Is the 2008 FORD Escape safe to drive?

The 2008 FORD Escape has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 15V606000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

What Happened

The shift lever bolt in your Escape's transmission connects the shift lever to the transmission. In some cases, this bolt might not be tightened correctly, which can cause the shift lever to come loose.

Risk if Unfixed

If the shift lever comes loose while you're driving, you might not be able to shift gears. When you try to park, the gear indicator might say 'PARK', but the transmission might not actually be in 'PARK'. This means the vehicle could roll away, putting you and others at risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will check the transmission and either tighten the bolt or replace the shift lever assembly – all for free. You'll get a notification with the schedule for the repair.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V606000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V606000

What This Recall Means

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?