Table 1 shows four common electrical system related problems of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car will not start (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Wiring problems |
On 7/10/18, while waiting at a stop light to enter a highway, car stalled/lost power without warning. Two months earlier in may 2018, the car issued a "stop safely now" warning while moving at 65mph. Driver was able to get to the side of the road in time before losing power. Read details...
Vehicle stalled while my wife and two small kids were driving on the freeway. The "stop safely now" statement popped up on the display. She managed to pull over to the shoulder and was able to restart the car after 10min. She was able to bring the vehicle home. Read details...
1. The events leading up to the failure - outside cold temperature. 2. The failure, how often it occurs, its consequences - the key is very difficult to disengage from the ignition without significant fiddling. It occurs every time the outside temperature drops to around 40 degrees (f) or lower. Read details...