Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 100 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transfer case (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When the outside temperature gets over 95f, the rotary gear shifter locks up in park and will not let you shift into drive. Multiple restarts over 30 minutes with the a/c center console pointed down to cool off the rotary shifter dial. This really is annoying. Twice I was late for appointments. Read details...
Vehicle displayed "service emissions system" warning immediately after driving off the lot. After replacement of all emissions parts, vehicle still intermittently displays this warning and occasional "stop safely now" messages causing the engine to shut down. Read details...
The coolant pump for my Ford escape 2007 hybrid has given me a failure code several times. I had it diagnosed then wanted to order the part and was told that I was number 800 on the backorder list for this part. Read details...
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...
Incident took place on 12/02/2011. After work I was driving south on the 405 freeway in southern California. I was in left lane going approximately 60 miles per hour when the car lost power and I could no longer accelerate. Smoke started to come up from the hood of the car. Read details...