2005 Ford Escape Hev
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Owner complaints
12 complaints
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- Engine
Vehicle overheating changed thermostat,hoses, and radiator. Still overheating. Had to two garages still overheating
- Service brakes
ABS light on, very weak and diminished braking power, almost not stopping, vehicle was off, then noticed upon startup, 123K miles on vehicle, ford states it could be up to a $5K repair which far exceedes the value of this vehicle, suspect part IS the hcu hydraulic control unit which pressurizes the…
ABS light on, very weak and diminished braking power, almost not stopping, vehicle was off, then noticed upon startup, 123K miles on vehicle, ford states it could be up to a $5K repair which far exceedes the value of this vehicle, suspect part IS the hcu hydraulic control unit which pressurizes the break system before start up, also noticed this pump isn't coming on anymore, ford says they won't cover anything of repair, no more fords or chevy's for me!, you have to kill at least 125 people before they will recall anything just like the $2.25 ignition key recall, what about the 180+ people fords pinto exploding fuel tanks, because of break away fuel necks, lives aren't worth $8EA, to install the rubber bladder are they?, thanks for making another throw away car just like the chevy vega, now ford has another to add to pinto, edsel, maverick? Where did they go? Which one's next? Don't buy hybrid, not good technolgy, doesnt even get very good mileage , 26? IS all I got!, thanks again ford motors, hope henry IS rolling over in heaven for your idiot engineers that would design a system that IS beyond economical sense to repair.!!!
- Service brakes
I was on ladson road in the middle of the hyway and no brakes. the light came on just before my brakes went out. I had to have a tow truck take me home. I am afraid to drive my car. ten years I have had no trouble. I have to have my son take me anywhere I have to go. it IS not very good. this…
I was on ladson road in the middle of the hyway and no brakes. the light came on just before my brakes went out. I had to have a tow truck take me home. I am afraid to drive my car. ten years I have had no trouble. I have to have my son take me anywhere I have to go. it IS not very good. this IS the second time I have reported to you about this situation. The number you gave me #14v526000. Report #7695006-v3doz3.
- Structure › Body
Rear window just exploded. car was parked at my daughter's school. campus security called her out of class thinking someone hit her car. security cameras showed nothing. she had used rear defroster on her way to school. car was parked for at least 45 minutes before window exploded. temperature slightly above freezing.
- Hybrid propulsion system
2005 ford escape. consumer writes in regards to the motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the part was not available. Recall # 14v526000. *jb
- Service brakes
I got an 'ABS' light on, and the panel told me 'services brake system'. *tr
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he attempted to decelerate but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that stopping distance also increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he attempted to decelerate but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact also stated that stopping distance also increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the hydraulic control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000.
- Service brakes
Brakes became very "soft" and brake light, ABS light and "service brake system" light appeared. parked car for 5 hours, and when I restarted, the brakes seemed fine and the lights were off. towed car to shop and had brakes replaced (@ 5%, so thought this was the "only" problem). 2 weeks later, I…
Brakes became very "soft" and brake light, ABS light and "service brake system" light appeared. parked car for 5 hours, and when I restarted, the brakes seemed fine and the lights were off. towed car to shop and had brakes replaced (@ 5%, so thought this was the "only" problem). 2 weeks later, I had the same problem. repair shop did more diagnostics and research, and discovered the master brake cylinder / hcu issue that IS frequently reported on-line. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The brakes failed while attempting to stop at a stop sign. the car went through the stop sign. a few minutes later while driving, the ABS and service brakes light came on. I drove the vehicle directly to the dealer. they were not able to look at it until two days later. I was told the brake…
The brakes failed while attempting to stop at a stop sign. the car went through the stop sign. a few minutes later while driving, the ABS and service brakes light came on. I drove the vehicle directly to the dealer. they were not able to look at it until two days later. I was told the brake hoses needed replacing. I replaced them. the brakes seemed to be working. a few days later, I got the service brakes warning, as well as the service 4X4 warning in the info screen. the brakes seemed to be working. This time they replaced the wheel sensor at the dealer. about a week later, I noticed the brake pedal was hard when initially pressed and softened when the car was turned on. I was driving down the road about 35 mph when the service breaks and ABS warning lights came on and the brakes only worked if I pressed really hard to the floor and then it was jerky. I drove a short distance to return from where I started and turned off the car. when I turned it on again a few minutes later, the warning lights were off and I had braking power again. I drove a few miles to the dealer and when I pulled into the parking lot to park, the brakes failed again and warning lights came on. this was a sunday. They looked at the vehicle on monday and noticed the hard brake pedal, but he lights were not on. they looked at the computer service codes and informed me I needed to replace the hydraulic control unit/abs module and possible the master cylinder at a price tag of $4300 - $5500+. the problem seems to be intermittent, but the vehicle IS not safe to drive. I know I am not the only one with a 2005 hybrid that has experienced this major safety problem. *tr consumer does not own the vehicle anymore. It was about 5 years ago she had a brake failure. There was no collision. updated 6/8/18*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hev. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the ABS and brake warning lights suddenly illuminated. he continued to drive the vehicle but when he attempted to apply pressure to the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hev. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the ABS and brake warning lights suddenly illuminated. he continued to drive the vehicle but when he attempted to apply pressure to the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic test which concluded that the hcu assembly was faulty and performed the necessary repairs. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Engine goes dead (will not idle) when in gear (drive or reverse)... no accident yet, but am afraid I will get "rearended" when it goes dead in traffic... *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The brakes have completely stopped working (except for the emergency brake) 3 times in one month, 4 times in two years. *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 2005 through 2012 Ford…
In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 2005 through 2012 Ford Escape vehicles. On October 2, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition DP12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The NCCC letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in MY 2009 Ford Escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle Body Stuck Closed. The petitioner indicates that the owners of both vehicles reported experiencing repeated incidents of stalling and engine surging. According to Ford, Escape non-hybrid vehicles are equipped with Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) assemblies beginning with MY 2009. Vehicles manufactured between June 22, 2009 and October 15, 2009 may contain contaminated printed circuit boards (PCB) with plating variations. Plating variations could lead to a lack of continuity in the throttle position sensor circuit where P2111 and/or other DTCs would be generated and stored. Ford and its electronic throttle body supplier, Delphi, modified the PCB manufacturing process and issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 09-23-5. Vehicles produced after October 15, 2009 incorporated ETBs manufactured with a PCB process that resolved this condition. ODI's analysis identified a total of 123 unique reports indicating allegations of reduced motive power or vehicle stall. Depending on the condition of throttle control system malfunction, a driver may experience varying levels of reduced engine performance associated with three limp home modes. In two limp modes, reduced engine performance may maintain vehicle speeds above 20mph while the third is a limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Allegations of stall appear to be related to the limited limp home mode. Vehicles are not likely to unexpectedly stall as a result of this condition, but drivers may characterize the reduced functionality as a stall, even though their vehicle may still has motive capability. Allegations of vehicle surge appear to be related to limp home mode operation. Complaints alleging surge are most likely related to engine RPM fluctuations at low vehicle speeds or idle as the control system engages to prevent engine stall. In limited limp mode, rough-idle conditions may exist while the control system attempts to modulate engine RPMs once the vehicle reaches a reduced speed to maintain approximately 900 RPM. Separately, ODI received 59 complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles. Approximately 60 percent (36) of the incidents occurred at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Eighty percent of complaints (47) were received beginning March 2012 and 14 complaints reported that the throttle body was replaced or DTCs associated with limp home modes. Additionally, Ford issued TSB 10-21-6 addressing DTCs associated with idle speed drops and limited limp home mode. The petition is granted on certain model years.Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.See full copy of the closing resume for this defect petition for list of the VOQs associated with the defect petition analysis.
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