2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 114,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the high motor temperature and stop vehicle safely warning lights displayed as the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor electronics coolant pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. *smd 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.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Fuel system · PA

2006 ford escape hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to engine malfunction while driving. *smd 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.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Brakes · CA

2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the service brake system was a sporadic issue for a very long time. When the error message displayed, there was no pressure on the brake pedal, the power brakes failed, and in order to get the brakes to work at all, he had to press the pedal to the floor. The consumer expererienced a loss of power, the inside lights dimmed and the radio cut out. It was determined the battery needed to be replaced. Four months later, the sporadic brake system message illuminated. The dealer was unable to find a problem. Updated 08/24/15

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Steering · 82,100 miles · VA

Abrupt loss of power steering assist. Electric power assisted steering system failed. Does gives message "service pwr steering" on dashboard, but provides no useful function. Car did not crash at time of failure, but controlling it was very difficult, requiring high physical effort to move steering wheel. Though manufacturer has recalled 2008 model for this problem, 2006 is not on the recall and manufacturer refuses to provide repair.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 105,000 miles · CA

My 06' hybrid escape completely shut down, it just gave me a " please pull over now". I almost caused a major accident on i44 at 75mph because of all power loss. When I was on the side of the highway I let it sit for like a minute and then restarted the engine and it drove a good 5 minutes at about 60 MPH but as soon as I accelerated above 60 it gave me the sign again, and I had to repeat the process. I drove it home on the access road staying between 30-40 and thank god, it made it home.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 117,306 miles · CA

Completely lost power steering with no warning while making a right turn into oncoming traffic. Left me in a dangerous situation without power to turn the vehicle in time to avoid the incoming traffic.

Filed May 14, 2014 · Electrical · 68,592 miles · AZ

While driving on the freeway my car lost all power and said stop safely now. I pulled to the side of the road and 10 minutes later the car started up and I was able to drive home. The car did not do this again for over a year. At that time I was driving in tucson az and it lost all power in the middle of an intersection.fortunatly it started right away and I was able to get to a parking lot.after a lot of research we replaced the electric cooling motor only to have it continue to shut down with the stop safely now displayed. After more research we replaced the blend door actuator with no results. Ford really needs to do a recall and fix this problem before people die. The car shuts down with no warning and it happens so fast. If there is no where to pull over you are stuck in the road and a target for other vehicles to run into.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA

I was driving on the freeway in the carpool lane, about 65mph. Heard a noise (sounded like the engine losing power) and saw the warning light to "stop safely now". Had to pull to left immediately, with very little room in the shoulder on a very busy freeway. This was a very hazardous and stressful situation, particularly because I had a toddler in the car with me. Car was towed to the nearest ford dealer. I was told by the dealer that the problem was failure of the mecs (motor electric cooling system). However, this is not under warranty or recall. This part should be considered for recall because of the serious safety hazard it poses when it fails.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · DC

2006 ford escape hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle completely lost all power while driving. Smd the consumer also stated a red triangle appeared on the instrument panel.

Filed Oct 15, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,500 miles · CA

When in the middle of an intersection, suddenly the "stop safely now" light came on and the vehicle immediately shut down. The shut down appears to have been caused by a faulty coolant system. From online reports, this is a frequent problem with this model and is very unsafe. I was almost hit by surrounding traffic because of the immediate loss of power and control.

Filed Sep 30, 2012 · Engine · 120,000 miles · WA

We were traveling on the freeway when a warning appeared on the display " stop safely now ". The engine lost power and we managed to move the car to the side of the road. I restarted the car and it appeared to work ok. Drove another 10 miles and the "stop safely now" reappeared and the car lost power. We pulled over. We waited for 10 minutes, restarted the car and it drove us home. Later when we were driving up our street, the same thing occurred.