Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 14 unknown or other related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common unknown or other problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's unknown or other (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
My 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid cut off the combustion engine while traveling down a country rd. Was able to pull off with declining power in the electric engine. Display read "pull over safely" and nothing else. I brought it in to both a Ford dealership who referred me to a Toyota dealership because they didn't have anyone who knew about hybrid cars. Since the problem did not occur at the time I brought it in and there were no problems showing on a diagnostic test they could not do anything. The SUV has done this numerous times since and sometimes shuts off both engines in the middle of the highway. I thought speed and hard driving were the problem which it tends to happen more so on 45min or greater drives but has been known to do this at 15mph in residential areas. Very scary, especially on crowded high speed roads as you cannot "pull over safely" with neither motor running. If their excuse is its a safety feature it is not very safe. I contacted Ford via e-mail and they were nice enough to refer me back to the original Ford dealership and send the dealership the e-mail I had sent to their customer support in confidence stating I did not trust the dealership and they should investigate their practices (for previous reasons relating to other car issues). Saw many posts in forums that this problem relates to the cooling pump for the electric motor. Ordering a new coolant pump online as I will not go to the Ford (as I saw a post eliquently put) "stealership".
This is the second time in two months car warnings to "stop vehicle safety" in a middle of highways. We just had a few seconds to pulled vehicle off the road and is very dangerous menouver it. Once we pulled it off we turned off engine and waited for a few minutes to restarted again to complete our destination. This is a very delicate situation due the short time to react when engine suddenly turns off. We have two kids and our life had been in tremendously danger to be hit by another car.
Air conditioning condenser failed, cost $1500 to replace.
Going from missouri to arkansas my car simply stopped running no indicator lighs were on at the time and a triangle came on stating I could pull over safely now and stop. I turned off the engine after trying to make the electric battery engine work. Nothing happened. People helped me push my car off the road and then a man suggested I try to start it again. It started right up and ran for another 20-30 miles and then proceeded to do this about every 5-10 miles for hours. The temp was raining and about 60 degrees. Again on the way home in dry weather and at night it did the same thing for 136 miles. This was at night and I tried to keep it at 60 mph. Finaly dropping it to 50 and finally made it home. I'm taking it to my mechanic but when I called Ford where I bought the car they said they never heard of this problem. I find this to be an untruth and Ford ( which my family has sworn by for many years) refuses to acknowledge this problem.
Driving on the highway and abs and emergency brake lights came on, along with message "system brake faliure" and "regen brakes disabled". At this time, the brakes almost feel totally out (1/2 pressed) or very touchy (full press). Took it to a Ford dealership and they said they needed to replace abs module ($2500) which we agreed to. A few days after it was replaced, same thing happend (lights, messages and brakes issues). We took it back, and by the time it was to the dealership the lights, messages and brakes were back to normal. They couldnt find an issues. A few days later, it happened agian while in a traffic jam (very scary!!!) took it immediatly to a dealership to have them check the codes. Took the codes to the original dealership and they took my escape for 2 days, syaing they reset the codes and it was a computer issue. 5 days later it happened agian in our downtown (very scarry). No one seems to know what is going on. I have contacted Ford and they are not familiar with this issue however I have seen other mentions about this online.
I have @75000 miles on my Ford Escape Hybrid 4wd. I started hearing a noise and strong vibration in the steering wheel at 50 mph and a noise as I slow down. I took it in to the dealership I have always taken my car to and they eventually diagnosed it as being the transfer case. On sept 15, 2011, the dealership said at that time to replace the transfer case would be @$1500-1600. The dealership also said it was back ordered until oct 10, 2011. They said it obviously was a problem with many escapes since it was back ordered at Ford. I have asked Ford to pay for the replacement of the transfer case and they have refused. I went on line and this problem has happened to other owners of the escape, not just 2005. One owner said it happened at 60,000 mi. I feel it is a flaw and that they should pay to replace it.
I took my 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid to the dealer on Aug. 4th/2011 for 30k maintenance at a cost of $715 + $100 coupon. Immediately upon picking up the vehicle, I noticed an unusual sluggishness about it. I drive very little, so it took a few more days (8/4) for the car to break down. It was rush-hour traffic, and cars whizzed by me with kamikaze maneuvers in a psychotic urge to pass me, as my vehicle was only going a few mph. As the freeway began to rise, my car slowed down even more. I thought it was going to roll backward. I thought I was going to die and kill others. It was a nightmare. I had to feverishly pump the gas pedal to get it to the dealership. Today (8/4/11) they called to tell me that the throttle body had gone bad. I looked it up online, and it's not a part that 'goes bad'. . . But it does require cleaning. Unfortunately maintenance of the throttle body is not a part of Ford's maintenance protocol. I read many other harrowing stories of people who had near misses because of throttle body malfunction. At least a couple of people even had wrecks. Eventually someone is going to get killed. I didn't even know there was such a part in a car. . . I am not a mechanic, but if I pay hundreds of dollars for routine maintenance, I do expect a mechanic to take care of the problem! it was horrible and very frightening. I'm just glad that I didn't hurt anyone. Ford needs to realize that this problem will eventually result in a fatality. I have complained to the Ford motor CO. Complaint line, so hopefully they will listen to us.
As driving on the highway, the engine suddenly shut down, and was able to drive towards the shoulder. After 5 minutes, I was able to restart the engine. Ten minutes later, it happened again, still driving the highway @60 mph. Luckily, no cars were behind, and I was able to move to the shoulder without incident. The following Monday, it happened again, three times . Car was towed to the dealer, I was told they have had another car the same morning, with exactly the same problem. Diagnostics: need to replace both high voltage traction battery cooling fans and to replace motor electronics cooling pump. When dealer searched for parts, they could not find any in mn, because apparently all dealers were having the same problem. It would take several days until they would get the part from CA. Ford is not willing to recognize they have a problem with the engine and battery cooling system, although it has happened several times. Ford even issued two technical service bulletins (TSB 08-24-5 and TSB 09-17-7) addressing both issues. It is a very serious safety issue, given the engine suddenly shuts down on the highway, and the car needs to be moved right away towards the shoulder. Car could be hit from behind from oncoming traffic, given the sudden speed change, and could cause fatalities. Don't want to have for another firestone - Ford explorer fiasco.
We have owned several good Ford vehicles in the past, up until now. The subject: 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid and problems with the abs. We now understand this is a common reoccurring problem with this vehicle. The master brake cylinder is defective in what appears to be consistent with all of the Ford's hybrid escort line. . . Due to a design flaw that Ford refuses to recognize. The cost of repairs can range from $1500-4000 and as a consumer's rights advocate I won't hesitate to blow the whistle on this one. . . My daughter drives this car, and she almost had what would have been a serious if not a fatal accident. . . ;no response from the braking system and it is now in the shop. . And we can't afford for her not to continue to go to college, and we cab't afford to buy her a new car. When it comes to safety, Ford should be held accountable. . . The only response ever from them to anyone else who has had a similar problem, has been a weak apology. What does it take for your organization to initiate a recall or at least a responsible reply from Ford. I can't even feel good about selling this car to anyone else until this defect is resolved. At least Toyota did what they were suppose to when they had the "stuck" acceleration issue. . . But Ford - an american (?) company that has been around for a long time. . . With shabbiness like this it's no wonder our technologies being constantly "sold (out)" ) and exported overseas. On behalf of all americans who prefer to purchase USA made products and expect the quality we deserve, I expect a response from you that addresses this horendous problem that can cause death on the highways, if not already. . . It surely wiill in time. How effective and influential is your organization, or is it another facade that has been designed to make us think our safety rights are protected from the flaws of big business when they really a? fortunately, I know several congressmen who will not like to receive a copy of this message but ultimately will.
I was traveling through nyc on rt 95 during rush hour, bumper to bumper traffic. All 3 lanes were traveling at 65 mph with no breakdown lane due to construction in the area. The car for no apparent reason displayed the "stop safely now" message and the engine died. By some miracle the jersey barriers blocking the breakdown lane opened up for about 100 ft and I was able to pull over. The car loses all power when the stop safely now message appears. This is a hazard and this car should be recalled for this problem. It turned out the cooling pump needed to be replaced. No car should simply shut off when driving. It creates an extremely dangerous situation. I had 18 wheelers and a stream of cars behind me and had the breakdown lane not been available, there would have been a multiple car crash with potential deaths. It is hard to believe that there have been no accidents due to this problem. This car is unsafe to drive because you have no idea when the engine will shut off. The car needs to be redesigned so that the stop safely now message never shuts down the engine.
Wrench light is coming on.
Red triangle light with exclamation lights up on dash. Can not acceolrate past 15 miles per hour.
While test driving my 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid at the bill walsh dealership in ottowa, IL Feb 2009, salesman [xxx]told me that the intermittent high pitched noise from the battery compartment was normal. When I took the car in for service Nov. 2009 at the tom wood Ford dealership in carmel, in, I was told that the sound was due to a failed battery door actuator. I was told that failure to replace this part could result in the battery overheating, and possible explosion of the hybrid battery. I paid to have the part replaced, and it broke again may 2010. After doing research, I have found that this is a common problem with the Ford Escape Hybrid. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
I have owned my Ford Escape Hybrid since 2005, and have been aware of a problem with the master cylinder from my local Ford dealership for the past year (2011). My brakes scary on the road will stop working anytime the 300 volt batter is jiggled too much from it's harness. One bill alone that fit me over a month of repairs in the dealership to correct the problem was beyond time consuming and way over my budget. They told me I didn't have to get the master cylinder replaced right away, and it was going to cost around a 1000 dollars when I did. . Read more...