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2008 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 265 repairs.
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2008 Ford Escape other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Ford Escape

Engine not specified

122600 mi

US $300
Windshield stress crack. 

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2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

2000 mi Intermittent noise when braking in back wheel. Service Manager told me that there was a bulletin problem, solution was to remove wheels and lube. Also, they reset the oil life sensor, light had come on during previous week. 
13000 mi

US $190
The hydraulic system which helps raise back door and keep it up failed on both sides. 
44420 mi The rear hatch lock does not operate and the hatch cannot be opened 
46500 mi

C $400
The repaired rear hatched ceased operating a couple days after initial repair and has now been back to the dealer twice 

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2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

88000 mi Rear hatch window's striker plate fell off window,leaving window flopping open. Glue holding it to the glass failed. No mechanical fasteners secured it to the glass! 
8060 mi

C $8
Loss of bolt cap on rear wiper. 
51000 mi

US $500
Replaced center rear seatbelt. It stretched excessively while securing a car seat. 
37000 mi

US $100
Rear seat will not stay secure as the seat latch will not stay engaged. The seat is rarely folded down so there was little use on the latch itself. Latch was disassembled, lubed and reassembled. Rear seat will not stay secure as the seat latch will not stay engaged. The seat is rarely folded down so there was little use on the latch itself. 
88660 mi

¤100
The rear left window was not closing. The mechanism had to be repaired with change of spare parts and the cost of repair outsiide Ford was just about $100. Ford dealer quoted over $ 200. 
Also discovered 2 leaks of water on pass. floor within 50 additional miles. I returned the Escape to the dealer with ~85 miles. 
5000 mi mini overhead console door would fly open every time i hit a bump, or i would not be able to keep it to stay closed at all. new console installed, and it's working properly. hard ridge formed in drivers seat under left thigh. ford shop sent it to an upholstery shop to repair. 

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2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

115320 mi

C $40
Wheel vibration traced to broken strap of the air pressure sensor. 
123380 mi

C $425
One of rear glass window hindge broke due corrosion of hindge metal. Changed both. 

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2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

19000 mi The Paint on rear doors was flaking off again and showing rust. Doors repainted. Currently doors ares showing rust a year later. I give up! 

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2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

126220 mi

C $100
Rear pass side liftgate glass hinge broke and had to be replaced. 
39000 mi

US $100
Broken tire pressure sensor 
72000 mi

US $500
Rattle in liftgate. Turned out to be a broken latch assembly. Had to order the parts. 
24000 mi Hatch Glass latch came undone. Whole window replaced. 

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