Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 84 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (73 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's adaptive equipment (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Anti-theft Devices problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Owners/service Manual problems |
Over the past 3 years I have had the issue of 'stop safely now' on multiple occasions. These issues didn't start until the mec pump was replaced under a recall. After that my 2005 Escape Hybrid will shut down while driving or not start or cut out the hybrid power and run on engine only. Read details...
Was driving to work in the morning. Had been in the car approximately 10 minutes when the abs, brake, and service brakes, indicators came on all at once. Depressed brake pedal only to discover that I did in fact not have any brakes. Read details...
Right rear shock mount area rusted out and cracked. Holes and cracks in right rear shock mount wheel well area. Lots of noise and metal shifting from that area. Read details...
The anti-theft system is unstable and is triggered randomly. This is an ongoing problem with this vehicle and has been reported widely among other owners of Ford escape - model and year are varied. The anti-theft system is triggered by no external cause but does seem to react strongly to heat. Read details...
Driver heat was scorching hot, passenger heat warm. 7/27/11. Replaced blend door actuator. Seemed to work fine. 6/11/12 heat blowing scorching hot; ac not working at all. Dealer tested with dye in the system (no leaks), topped off fluids. Worked for a few days. Read details...