Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 287 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (117 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (37 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On 20 July 2026, my 2022 Ford escape hev caught fire in the engine compartment while parked. The vehicle is likely a total loss (insurance pending). On-site emergency personnel responded within minutes of the fire and the local fire department was on scene within 5 minutes of the 911 call. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the "stop safely" warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. Read details...
Engine shuts off while in park or when driving. Marked today going 45 and engine shut off. Read details...
Submission to mark fields re 2008 Ford hybrid escape defects. The consumer stated about two weeks ago, a red master vehicle electrical hazard warning lamp and stop safely now message appeared on the dashboard, while driving at 60 mph. The engine immediately shut off. He was able to pull over safely. Read details...
On cold morning, car started drove down the road about 5 miles and the car just died, saying "brake safely now. " seems to happen only on cold days when heater is on. It will not start again for 30 minutes. It will start, but will continuously die. Read details...