Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact drove to lithia ford lincoln of roseburg (1650 ne stephens st, roseburg, or 97470, (541) 537-4643) where it was diagnosed that two hybrid fans needed to be replaced. The contact claimed that a recall was issued for this year, make, and model vehicle; however, upon investigation, no recalls could be found. The manufacturer was notified and were currently ordering the parts for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
29 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 99,000.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 99,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
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Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the federal safety agency to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 2005 through 2012 Ford Escape vehicles. On October 2, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition DP12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The NCCC letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in MY 2009 Ford Escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle Body Stuck Closed. The petitioner indicates that the owners of both vehicles reported experiencing repeated incidents of stalling and engine surging. According to Ford, Escape non-hybrid vehicles are equipped with Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) assemblies beginning with MY 2009. Vehicles manufactured between June 22, 2009 and October 15, 2009 may contain contaminated printed circuit boards (PCB) with plating variations. Plating variations could lead to a lack of continuity in the throttle position sensor circuit where P2111 and/or other DTCs would be generated and stored. Ford and its electronic throttle body supplier, Delphi, modified the PCB manufacturing process and issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 09-23-5. Vehicles produced after October 15, 2009 incorporated ETBs manufactured with a PCB process that resolved this condition. ODI's analysis identified a total of 123 unique reports indicating allegations of reduced motive power or vehicle stall. Depending on the condition of throttle control system malfunction, a driver may experience varying levels of reduced engine performance associated with three limp home modes. In two limp modes, reduced engine performance may maintain vehicle speeds above 20mph while the third is a limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Allegations of stall appear to be related to the limited limp home mode. Vehicles are not likely to unexpectedly stall as a result of this condition, but drivers may characterize the reduced functionality as a stall, even though their vehicle may still has motive capability. Allegations of vehicle surge appear to be related to limp home mode operation. Complaints alleging surge are most likely related to engine RPM fluctuations at low vehicle speeds or idle as the control system engages to prevent engine stall. In limited limp mode, rough-idle conditions may exist while the control system attempts to modulate engine RPMs once the vehicle reaches a reduced speed to maintain approximately 900 RPM. Separately, ODI received 59 complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles. Approximately 60 percent (36) of the incidents occurred at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Eighty percent of complaints (47) were received beginning March 2012 and 14 complaints reported that the throttle body was replaced or DTCs associated with limp home modes. Additionally, Ford issued TSB 10-21-6 addressing DTCs associated with idle speed drops and limited limp home mode. The petition is granted on certain model years.Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.See full copy of the closing resume for this defect petition for list of the VOQs associated with the defect petition analysis.
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What 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. I took it to the local ford dealership where we have gotten all other service done three times for these issues. They haven't been able to tell me anything, stating only that there are no codes, so no idea where to look. I couldn't understand how the computer can know to tell me to stop driving the car, yet not record a dtc. It happened again on the first warm day of the summer - drove across town, parked it, came back 20 minutes later and it wouldn't start, showing 'stop safely now'. I left it until the next morning and it started right up and I drove it home. I went out and bought scanxl and used my laptop to scan the car. I found p1a10, p1a14, p0a0a, and p0a95. If I can buy some consumer program and find this info, way is ford telling there are no codes? Ford also replaced the battery fans two years ago, stating they were covered under some recall or warranty. Searching the internet gets me 100's of comments on this stop safely issue with dozens of possible causes depending on the year and model. My scan tool shows a battery voltage of 665 volts, though it's supposed to be a 300 volt battery. The hybrid evaporator temp can range between 220 and 310 degrees f when it's running ok. That can't be normal. I have no idea what's going on and can't get any help from the ford dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the "stop safely" warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. Manteca ford (555 n main st, manteca, ca 95336, (209) 239-3561) was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed in order to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
I was about 115 miles into a 130 mile trip, doing 70 MPH on the interstate, when out of no where my vehicle jerked very hard and then started making loud sounds like parts falling out. All of the cars behide me had to slam on breaks and avoid hitting me. No lights or warnings had come on until after this happened. I steered the car off of the interstate and down the ramp into a store parking lot. The car was not running hot. Looked under car and oil was coming out all over the ground. A man looked and said it looked like the coolant system messed up and it through a rod in the motor block. I got the car one month ago and it was doing great. By looking up on type car there is others having problems like this and recalls on the coolant system. But no one on my VIN. Recall 14v526000
Displayed "stop safely now" while driving on interstate. I pulled over and turned engine off. Restarted and drove a few miles and received notice again. Repeated this cycle about 10 times before I was finally able to make it home. Had dealer service car and do a battery fan recall. Drove okay for a month but now I am getting the same error and having to shut the vehicle down and restart.
Its driving ok and then it starts losing power to 20 MPH and it wont speed more from there until its turn off for hours then im driving again and it keeps doing the same thing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the speed suddenly decelerated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, but continued to experience the failure. During the incident, the master vehicle electrical hazard warning and the engine electric coolant temperature sensors illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
While driving, received a "stop safely now" warning light and the engine shutdown. Second time in three weeks such incident occurred and this is after supposed "safety recall" work done on the vehicle a few months back. Previous to the recall, the car actually shutdown numerous times while traveling at high rates of speed on major interstate highways. After the light comes on, the gas pedal is no longer responsive and you have to hope you can coast off the side of the road. Once you stop safely and turn off the car, after waiting 5-10 minutes, the car usually comes back on, which leads me to believe it is due to some sort of overtemp condition.
While driving on the highway the red triangle came on and the lcd read high temperature warning. I stopped the vehicle and the engine wasn't hot and there was plenty of coolant for the radiator in the reservoir. Started vehicle after 5 min and drove home.
While driving on the highway after about 30 min engine stall and red triangle lit up on dash. Message on lcd said to stop safely now. Pulled over and shut car off, restarted a couple of minutes later.
Questions about the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine
Does the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 99,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Escape Hybrid have bad engine?
The Ford Escape Hybrid model years with the most engine complaints are 2008 (111 complaints), 2020 (65 complaints) and 2006 (55 complaints).
Other 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Brakes 63Suspension 30Body 24Steering 21Electrical 16Fuel system 12Wheels 9Transmission 8Acceleration 3Driver assistance 3Airbags 2Visibility 2Lights 1Seat belts 1
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