Car financing: 2008 Ford Escape
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.4 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Ford Escape for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2008 Ford Escape specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 6.9 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 173 g/km | 197 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.47 | $13.02 | $15.19 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $18.29 | $19.22 |
2008 Ford Escape: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 34 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 34 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,400 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,294 | $2,604 | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Ford Escape
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2,417 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (1244), power train (378) and service brakes (292). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V606000 | 2015-09-29 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt... |
| 14V526000 | 2014-09-03 | hybrid propulsion system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in... |
| 14V284000 | 2014-05-29 | steering:electric power assist system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Ford Escape: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2008 Ford Escape for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2008 Ford Escape? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the Escape
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
The 2.3L 4-cylinder hybrid, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it. It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 7.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 22 litres for 300 km. That works out to about $11.47 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Escape makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Practical details
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Escape tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Escape answers the big questions. Try the Escape on your commute, then decide.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $114.70 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,100 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Let us know
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Ford Escape from us first.
Ask us about the 2008 Ford Escape
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Ford Escape for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Ford Escape
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Ford Escape?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Ford Escape before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Ford Escape have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Ford Escape cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2294.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.