general problems of the 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid

Our 2009 Ford hybrid escape caught fire in our driveway. The fire department came and it took two firemen to put it out. The entire front was destroyed. Even the dash board was melted as a result of the fire. It appeared to be an electrical trigger, but there is no certainiy as to what cause this fire, which had flames nearly 10 feet high. My son was sitting in the car taliking on the phone. He came running in sayng there was smoke in the car and when I looked out the window it had already started to catch fire. Smoke and catch fire. I am thankful he was not injured and that my house -a cedar sided home- did not catch on fire.

My steering wheel is very very hard to steer on my 2009 Ford escape 2 wd. I need this fixed by the dealer & want to know if this is part of the recall#14s05 my VIN 1fmcu02729kb46683 . I hope this is part of the recall so my local dealer can fix it free for me.

My 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid has a problem with starting the ignition. It has been getting worse and worse for many months. I have to push it in and try over and over before the car starts. It also has so many of my warning lights on even tho the problems fixed or replaced.

2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 50,000 miles. My throttle body is defective and causes the car to have seriously reduced low speed acceleration. I have been advised by Ford service, wayne Ford, wayne, NJ, that I need I need a new throttle body. Unfortunately, the throttle body is on backorder. That in and of itself should indicate that the problem is widespread. My car is dangerous to drive, and the part that is defective should last more than 50,000 miles. Ford should issue a recall for this dangerous condition and also refund customers for any repairs done to this defective part. I am also experiencing a problem where the hybrid battery will no longer engage. When the engine isfully warm with ac and or defroster off, the engines idles continuously. It is suppose to shut off, and engage the battery. It does not. The car is now no longer "a hybrid" since the battery is never engaged, and it runs poorly due to the throttle body defect. At 50,000 miles, this is unnacceptable for a vehicle purchased new.

Brake light came on, pedal went to floor, acted as if lost power mode. Turned off car, brake light went off, brakes worked fine. Took it in to dealership and the computer did not show any issues. Problem occured intermittently but I would turn off the car and it would be ok so I figured it was a computer issue. Took it back to the dealership and they said it was a module repair which cost 1800 dollars to repair. Now it is June 19th and the wrench light came on and I could put the gas pedal to the floor and I couldn't get over 30 mph. Again I turned off the car and it acted normal. Just came back from the dealership and they said it sounded like a throttle box issue. I now have to take it back in to repair this issue for 450-750 dollars. I was driving this vehicle approximately 20 miles to work everyday and still am.