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Problems with 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

On average, the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid starts to “feel” problems with the HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM and its various aspects after 113 533 miles.

Recently reported HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM problems on 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. while driving at an unknown speed, an unknown warning icon displayed on the instrument panel. when the contact powered off the engine and restarted the vehicle, the warning indicator no longer appeared. the vehicle was taken to wilson ford lincoln (328 main st, logan, ut 84321, (435) 752-7355) to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hybrid battery failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,533.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. the contact received notification of nhtsa 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 made aware of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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. *jb

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. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the hybrid battery was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v526000 (engine) and believed that the recall was directly related to the failrue. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

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. *jb

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