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2008 Ford Escape Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

120Service Brakes complaints
6.1%Of all 1,972 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

STEERING1,107 · 56.1%
POWER TRAIN223 · 11.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL168 · 8.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM127 · 6.4%
SERVICE BRAKES120 · 6.1%

Share of the 1,972 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford Escape overview page.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Ford Escape have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford Escape: 120 of 1,972 complaints on file (6.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Ford Escape have in total?

1,972 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 59 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.