOT SPEAK ENGLISH. FORD IS PLAYING PHONE TAG. FORD HYBRID BRAKES ARE THE WORST I EVER EXPERIENCE IN A VEHICLE.REGENERATING BRAKING MANUFACTURE DEFECT ! THEY DON"T WANT TO RECALLED BECAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKES COST MONEY.FORD MOTOR COMPANY PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND FIX RECALL ANTI LOCK BRAKES FOR 2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. I WAS COMING TO A STOP AT RED LIGHT AND WENT RIGHT THROUGH IT ENDING UP INTO THE INTERSECTION.LUCKY IT WAS NOT A BUSY ROAD OR ELSE I WOULD NOT BE HERE REPORTING THIS PROBLEM.TO MENTION ...NOT THAT MANY 2008 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID ON THE ROAD YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LOSE A LOT OF MONEY INSTEAD GAIN NEW CUSTOMERS FOR CORRECTING YOUR PROBLEM.I WOULD ACCEPT A SETTLEMENT OR A TRADE IN FOR WORKING VEHICLE.

NHTSA #: 11139327

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