2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: engine overheating

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · IA

The hybrid electronics system overheated, the dashboard lights went on and the alert system said to "stop car slowly" and then "check emissions system". The car slowed down and lost almost all power. After turning it on again, the car had no power and could not accelerate. It was like this for several minutes (this has happened before but the car seemed normal after the initial stall). The car was towed to a nearby mechanic's garage and they told us the problem was with the mecs pump which was causing the hybrid system to overheat. This seems remarkably similar to recall #14s19 and I don't understand how my car is not covered under it. I also chatted with a rep from ford who couldn't tell me why my car wasn't covered. While I understand that recalls are VIN specific I believe there is an error on ford's end. The rep told me my vehicle was built on july 29, 2005 and the recall includes vehicles manufactured from 2005 to june 20, 2008. She said she couldn't find an exact date for the start of the "build date" range, but she thought it included all of 2005. So I said "shouldn't mine be covered?" similarly, the 14s19 recall notice states: "model year 2005-2008 ford escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured october 13, 2003, to june 20, 2008". I bought the car in late 2015, after the initial recall date was issued and the dealer stated that there were no outstanding recall matters with the vehicle. However, the car only had 60,000 miles on it and was lightly used so I wonder if the previous owner was even aware of the mecs issues. Thank you for your time. I am currently facing $1,300 in repair costs and this looks exactly like the recall problems mentioned in 14s19. I hope someone at the federal safety agency can help because I think ford should reimburse me for the damages. Thanks again. Please contact me at [xxx] if you have any questions. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · 126,700 miles · FL

I was driving on a state road at about 45 mpg when the car started to overheat, AC was not cooling as it was before the warning then a safety sign came on the dashboard to stop the vehicle safely. The next day (saturday) I called greenway ford dealership, colonial sr 50, fl and ask if there is a recall on my vehhicle and explained what happened. I was told yes there is a recall on the cooling pump/motor to bring in the vehicle on monday. I paid for the vehicle to be towed on monday at 7:30am as I was told not to drive it. I called the dealership to ensure that the vehicle was there and asked to be contacted once a diagnosis was done. No one called me until 4:30pm to pick up the vehicle. Two days later the vehicle warning sign came on again to safely stop the vehicle. I called the dealership again and I was told I can wait and see if it happens again which I did a couple weeks later and left a voice message. Two days ago, the same warning safety sign came on. Yesterday, I privately went to a mechanic to run a diagnostic, which had an error code of p1a10 - hybrid powertrain module -battery disabled. I went to the dealership as I had no return call from the manager mark foster. After 2 and 1/2 hours I was told that I have to replace the hybrid battery cooling fans as one is not working for a cost of $1,127.26 when I inquired about the hybrid battery being disabled I was told by the manager and technician that the "battery is protecting itself from melting or catching on fire by disabling". The problem that existed prior to changing the cooling pump still exists and the ford company nor the dealership is taking any responsibility.

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 9, 2015 · Fuel system · AL

2006 ford escape hybrid consumer writes in regards to engine issues. *smd 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.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Electrical · 73,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escaper hybrid. The contact stated that a triangle warning symbol illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the failure was diagnosed as the electronic motor cooling pump trans axle having overheated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was taken. The contact stated that the battery had also failed several times. The dealer performed a diagnostic that was unable to locate a failure code. In addition, the air conditioner, water pump, electronic battery and the cooling fan were replaced but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · 30,000 miles · IN

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).