Hybrid Propulsion System Problems of Ford Escape Hybrid

Ford Escape Hybrid owners have reported 19 problems related to hybrid propulsion system (under the hybrid propulsion system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escape Hybrid based on all problems reported for the Escape Hybrid.

1 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 05/14/2024

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, after which a message "service engine now” was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the hybrid propulsion system. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 227,000.

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2 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 01/22/2024

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed, nearly causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact continuously depressed the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 02/28/2023

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that aaa was notified and was able to jumpstart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that a message indicating to turn off the voltage to save power or restart vehicle appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed to drive the vehicle more and the battery was replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact then stated that the front passenger’s side window inadvertently rolled down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the glider and sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to the NHTSA campaign number: 22v149000 (electrical system, hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. The VIN was not available.

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4 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 02/11/2023

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that on multiple occasion while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine turned over for two seconds stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service warning light was illuminated, indicating to pull the vehicle over. The contact notified an independent mechanic where he was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to confirm any recalls; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. The VIN was invalid.

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5 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 01/15/2023

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the brushless motor electronics coolant (mec) pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

6 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 07/17/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact pulled over the shoulder of the highway and checked under the hood. The contact found no defects upon investigation. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact called tom masano Ford Lincoln (1600 lancaster Ave, reading, PA 19607) where he was informed that a representative would call him back. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.

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7 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 05/03/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 30 mph, the "pull over safely now" warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that the braking system failed to operate as intended. The crash occurred while the contact was en route to coccia Ford Lincoln inc (located at 577 e main st, wilkes-barre, PA 18702, (570) 823-8888) to have the vehicle repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and issued case number: cas-14733790. The approximate failure mileage was 174,109.

8 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 08/06/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on three different occasions. The vehicle was towed on all three occasions. Frontier Ford in santa clara, California (3701 stevens creek blvd, 95051) was made aware of the series of failures and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the recall was already performed on April 1, 2015. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

9 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 06/07/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving 20 mph, a high engine temperature message appeared on the instrument panel and a loud boom sound was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle stalled and was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle's hybrid coolant pump and fan failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

10 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid consumer writes in regards to engine issues. The consumer stated while driving, it fel as though the vehicle was going to stall. There was a warning, that the engine was overheating was present. The next day, the vehicle would not crank and the overheated warning was steady, even though he engine was cold. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a coolant leak from a cracked head was discovered. The consumer referenced recall # 14v526000.

12 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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13 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. Consumer the safety recall for when engine goes into "idle" mode and does not respond to throttle inputs when a fault is detected with the motor electronics coolant pump, was not being fully address by Ford. The consumer stated the real safety issue was the software that triggered the engine going into immediate idle mode. Future failures of the motor electronics coolant pump would trigger the engine going into the immediate idle mode. The consumer believed the appropriate fix would be to change the software from going to immediate idle mode to going to idle mode after a delay of a period of time or when the vehicle's speed is zero whichever occurs first. Recall # 14v526000. Jb.

14 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 01/19/2015

2006 Ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. The consumer stated his wife was driving, when she lost power in the middle of a major intersection. The consumer stated the incident happened twice. The consumer referenced recall 3 14v526000.

15 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 12/29/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. Djr.

16 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 11/12/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, a chime sounded and an unknown warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronics system overheated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

17 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 11/04/2014

2005 Ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to the motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. The consumer was informed the part was not available. Recall # 14v526000.

18 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 12/01/2013

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to engine malfunction while driving. The consumer stated the engine lost power and eventually went dead. After waiting a few minutes, he was able to re-start the vehicle, but only traveled a few minutes, before it went dead again. The service consultant at the dealer informed the consumer the fan on the hybrid battery had malfunctioned. Less than three months later, the consumer experienced the same issue, where the engine stopped at highway speed and the electrical system shut down. The consumer returned to the dealer and was informed another portion of the hybrid drive system had overheated. Seven months later, the consumer received a recall letter describing the exact symptoms he experienced. When he returned to the dealer with the recall notice, they stated one of the two repairs were covered. However, he would need to file the necessary paperwork to receive a refund. The consumer referenced recall # 14v526000.

19 Hybrid Propulsion System problem of the 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid

Failure Date: 10/21/2011

2007 Ford Escape Hybrid consumer is seeking reimbursement that consumer stated she lost power while driving on the freeway. The consumer received a recall notice in the mail. She called her local dealer, where she was informed part of the service she had done on her vehicle in October 2011, was in fact covered. The consumer stated there was an issue with the hybrid system.


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