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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%)
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Chart based on 265 repairs.
2008 Ford Escape suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (45%)
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. |
| 180000 mi US $23 |
Outer tie rod worn. |
| 182600 mi US $25 |
Replaced worn tie rod end (other side) |
| 81000 mi | Replaced struts. |
| 64480 mi C $1500 |
Replaced U link and tie rod |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 92380 mi C $3093 |
Also tie-rod ends |
| 99200 mi C $200 |
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. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74400 mi | Steering loosing power and going to manual, covered by a recall. |
| 97000 mi C $4000 |
u joint in the steering was changed |
| 39260 mi C $226 |
Pothole related |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 68000 mi | Driver side wheel bearing |
| 77000 mi | Replaced driver side wheel bearing. |
| 46000 mi | Replaced sway bar link. Parts came from NAPA |
| 151900 mi C $180 |
Sway bar links worn out. Replaced them and everythink good now. |
2008 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 118000 mi US $350 |
The tie rods needed to be replaced. |
| 82000 mi US $350 |
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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