2005 Ford Escape Hybrid: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 14, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Mar 29, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · CA

Car turns off while driving message on dash says to stop safely now car will start up again after waiting a while. Car stopped while on freeway barely made it to the shoulder.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 208,000 miles · VA

Re: 2005 ford escape hybrid defect in throttle body electronic throttle body malfunction the federal safety agency action number: dp12006 opened 10/2/2012 around 4 months ago, we purchased a used 2005 ford escape hybrid in north carolina. We have had numerous issues with this and our other 2006 ford escape hybrid including having to replace cv axle's in both vehicles, engine alerts in a limp home operation or completely dying or stalling while driving and: rear right door alarm has been coming on consistently in hot weather service emissions warning came on and these codes came up: c1524 ' brake pedal travel sensor calibration not complete c1218 ' lamb antilock brake system warning output circuit malfunction (this code came up in 4/2016 as well someone says it could be a bulb burned out p0126 ' coolant thermostat temperature below thermostat regulating (twice) p0685 ' engine control module powertrain cont. Power relay circuit /open while driving, both cars have failed and many times ford service would spend over 3 weeks trying to figure out what was wrong with our vehicles. After around 3 weeks, fairway ford of kingsport, tn's mechanic, bob, notified me that it was the throttle body and a p1a0c code, which costs almost $1,000 to replace. Despite this recall, when I asked ford service at two different locations if there were any recalls they said no because they didn't want to fix the problem. In fact, at one dealership, I received the car back with a damaged window and they refused to repair it as well. I'm asking for an investigation into this defect, a recall to be issued and for ford to pay for the repair since this has been an issue in these vehicles.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · MN

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.

Filed May 20, 2015 · Engine · 101,548 miles · MI

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.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Engine · 141,418 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle became extremely hot, the engine stalled, and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle jolted when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v256000 (hybrid propulsion system). The approximate failure mileage was 141,418.

Filed Jul 29, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 127,844 miles · CA

Car was parked and turned off left sitting for 2 hours. Got back, turned vehicle on, backed up from parking stall and power steering locked. It became hard to turn or control the steering. Tried turning off car and restarting, but that did not reset or release the power steering. No warning sound or lights came on. Drove car home with emergency lights and on the shoulder for about 3 miles. Parked car and left sitting for 5 hours hoping it would reset. Before turning the ignition, I turned on AC, then turn on the car. That did nothing. Now the wrench light came on and "power steering service" warning came on. Isn't the warning done before an incident can happen? Had a mechanic place a machine to diagnose the car, but no luck. Please help in fixing the issue. There should be an investigation for defect on electrical warning.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the water pump for the hybrid battery failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 12, 2014 · Fuel system, Transmission · 100,490 miles · WI

The "wrench" light and "engine" light illuminated on the dash. The information system flashed "service now" and "service emission system." the car suddenly seemed to bog down and slowed to around 15 MPH. From there it would not accelerate beyond 30 MPH. The accelerator was unresponsive and seemed mushy. Once at 30 MPH the car would hesitate and jerk. It also stalled when slowing. These are the same exact symptoms that other escape owners have experienced and which ford has recognized as a manufacturing defect under customer satisfaction # 13n03 for escape models 2009-2012. The ford dealer says the electronic throttle body needs to be replaced. However, as of this writing ford is not covering the repair for earlier models even though they have the same engine, same symptoms, same repair necessary. Come on ford, do the right thing!

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact also mentioned that a red triangle illuminated with a message to stop safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic diagnosed that the service harness needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. According to the service bulletin, the program involved installing a service harness in the high-voltage traction battery and reprogramming the battery control module. Updated 11/06/13 updated 11/29/13