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Major Problems with Ford Escape Hybrid - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford Escape Hybrid model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2008, for instance, is the worst year for the Escape Hybrid. Older Escape Hybrid vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Ford Escape Hybrid Problems

AIR BAGS
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid December 6, 2013 Victims: 2

December 6 2013 my car was struck on center column. the truck went through a stop sign striking my car as i was making a left turn. the side airbag should have deployed according to the manual that came with my vehicle but did not. there were neck injuries sustained by me which i believe could have been prevented had the side air bag deployed. called ford and local dealer. neither one would give an answer as to why they did not deploy.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). ...

AIR BAGS
2012 Ford Escape Hybrid July 2, 2015 Victims: 2

We were traveling on a major freeway in los angeles california when on july 2 ,2015 we were rear ended at 110 mph, we then spun completely around 3 times and finally coming to a stop after hitting head on a concrete shoulder wall. the driver suffered 3 broken ribs and whiplash. the passenger suffered whiplash and a broken right hand. she wore a cast for over 2 months and is now requiring hand surgery to put in metal screws and a plate. the passenger is right handed so this has made it very difficult to ...

SERVICE BRAKES
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid November 17, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 134000 miles

While the car was in motion, the yellow abs and the red brake failure warning lamps lit up, and the alarm sounded. i was unable to control my vehicle as the pedal became stiff. brakes went into manual mode. this luckily happened in the evening, or else i could have hit another vehicle or a pedestrian. the car jerked as i pulled up the emergency brake, and i hurt my neck. i researched this issue at home and found that it is a known issue that many have had problems with, which have not yet been addressed as a ...

What is the most common problem with Ford Escape Hybrid?

Overall the worst problem with Ford Escape Hybrid relates to SERVICE BRAKES problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Escape Hybrid years that are prone to issues with these components.

SERVICE BRAKES 251 STEERING 214 ENGINE 184 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 132 POWER TRAIN 95 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 82 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 67 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 57 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 46 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33 BODY 15 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 14 SUSPENSION 12 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 11 AIR BAGS 9 WHEELS 9 ENGINE 8 COOLING SYSTEM 8 VISIBILITY/WIPER 7 EQUIPMENT 4 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 VISIBILITY 2 AIR CONDITIONER 2 STRUCTURE 2 SEAT BELTS 2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 2 TIRES 2 SEATS 2 REAR 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 2 LATCH 2 COLUMN 2 WINDSHIELD 1 WIRING 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 CAMERA SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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