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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
36580 mi
Replace worn lower control arms
96820 mi
C $300
Replaced drivers side front wheel hub
48000 mi
I was having problems with loose steering as well as clicking when turning my steering wheel. On my way to the airport I was making a corner on a cloverleaf and my steering wheel locked up not allowing me to turn my truck. Had to slam brake.
Same day I picked up car from tailpipe repair, I noticed a heavy grinding in the driver side front steering mechanism which was not there when I originally dropped off the car. It sounded like the wheel was grinding on the axle - terrible noise. I took the vehicle back to same repair shop & asked that it be fixed ASAP as I was driving out of town for a scheduled appointment in two days. The shop replaced only the wheel bearing on front left side of vehicle.
51000 mi
US $500
Replaced sway bar links
59920 mi
C $500
Replacement of front wheel bearings
25659 mi
Ok, this is the third time I've tried to enter this, not going to retype everything again. Two front sway bar (or stabilizer bar) links replaced in Dec 2008 at the same time the fluid leak was fixed. Covered under warranty.
93000 mi
US $370
The universal joint in the steering shaft had broken. Shop replaced the steering shaft, as the joint alone is not replaceable.
164000 mi
US $1500
power steering chip went out replaced full steering colum
90000 mi
US $550
Front wheel bearing wobbled and was replaced and car aligned.
94300 mi
US $250
Rear wheel bearing noisy and replaced.
29760 mi
Front strut top stabilizers loose/worn; replaced under warranty
50220 mi
C $550
rear shock absorbers worn & leaking, replaced with non-OEM parts
66100 mi
C $200
LF Swaybar End Link replaced
85560 mi
C $300
Universal joint in steering column failed, replaced
55400 mi
US $250
Sway bar links replaced
110000 mi
control arms, axle, front struts, rear shocks, front caliper
20460 mi
During visit for oil change and brake job, mechanic noticed front left sway bar linkage needed to be replaced.
26660 mi
Bushing on sway bar linkage.
38440 mi
Got car back and noticeable knocking sound in front. Stabilizer bar links cracked... again. Very weak metal.
135780 mi
C $67
4 wheel align. Required every year
144460 mi
C $200
4 wheel align
10000 mi
Car in for oil change, mechanic discovered leaking rear shock
25000 mi
dealer detected idler arm problem during test drive at a scheduled maintenance visit- was repaired under warranty at no cost
27600 mi
Steering link discovered loose during regular oil change. Parts ordered by dealer and repaired successfully.
poor gas mileage - grinding noise. replaced drivers front wheel bearing
65000 mi
US $300
Leaking hydraulic system part - affected steering and ABS
58280 mi
Developed clunk at low speeds on left side. Both left and right end links were replaced under factory extended warranty
107000 mi
US $149
Replace boot cover on tie-rod
24800 mi
intermittently a loud "clunk" was heard and felt when braking in reverse and sometimes when turning the steering wheel.
Replaced front 2 lower control arms.
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