The 2008 Ford Escape has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting hybrid models: a failing coolant pump can cause the hybrid electronics to overheat and shut down the powertrain, cutting power while driving and raising the risk of a crash.
A second recall applies only to vehicles that had their automatic transmission replaced with a remanufactured unit during a specific window in 2015. In those cases, the shift lever can disengage from the transmission, leaving the driver unable to change gears and causing the gear indicator to show the wrong position. The third recall covers the electric power steering system, which can lose its assist without warning, making the steering wheel significantly harder to turn at low speeds.
At a glance
What can fail
The shift lever bolt on remanufactured transmissions may not be tight enough, causing the shift control lever to unexpectedly disconnect from the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the shift lever bolt or replace the shift lever assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, causing the hybrid electronics to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant Pump with an improved brushless pump at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electric power steering system may suddenly lose assist without warning, making the steering wheel harder to turn at low speeds and increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the steering system software to maintain steering assist if a fault occurs while displaying warnings to the driver.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
