2008 Ford Escape Review

2008 Ford Escape is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 174.70 in length and 67.70 in height. Made in United States, 2008 Ford Escape has 9 trims priced by the manufacturer at 21,685 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2008 Ford Escape. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.50 gallon. The engine is 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Ford
Model: Escape
Trims Available: 9
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $21,685 USD
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY
Tires: 235/70R16
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Ford Escape 2008 Trims

2008 Ford Escape XLS 2WD AT

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

2008 Ford Escape XLS 2WD Manual

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 22 City / 28 HWY

2008 Ford Escape XLT 2WD V6

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2008 Ford Escape XLT 2WD I4

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

2008 Ford Escape Limited 2WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

2008 Ford Escape XLS 4WD AT

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 24 HWY

2008 Ford Escape XLT 4WD V6

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

2008 Ford Escape XLT 4WD I4

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 24 HWY

2008 Ford Escape Limited 4WD

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 22 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
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Not Rated
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Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 10E043000 started on /Date(1283486400000-0400)/.

Summary: MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Consequence: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.

Recall 14V284000 started on /Date(1401336000000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.

Recall 14V526000 started on /Date(1409716800000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

Consequence: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.

Recall 15E045000 started on /Date(1433304000000-0400)/.

Summary: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.

Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

Recall 15V606000 started on /Date(1443499200000-0400)/.

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.

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If you consider used 2008 Ford Escape look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Ford Escape’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is lower then 2007 Ford Escape.

The 2008 Ford Escape is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Ford Escape so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Ford Escape is lower than $10,070.

Ford All models of 2008

Ford Crown Victoria

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Econoline

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Edge

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Escape

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Escape Hybrid

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Expedition

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Explorer

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Explorer Sport Trac

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-150

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-250 SD

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-350 SD

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-450 SD

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-550

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-650

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford F-750

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Focus

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Fusion

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford LCF 450

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford LCF 550

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Mustang

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Ranger

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Shelby GT500

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Taurus

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

Ford Taurus X

$19,140 - $26,185
20 City / 26 HWY
9 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V

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