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Leaking Transmission Cooler
jmh, 02/04/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
At 39000 miles the transmission cooler is leaking transmission fluid. As you may have noticed this is a common issue that Ford is well aware of and is doing nothing about. It was close to $900 to repair (not covered under my warranty). I was upset and filed a complaint. I got a response and they were sorry to hear about my issues with my 2008 Edge (which I don't own). They then told me I should take it to a Ford Dealer to have the problem diagnosed. In my complaint I explained to them the fact it was already diagnosed and being fixed. They have poor quality products and poor quality service. I am from Detroit and was trying to do the right thing buying a Ford. That will not happen again.
Accelerator cable broke while driving!
disappointed58, 02/21/2012
2008 Ford Escape XLT 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
36 of 49 people found this review helpful
I had a very disturbing incident happen with my 2008 Escape today that still has me shaken up! My accelerator completely broke while merging into traffic on the highway! The gas pedal fell to the floor and the car wouldn't accelerate. I had 10 seconds to figure out what was going on, quickly applied my brakes and landed in the median, with 2 lanes of hwy traffic going 70 MPH next to me. When my car was towed to the dealership, they informed me that the accelerator cable broke and I would owe $240. I was so upset and called the Cust. Serv. Dept and they did nothing! I could have been hit by a tractor trailer with my kids in the car and FORD DID NOTHING! I'm so furious and scared to drive it!
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Value, man. Value.
Jimmy Balmer, 03/04/2010
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've been very pleased with my Escape. My wife and I put 1,500 miles on an Escape that we rented in Alaska in the middle of the winter. When we got home, we bought one. It's been great.
Recall Bad Tranny Coolers in '08 Escapes!
Sharon, 09/12/2009
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A local auto repair shop just told me my 2008 Escape's transmission cooler is leaking and has been for a long time. Since purchased, I've taken it to the Ford dealership where I bought it for servicing and they never mentioned this problem. This same dealership said the extended warranty expired 600 miles ago and they can't cover the repair. The dealership is asking almost $600 to repair it. I see other '08 Escape tranny cooler problems on this site. Ford needs to fix this problem. Though a loyal Ford customer for years, I will no longer be buying a Ford if the company can't replace a repeatedly defective part.
Economical, fuel efficient, roomy lil SUV
astromike, 06/29/2008
2008 Ford Escape XLS 4dr SUV (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Editors get paid to find weak points in all vehicles. Overall I think the Escape is a "sleeper" in today's gas guzzling SUV, 4.00/gallon gas world we live in. I mean this lil SUV is known for been fairly good on fuel (19-26 mpg) and is fairly inexpesive. Yea its not perfect but the fuel efficiency alone is the prime reason I got it! As that's hard to find in an SUV. Decent factory sound sytstem, and plenty of room. I love my 08 Escape, it's fun to drive!