Table 1 shows one common hybrid propulsion system related problems of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Propulsion System problems |
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, after which a message "service engine now” was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 227,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, nearly causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 20 mph, a high engine temperature message appeared on the instrument panel and a loud boom sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle's hybrid coolant pump and fan failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, a chime sounded and an unknown warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronics system overheated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
2007 Ford Escape Hybrid consumer is seeking reimbursement that consumer stated she lost power while driving on the freeway. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail. She called her local dealer, where she was informed part of the service she had done on her vehicle in October 2011, was in fact covered. The consumer stated there was an issue with the hybrid system.