Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2010 Ford Escape Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
When trying to get the car from stop to start the gear are not working correclty seem to skip from 2nd to 1st and studders when trying to move.
Powersteering light came on, power steering failed. Reset by turning car off, then restart. . . Did this more than 4 times.
Throttle body assembly engine light kept coming on and off for last 2 years then at the last times car would shut off.
I was at a red light and I went to excel forward, I got to about 5 or 10 mph the car jerked forward then stopped getting gas. I pushed the pedal and it just kept jerking. It was pouring rain out and I was not near a shoulder to pull over. I had to put my hazards on and call a tow truck. It was horrifying, cars were whizzing by and I had my 6 month old son in the car with me, I was trembling. Once it was towed to the Ford store they called me and told me it was my throttle body. Not only did I have to pay 100 bucks to get towed, and 100 bucks to my extended warranty program as the deductible, but I am also out of a car for a minimum of 2 weeks. I started doing a little research only to find out this is a very common problem. I am livid that Ford has not issued a recall for a problem that could potentially be fatal and that by this point they have to be aware of. I see not reason I should have to come out of pocket for a problem the manufacturer caused. Not to mention my husband is in the military and we recently received orders across the country, what if this had happened during that cross country drive? at this point my car is still in the shop, and I am looking to possibly just trade it in, I am scared to pieces to even drive it again for fear this issue will reoccur. Something needs to be done.