Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 4 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's back up lights (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's turn signal (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Back Up Lights problems | |
| Turn Signal problems | |
| Turn Signal Switch problems | |
| Brake Light problems |
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that the back up lights and camera failed to turn on which deactivated the alert chime. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). Read details...
About oct 15, 2010 I noticed when I put on my right hand turn signal the high beam would turn on. It did it consistently for a couple of months then stopped. Then stopped. Then started again. Seems like the trigger is when I do use the high beam is the trigger that starts the process of starting Read details...
The headlamp switch (stalk) on the steering wheel may be faulty. I have on numerous occasions activated the high beams without selecting that position (at least 1-2 times per day). This seems to happen more when I use the turn signal. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed the pedal had fallen into the floor board. The brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. Read details...