2008 Ford Escape service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Ford Escape — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the powertrain malfunction warning light and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The driver was able to pull over, the battery was disconnected and reconnected, and the contact was able to continue driving. The brake pedal was…”
filed Apr 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal went straight to the floor before stopping. The contact veered to the side of the road and waited for a few minutes before restarting the vehicle before…”
filed Dec 15, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Escape | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Escape | 9 | 3% |
| 2020 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2019 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Escape | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 Escape | 9 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.