Ford Escape owners have reported 11 hybrid propulsion system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common hybrid propulsion system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hybrid propulsion system (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Propulsion System problems |
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the high voltage battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer reset the check engine warning light. The contact stated that the following day after the reset, the check engine warning light illuminated a second time. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v869000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the high voltage battery and service engine soon messages were displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnosis. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v149000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message that the vehicle had lost power was displayed. The contact disconnected the hybrid setting and indicated the loss of power with the hybrid battery. The failure was self-corrected; however, the failure still occurred intermittently. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign numbers: 21v869000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system) and 22v149000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to enter the vehicle there was unknown noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was unable to start and was only accessible to the key throb. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with no failure; however, the dealer jump-started the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1860.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle his key fob would not unlock the door. The contact used his toothed key to start the vehicle, there was no battery power, the engine was not cranking nor were the dash lights illuminating. The contact jump started the vehicle and was able to start the engine. The contact stated that the failure became a reoccurring failure. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the connectors between the battery, the power train control module (pcm), and also the vehicle battery needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the connectors had been found to be wet due to severe weather in the area prior to the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The failure recurred several times. The battery warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v149000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,600.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape hybrid. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The part was available for the repair. The contact had experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect confirms appointments are not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape hybrid. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Once the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle stalled again every time the speed exceeded 55 mph. The vehicle was repaired by wynne Ford (1020 w Mercury blvd, hampton, va 23666) per NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) on February 26, 2019; however, the failure recurred on March 2, 2019. The vehicle was currently back at the dealer awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. The VIN was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the stop safely now warning message displayed after driving the vehicle for approximately 30-45 minutes. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery pack fan kit and the traction auxiliary mode actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.
Mesc pump failure. Driving on highway and vehicle shut down. Hybrid coolant pump failure.