Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission column shift (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Escape Hybrid


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

The Power Train problem

Early sept 2014 - began to experience intermittent issues of "limp home" mode. Originally, issue began with small "surges" in acceleration that I believed were simply related to the hybrid engine kicking into gear.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Problem: shifter gets stuck in park and would not t release when brake pedal was depressed. Dates brought in for service: 04/11/07 mileage 28972 , and replaced stop switch. On 04/19/07 with mileage 29102 replaced shifter assembly. On 05/16/07 with mileage 29653 did not fix it.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

Loud high pitched cyclical squealing noise coming from axle when traveling 1-40 mph usually after driving for over 30 minutes. Brought vehicle for service on 03/24/05 with 4201 mileage and mechanic did not find anything wrong. However, removed tires and inspected all brakes.   Read details...


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