2008 Ford Escape Hybrid fuel system problems

Filed Sep 2, 2020 · Fuel system · 191,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while idle or driving at various speeds, the vehicle shut-off as the stop safely now warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after waiting for approximately five minutes. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2017 · Fuel system · FL

The car comes to a stall on the interstate I-75 lost traction shutdow the combustion engine and a warning comes up (stop safely now) . The same happen 8 times in a month localy in weston. All the times I turned off the key and restard. It seems the same problem as per recal 14v‑526 or 14v526000, local dealer does not recognize any problem or recal (sawgrass ford)

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Fuel system · 112,900 miles · SC

While idling the warning message "stop vehicle safley" appeared and the car went into "limp" mode. After cutting engine off to reset, the vehicle was started again. After a short time of idling again, the vehicle gave the same warning message. Vehicle was driven a short distance to a safe parking area in "limp" mode. The vehicle then had to be towed and electronic throttle body replaced.

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · HI

While driving my 2008 ford escape hybrid on a residential street, the red triangle light came on, with a warning to "stop now, pull over." luckily I was already driving slowly and I stopped safely. The engine then died. I tried restarting, but the red triangle came back on, and the engine died again. I had the vehicle towed to local ford dealership. They diagnosed the problem as a dead hybrid battery, with a replacement cost $12,000. Unfortunately, the 8-yr battery warranty expired just a few months prior to this. I asked about recall 14s19, which seems to be related to this problem. The dealer and ford corp customer service both said my specific VIN was not covered by the recall. About 18 months prior to this, I had the same experience, with the red triangle warning light coming on while I was driving on a residential street. I had the vehicle towed to the same dealer. Their initial diagnosis was a dead hybrid battery, which would be covered under warranty. The next day, the dealer called back to say they had discussed the problem with ford corporation, and they changed the diagnosis. They replaced the "ignition switch and housing" (not covered under warranty) for $743. The car ran ok until the problem recurred this month.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 88,250 miles · CA

The triangle/! Symbol comes up and engine loses all power on the freeway. My car has been into the dealership twice for this dangerous issue. The 2008 escape hybrids are supposedly not covered for throttle body issues and my coolant fan for the battery is supposedly "updated" and doesnt need to be replaced. . Over 700 dollar fix for safety and flaw in quality of pats?

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · VA

Electronic throttle body failure equivalent to the customer satisfaction program but told my VIN number is not in the applicable group. Loss of all engine power while on the freeway traveling at 65mph with a semi tractor trailor behind me. I was barely able to get the vehicle onto the side of the road.

Filed Apr 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 72,902 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal engaged with a slow response. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 72,902. Updated 06/29/16

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · NC

The vehicles warning light symbolized as an orange/yellow wrench illuminates on and off throughout the day. On multiple occasions the vehicle has lagged in response to applying pressure to the gas pedal to accelerate, or had delayed acceleration response. The issue is ongoing, and continual on a daily basis starting approximately on march 2, 2015.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Fuel system · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Fuel system · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape hybrid. The contact received notification of 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 contact had not experienced a failure.