general problems of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that on multiple occasion while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine turned over for two seconds stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service warning light was illuminated, indicating to pull the vehicle over. The contact notified an independent mechanic where he was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to confirm any recalls; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. The VIN was invalid.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the brushless motor electronics coolant (mec) pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part needed 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 failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid consumer writes in regards to engine issues. The consumer stated while driving, it fel as though the vehicle was going to stall. There was a warning, that the engine was overheating was present. The next day, the vehicle would not crank and the overheated warning was steady, even though he engine was cold. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a coolant leak from a cracked head was discovered. The consumer referenced recall # 14v526000.

2006 Ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. The consumer stated his wife was driving, when she lost power in the middle of a major intersection. The consumer stated the incident happened twice. The consumer referenced recall 3 14v526000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. 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 made aware of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. Djr.

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to engine malfunction while driving. The consumer stated the engine lost power and eventually went dead. After waiting a few minutes, he was able to re-start the vehicle, but only traveled a few minutes, before it went dead again. The service consultant at the dealer informed the consumer the fan on the hybrid battery had malfunctioned. Less than three months later, the consumer experienced the same issue, where the engine stopped at highway speed and the electrical system shut down. The consumer returned to the dealer and was informed another portion of the hybrid drive system had overheated. Seven months later, the consumer received a recall letter describing the exact symptoms he experienced. When he returned to the dealer with the recall notice, they stated one of the two repairs were covered. However, he would need to file the necessary paperwork to receive a refund. The consumer referenced recall # 14v526000.