The service and repair manual for the 2008 Ford Escape — 3.0L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 2.5L I4 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, DOHC 2.3L I4 — DOHC 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 2,403 complaints · 38 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Escape manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 383
- General Information 1,561
- Accessories & Equipment 1,687
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 187
- Body & Frame 471
- Brakes 425
- Maintenance 133
- Drivelines & Axles 121
- Restraints 240
- Electrical 1,484
- Steering 76
- Engine Mechanical 334
- Suspension 179
- Engine Performance 1,466
- Transmission 132
- Front 222
- Rear 221
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Escape
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift · 15V606000Ford 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 vehicl.
- Equipment · 10E043000Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for.
Owners have filed 2,403 complaints and Ford has issued 38 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Escape. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Escape manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Escape?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.3L I4 and 2.5L I4 across the Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door, XLS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2008 Escape problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Escape, covering power train, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2008 Escape wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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