Two problems related to battery have been reported for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2006 Escape Hybrid.
Repair quote from journey Ford, novato: j#1: steering concern-customer states no power assist (?) to power steering & "service power steering is on message center. Test drove vehicle & confirmed power steering does not work. Ran tests & pulled code b2277. Performed pin point & found epa's module & gear failing. Suggested replacing module & gear & re-testing. Customer declined repair. J#1: check engine light: customer states wrench is on & brake light is on. Has been hit on rt side & repaired. Inspected vehicle & multiple lights are on in dash. Pulled codes & have codes b1239. Rear door mode failure. Ran tests & found hybrid battery mode door is faulty. Suggest replacing & reprogramming bcm. Code p0a81 & p0a8d found TSB for updated hbrd battery & cooling fans. Suggest replacing & retesting. Ran tests & found u2060 for abs concern. Ran tests & found TSB for updated harness & nuts & bolts for abs module ground circuits. Also pulled multiple codes for low battery. Tested battery & failed test. Customer declined repair. J# +91foz declined services (we expected more of Ford - we are left without a car at the worst possible time of our lives. We are both disabled, over 60, with excellent prospects for living in our car -- if we could get it to move. Here is the list of the services, totaling close to $6k!!!!! to continue the tech's quote: #9999 eps module & electronic steering gear abs wire hybrid blend door hybrid cooling fan kit align battery this is part one -- part two to follow. Lucky you all! I'm sorry to complain as I am a real Ford lover -- have had three tauruses around here in my life and have never, ever been disappointed in them. I thought I would be safe in this car and I know, I know I never will be. I believe I should be given a new car or a good repair and then a solid re-test. That's because I believe in real justice.
I was traveling on the highway @ 65 mph when I experienced a 'catastrophic engine failure' with four occupants. I don't know if it was skilled driving, divine intervention or just plain luck that permitted me to safely stop the vehicle without a crash or injury. Had vehicle towed by aaa to dealership. Service department said the "hybrid battery cooling system" had failed and caused the engine to stop with no warning. I was almost rear-ended by a semi truck.