2007 Ford Escape Hybrid fuel system problems

Filed Jul 22, 2024 · Fuel system · CO

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 the federal safety agency 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 federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 20, 2024 · Fuel system · 227,000 miles · NY

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 the 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 the federal safety agency 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 federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 227,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · CA

Vehicle displayed "service emissions system" warning immediately after driving off the lot. After replacement of all emissions parts, vehicle still intermittently displays this warning and occasional "stop safely now" messages causing the engine to shut down. Vehicle also displays "service brake system" warnings daily despite having entire breaking system replaced causing failure of ABS breaking system resulting in brake pedal going all the way to the floor and taking a much longer distance to stop while driving. Vehicle surges forward while stopped at traffic lights increasing the risk of a crash. Vehicle displays "passenger door ajar" warnings although door is shut. This results in alarm and lights flashing constantly resulting in several drained batteries so vehicle does not start. Transfer case or "power take off unit" failed at 125k miles resulting in non-drivable condition.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · NY

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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. ...updated 07/13/16

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The contact had the vehicle repaired under the recall campaign and the failure recurred. While driving approximately 68 MPH, the stop safely now warning lights illuminated and the entire vehicle seized. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape hybrid. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle independently engaged into electric mode. The vehicle started to lose power when the failure occurred. The failure recurred and the contact would have to shut off the engine and restart it to initiate back into fuel mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the vent door that cools the main battery failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 84,375 miles · CA

Picked up my car from dealership, (recalled) electronic coolant pump replaced. Having dealt with the "stall-like condition" described in the safety recall notice 14s19 / the federal safety agency recall 14v‑526, I was expecting the newly installed water pump to affect my car's recent performance. Fifteen minutes from the dealership, going 65 MPH on the freeway, the pull over safely now message flashed. And then my car stalled. Makes me wonder if the safety recall listed the wrong replacement part.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 71,000 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns 2007 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. In addition, the contact stated that pull over was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency 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 failure mileage was unknown but the current mileage was 71,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Fuel system · VA

2007 ford escape hybrid consumer is seeking reimbursement *cn 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.

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.