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Aug 5, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, while attempting to stop the vehicle the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, causing the stopping distance to be extended. The ve...

Aug 5, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 85,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, while attempting to stop the vehicle the brake pedal extended to the floorboard, causing the stopping distance to be extended. The ve...

Apr 17, 2025 Steering 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality returned...

Apr 17, 2025 Steering 130,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality returned...

Jun 3, 2024 Steering 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle experienced electrical power steering failure. The check engine and brake system light warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for several...

Jun 3, 2024 Steering 75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle experienced electrical power steering failure. The check engine and brake system light warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring for several...

Feb 25, 2022 Steering 220,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of electric power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and r...

Feb 25, 2022 Steering 220,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of electric power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and r...

Feb 16, 2022 Steering 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The contact stated that he was able to safely pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. Once the vehicle was restarted the vehicle drove n...

Feb 16, 2022 Steering 120,000 mi

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. The contact stated that he was able to safely pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. Once the vehicle was restarted the vehicle drove n...

May 28, 2019 Steering 83,000 mi

WHEN STEERING CAR MAKING TIGHT TURNS CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

May 28, 2019 Steering 83,000 mi

WHEN STEERING CAR MAKING TIGHT TURNS CAUSES THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

Jan 3, 2019 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN ATLANTA GA ON CITY STREETS, CROSSED RR TRACKS WHILE BREAKING AND ABS AND OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED. AT THE SAME TIME I LOST ALL BREAKING POWER, THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE BREAKS WORKED ENOUGH FOR ME TO STOP THE CAR. AFTE...

Jan 3, 2019 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN ATLANTA, CROSSED RR TRACKS WHILE BREAKING AND ABS AND OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED. AT THE SAME TIME I LOST ALL BREAKING POWER IN MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID, THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE BREAKS WORKED ENOUGH FOR ME TO STOP THE CAR...

Jan 3, 2019 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN ATLANTA GA ON CITY STREETS, CROSSED RR TRACKS WHILE BREAKING AND ABS AND OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED. AT THE SAME TIME I LOST ALL BREAKING POWER, THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE BREAKS WORKED ENOUGH FOR ME TO STOP THE CAR. AFTE...

Jan 3, 2019 Service Brakes 99,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING IN ATLANTA, CROSSED RR TRACKS WHILE BREAKING AND ABS AND OTHER LIGHTS FLASHED. AT THE SAME TIME I LOST ALL BREAKING POWER IN MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID, THE BREAK PEDAL WHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO SWERVE INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE BREAKS WORKED ENOUGH FOR ME TO STOP THE CAR...

Dec 5, 2018 Steering 1 mi

AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE FROM HOME ON A COLD DAY, I WAS STOPPED TO TURN LEFT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD LEFT. THE STEERING WHEEL FORCED ITSELF BACK RIGHT WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE. I COULDN'T TURN IT BACK RIGHT SO I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE STEERING BEHAVE...

Dec 5, 2018 Steering 1 mi

AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN A MILE FROM HOME ON A COLD DAY, I WAS STOPPED TO TURN LEFT WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED HARD LEFT. THE STEERING WHEEL FORCED ITSELF BACK RIGHT WITH SIGNIFICANT FORCE. I COULDN'T TURN IT BACK RIGHT SO I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE STEERING BEHAVE...

Nov 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 88,000 mi

REMOTE STARTED VEHICLE AND WAS WALKING UP LESS THAN 2 MINUTES AFTER. NOTICE PUDDLE UNDER GAS TANK AREA. GAS WAS POURING OUT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT STATIONARY. IT WAS OBVIOUS LATER THAT GASS HAS BEEN LEAKING OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO WORK

Nov 23, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 88,000 mi

REMOTE STARTED VEHICLE AND WAS WALKING UP LESS THAN 2 MINUTES AFTER. NOTICE PUDDLE UNDER GAS TANK AREA. GAS WAS POURING OUT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING BUT STATIONARY. IT WAS OBVIOUS LATER THAT GASS HAS BEEN LEAKING OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO WORK

Nov 6, 2018 Steering 84,763 mi

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT (GOING VERY SLOW) WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AND I COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT IT WAS FROZEN MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT UP. I QUICKLY TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON - MY STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL SHAKING BUT NOT AS MUCH AND...

Nov 6, 2018 Steering 84,763 mi

I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A PARKING LOT (GOING VERY SLOW) WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AND I COULD NOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT IT WAS FROZEN MY ENTIRE DASH BOARD LIT UP. I QUICKLY TURNED OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON - MY STEERING WHEEL WAS STILL SHAKING BUT NOT AS MUCH AND...

Sep 14, 2018 Engine 114,980 mi

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, USED, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX AND IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SALESMAN LET ME GLANCE AT HIS SCREEN AND SCROLLED THROUGH TO HUMOR ME AND PROMISED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE C...

Sep 14, 2018 Power Train 114,980 mi

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, USED, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX AND IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SALESMAN LET ME GLANCE AT HIS SCREEN AND SCROLLED THROUGH TO HUMOR ME AND PROMISED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE C...

Sep 14, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 114,980 mi

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, USED, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX AND IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SALESMAN LET ME GLANCE AT HIS SCREEN AND SCROLLED THROUGH TO HUMOR ME AND PROMISED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE C...

Sep 14, 2018 Engine 114,980 mi

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, USED, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX AND IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SALESMAN LET ME GLANCE AT HIS SCREEN AND SCROLLED THROUGH TO HUMOR ME AND PROMISED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE C...

Sep 14, 2018 Power Train 114,980 mi

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, USED, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX AND IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SALESMAN LET ME GLANCE AT HIS SCREEN AND SCROLLED THROUGH TO HUMOR ME AND PROMISED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE C...

Sep 14, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 114,980 mi

I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE, USED, A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO. I ASKED FOR THE CARFAX AND IF THERE WERE ANY ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE SALESMAN LET ME GLANCE AT HIS SCREEN AND SCROLLED THROUGH TO HUMOR ME AND PROMISED THERE WERE NO ISSUES. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE C...

Mar 9, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 24,000 mi

THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S41 / NHTSA RECALL 16V - 777

Mar 9, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 24,000 mi

THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE FUEL SUPPLY PORT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LEAK SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S41 / NHTSA RECALL 16V - 777

Jan 24, 2018 Visibility/wiper 60,544 mi

ONE JANUARY 23, 2018, THE REAR WINDOW OF MY LEGALLY-PARKED 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID LIMITED SUDDENLY SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THOUSANDS OF GLASS FRAGMENTS WENT ALL OVER, NARROWLY MISSING A HUMAN AND A DOG, BUT THERE WERE NO APPARENT INJURIES. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AT THE TIME, BUT WAS LEGALLY PARKE...

Jan 24, 2018 Visibility/wiper 60,544 mi

ONE JANUARY 23, 2018, THE REAR WINDOW OF MY LEGALLY-PARKED 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID LIMITED SUDDENLY SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. THOUSANDS OF GLASS FRAGMENTS WENT ALL OVER, NARROWLY MISSING A HUMAN AND A DOG, BUT THERE WERE NO APPARENT INJURIES. THE CAR WAS NOT MOVING AT THE TIME, BUT WAS LEGALLY PARKE...

Dec 8, 2017 Steering 551,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL DOESNT MOVE

Dec 8, 2017 Steering 551,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL DOESNT MOVE

Oct 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 102,500 mi

GEAR SHIFTER LEVER GOES INTO PARK BUT VEHICLE CONTINUOUS ROLLING FORWARD, EXCLAMATION SIGN COMES ON VEHICLE DISPLAYS SAFELY VEHICLE WILL NOT START UNTIL YOU SHIFT IT TO DRIVE THEN PARK AND THEN APPLY HANDBRAKE

Oct 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 102,500 mi

GEAR SHIFTER LEVER GOES INTO PARK BUT VEHICLE CONTINUOUS ROLLING FORWARD, EXCLAMATION SIGN COMES ON VEHICLE DISPLAYS SAFELY VEHICLE WILL NOT START UNTIL YOU SHIFT IT TO DRIVE THEN PARK AND THEN APPLY HANDBRAKE

Oct 16, 2017 Steering 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND TURNING A CORNER I HEARD WARNING BEEPS AND SLIGHT SHAKE FROM THE STEERING. I SLOWED DOWN AND THE POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON I COULD BARELY COMPLETE THE TURN AVOIDING HITTING ANOTHER CAR. THE POWER STEER WENT OUT

Oct 16, 2017 Steering 113,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND TURNING A CORNER I HEARD WARNING BEEPS AND SLIGHT SHAKE FROM THE STEERING. I SLOWED DOWN AND THE POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON I COULD BARELY COMPLETE THE TURN AVOIDING HITTING ANOTHER CAR. THE POWER STEER WENT OUT

Feb 15, 2017 Structure 27,000 mi

WHILE CLOSING LIFT GATE THE GLASS EXPLODED BEFORE THE LIFT GATE EVER MADE CONTACT WITH VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Feb 15, 2017 Structure 27,000 mi

WHILE CLOSING LIFT GATE THE GLASS EXPLODED BEFORE THE LIFT GATE EVER MADE CONTACT WITH VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IN MY DRIVEWAY.

Jan 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

Jan 6, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL BEGAN TO LEAK OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

Jan 2, 2017 Steering 395,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS I PULLED MY ESCAPE FROM A PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET; I COULD GO FORWARD OR BACK BUT ONLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH GREAT EFFORT. I DROVE HOME WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, BARELY ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL FOR THE TURNS I HAD TO MAKE -- IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I...

Jan 2, 2017 Steering 395,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS I PULLED MY ESCAPE FROM A PARKING SPACE ON A CITY STREET; I COULD GO FORWARD OR BACK BUT ONLY TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH GREAT EFFORT. I DROVE HOME WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, BARELY ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL FOR THE TURNS I HAD TO MAKE -- IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I...

Aug 17, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT, FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, IN A SMALL STRIP MALL PARKING LOT, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND KEPT ACCELERATING. ALTHOUGH I TRIED TO STEER, CAR CRASHED INTO SEVERAL HEDGES, OVER HIGH CURBS, TIRE BLEW OUT, FINALLY STOPPED BY CRASHING INTO TREE 8 PARALLEL FEET FROM GAS PUMP. BRAKES DID NO...

Aug 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT, FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, IN A SMALL STRIP MALL PARKING LOT, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND KEPT ACCELERATING. ALTHOUGH I TRIED TO STEER, CAR CRASHED INTO SEVERAL HEDGES, OVER HIGH CURBS, TIRE BLEW OUT, FINALLY STOPPED BY CRASHING INTO TREE 8 PARALLEL FEET FROM GAS PUMP. BRAKES DID NO...

Aug 17, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT, FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, IN A SMALL STRIP MALL PARKING LOT, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND KEPT ACCELERATING. ALTHOUGH I TRIED TO STEER, CAR CRASHED INTO SEVERAL HEDGES, OVER HIGH CURBS, TIRE BLEW OUT, FINALLY STOPPED BY CRASHING INTO TREE 8 PARALLEL FEET FROM GAS PUMP. BRAKES DID NO...

Aug 17, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 115,000 mi

WHILE TURNING LEFT, FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL, IN A SMALL STRIP MALL PARKING LOT, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND KEPT ACCELERATING. ALTHOUGH I TRIED TO STEER, CAR CRASHED INTO SEVERAL HEDGES, OVER HIGH CURBS, TIRE BLEW OUT, FINALLY STOPPED BY CRASHING INTO TREE 8 PARALLEL FEET FROM GAS PUMP. BRAKES DID NO...

Jun 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 85,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE THEY ARE DEPENDABLE. BUT ON MY WAY TO WORK A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, MY CAR SLIPPED OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL CAUSING ME TO LURCH FORWARD AT 70+ MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I COULDN'T REENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE WRENCH ICON WAS LIT ON THE DASH. THE NEXT DAY MY CAR WAS FINE SO I...

Jun 28, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 85,500 mi

I BOUGHT MY FORD ESCAPE BECAUSE THEY ARE DEPENDABLE. BUT ON MY WAY TO WORK A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO, MY CAR SLIPPED OUT OF CRUISE CONTROL CAUSING ME TO LURCH FORWARD AT 70+ MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. I COULDN'T REENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE WRENCH ICON WAS LIT ON THE DASH. THE NEXT DAY MY CAR WAS FINE SO I...

Mar 31, 2016 Steering 79,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS CLOSELY RELATED TO A 2014 RECALL RELATIVE TO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST ON FORD ESCAPE AND MERCURY MARINER VEHICLES, HOWEVER FORD STATES MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. REF: NHTSA ACTION#DP15001, NHTSA 14V-284, FORD 14S05. PROBLEM: ON A NEARLY-DAILY BASIS, THE POWER...

Mar 31, 2016 Steering 79,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS CLOSELY RELATED TO A 2014 RECALL RELATIVE TO ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST ON FORD ESCAPE AND MERCURY MARINER VEHICLES, HOWEVER FORD STATES MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. REF: NHTSA ACTION#DP15001, NHTSA 14V-284, FORD 14S05. PROBLEM: ON A NEARLY-DAILY BASIS, THE POWER...

Jan 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

MY HUSBAND SIMPLY SHUT THE TRUNK OF THE CAR AS WE HAVE A HUNDRED TIMES BEFORE AND THE REAR WINDOW ABRUPTLY SHATTERED. WE WERE PARKED AND STATIONARY. WE'D HAD SNOW IN PORTLAND THE DAY BEFORE BUT THE IDEA THAT THE WINDOW COULDN'T WITHSTAND THAT TEMPERATURE IS RIDICULOUS. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT AN NHTSA...

Jan 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 20,000 mi

MY HUSBAND SIMPLY SHUT THE TRUNK OF THE CAR AS WE HAVE A HUNDRED TIMES BEFORE AND THE REAR WINDOW ABRUPTLY SHATTERED. WE WERE PARKED AND STATIONARY. WE'D HAD SNOW IN PORTLAND THE DAY BEFORE BUT THE IDEA THAT THE WINDOW COULDN'T WITHSTAND THAT TEMPERATURE IS RIDICULOUS. I'VE READ ONLINE THAT AN NHTSA...

Sep 1, 2015 Engine 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON I70 THROUGH KANSAS, MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AS IF IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE COASTING, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY STEPPING ON THE A...

Sep 1, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON I70 THROUGH KANSAS, MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AS IF IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE COASTING, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY STEPPING ON THE A...

Sep 1, 2015 Power Train 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON I70 THROUGH KANSAS, MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AS IF IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE COASTING, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY STEPPING ON THE A...

Sep 1, 2015 Engine 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON I70 THROUGH KANSAS, MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AS IF IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE COASTING, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY STEPPING ON THE A...

Sep 1, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON I70 THROUGH KANSAS, MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AS IF IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE COASTING, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY STEPPING ON THE A...

Sep 1, 2015 Power Train 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING EASTBOUND ON I70 THROUGH KANSAS, MY 2011 ESCAPE HYBRID LOST POWER TO THE DRIVE TRAIN. WITHOUT WARNING, THE ENGINE STARTED RACING AS IF IT HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. WHILE COASTING, I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE. IT CONTINUED TO BE UNRESPONSIVE TO MY STEPPING ON THE A...

Jul 18, 2015 Service Brakes 256,000 mi

I WAS PARKING MY FORD ESCAPE HYBRID WHILE MOVING BACK AND FORWARD I NOTICE BRAKE PADDLE JERK AND PADDLE LOST BRAKING POWER.

Jul 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 256,000 mi

I WAS PARKING MY FORD ESCAPE HYBRID WHILE MOVING BACK AND FORWARD I NOTICE BRAKE PADDLE JERK AND PADDLE LOST BRAKING POWER.

Jul 18, 2015 Service Brakes 256,000 mi

I WAS PARKING MY FORD ESCAPE HYBRID WHILE MOVING BACK AND FORWARD I NOTICE BRAKE PADDLE JERK AND PADDLE LOST BRAKING POWER.

Jul 18, 2015 Unknown Or Other 256,000 mi

I WAS PARKING MY FORD ESCAPE HYBRID WHILE MOVING BACK AND FORWARD I NOTICE BRAKE PADDLE JERK AND PADDLE LOST BRAKING POWER.

Jul 12, 2015 Power Train 71,099 mi

I DROVE AWAY FROM MY HOME AND FOR THE FIRST TWO BLOCKS FELT THAT THE CAR WAS ACTING SLUGGISH AND NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY; I WAS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING OVER 15 MPH. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO AROUND 25 MPH. THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ALSO CAM...

Jul 12, 2015 Power Train 71,099 mi

I DROVE AWAY FROM MY HOME AND FOR THE FIRST TWO BLOCKS FELT THAT THE CAR WAS ACTING SLUGGISH AND NOT ACCELERATING PROPERLY; I WAS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING OVER 15 MPH. I PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR SLOWLY ACCELERATED TO AROUND 25 MPH. THE WRENCH WARNING LIGHT ALSO CAM...

May 1, 2015 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

May 1, 2015 Engine 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

May 1, 2015 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

May 1, 2015 Engine 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

Dec 16, 2014 Air Bags 82,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHICH SCANNED THE CAR. THE OHMS ON THE AIRBAG CAME IN HIGHER THAN SPEC. *TR

Dec 16, 2014 Air Bags 82,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON, TOOK CAR TO THE MECHANIC WHICH SCANNED THE CAR. THE OHMS ON THE AIRBAG CAME IN HIGHER THAN SPEC. *TR

Sep 15, 2014 Power Train 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY NEWLY PURCHASED FORD ESCORT (BOUGHT IN MAY 2014) I LOST POWER,THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHUT OFF BUT I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE & IT SPUTTERED & SHOOK UNTIL I COULD SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. A LIGHTED WRENCH CAME ON WHICH I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL I LOOKED IN THE MANUAL (DRIVETRAIN)...

Sep 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY NEWLY PURCHASED FORD ESCORT (BOUGHT IN MAY 2014) I LOST POWER,THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHUT OFF BUT I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE & IT SPUTTERED & SHOOK UNTIL I COULD SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. A LIGHTED WRENCH CAME ON WHICH I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL I LOOKED IN THE MANUAL (DRIVETRAIN)...

Sep 15, 2014 Power Train 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY NEWLY PURCHASED FORD ESCORT (BOUGHT IN MAY 2014) I LOST POWER,THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHUT OFF BUT I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE & IT SPUTTERED & SHOOK UNTIL I COULD SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. A LIGHTED WRENCH CAME ON WHICH I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL I LOOKED IN THE MANUAL (DRIVETRAIN)...

Sep 15, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 33,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY NEWLY PURCHASED FORD ESCORT (BOUGHT IN MAY 2014) I LOST POWER,THE VEHICLE DID NOT SHUT OFF BUT I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE & IT SPUTTERED & SHOOK UNTIL I COULD SAFELY PULL OFF THE ROAD. A LIGHTED WRENCH CAME ON WHICH I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS UNTIL I LOOKED IN THE MANUAL (DRIVETRAIN)...

Feb 7, 2014 Steering 50,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL LOSES POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AGAIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OFTEN HAPPENS IN COLD WEATHER AND USUALLY IN THE MORNING. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO MAKES A WEIRD SOUND BEFORE IT LOSES POWER. I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAVE ...

Feb 7, 2014 Steering 50,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL LOSES POWER WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AGAIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM OFTEN HAPPENS IN COLD WEATHER AND USUALLY IN THE MORNING. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO MAKES A WEIRD SOUND BEFORE IT LOSES POWER. I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAVE ...

Oct 14, 2013 Engine 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST SPEED, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO PRESSURE TO THE GAS. AS I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN A DOZEN TIMES SINCE THEN. IN A PARKING GARAGE, AT LOW SPEEDS, ON THE ...

Oct 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST SPEED, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO PRESSURE TO THE GAS. AS I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN A DOZEN TIMES SINCE THEN. IN A PARKING GARAGE, AT LOW SPEEDS, ON THE ...

Oct 14, 2013 Engine 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST SPEED, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO PRESSURE TO THE GAS. AS I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN A DOZEN TIMES SINCE THEN. IN A PARKING GARAGE, AT LOW SPEEDS, ON THE ...

Oct 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45MPH WHEN MY VEHICLE LOST SPEED, AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO PRESSURE TO THE GAS. AS I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK. I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN A DOZEN TIMES SINCE THEN. IN A PARKING GARAGE, AT LOW SPEEDS, ON THE ...

Sep 2, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

AS I WAS PULLING OUT ON THE ROAD WITH MY WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN ABOARD, THE CAR SUDDENLY AND WITH OUT WARNING LOST POWER AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. SOME $500.00 PLUS DOLLARS LATER, WE FOUND OUT THE THROTTLE BODY, SAME AS THE ARTICLE MENTIONED, WAS DEFECTIVE AND WE WERE ALSO TOLD THERE WAS A PROBL...

Sep 2, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

AS I WAS PULLING OUT ON THE ROAD WITH MY WIFE AND THREE CHILDREN ABOARD, THE CAR SUDDENLY AND WITH OUT WARNING LOST POWER AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. SOME $500.00 PLUS DOLLARS LATER, WE FOUND OUT THE THROTTLE BODY, SAME AS THE ARTICLE MENTIONED, WAS DEFECTIVE AND WE WERE ALSO TOLD THERE WAS A PROBL...

Jul 30, 2013 Steering 25,000 mi

AT 40-45 MPH HEAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. DEALER CONFIRMED AND BOTH RIGHT FRONT BEARINGS (MAIN AND CARRIER) REPLACED BY FORD DEALER. STILL HAD NOISE AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CARRIER BEARING JUST REPLACED WAS BAD. REPLACED CARRIER BEARING AGAIN BUT STILL HAVING SAME NOISE. DEALE...

Jul 30, 2013 Wheels 25,000 mi

AT 40-45 MPH HEAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. DEALER CONFIRMED AND BOTH RIGHT FRONT BEARINGS (MAIN AND CARRIER) REPLACED BY FORD DEALER. STILL HAD NOISE AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CARRIER BEARING JUST REPLACED WAS BAD. REPLACED CARRIER BEARING AGAIN BUT STILL HAVING SAME NOISE. DEALE...

Jul 30, 2013 Steering 25,000 mi

AT 40-45 MPH HEAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. DEALER CONFIRMED AND BOTH RIGHT FRONT BEARINGS (MAIN AND CARRIER) REPLACED BY FORD DEALER. STILL HAD NOISE AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CARRIER BEARING JUST REPLACED WAS BAD. REPLACED CARRIER BEARING AGAIN BUT STILL HAVING SAME NOISE. DEALE...

Jul 30, 2013 Wheels 25,000 mi

AT 40-45 MPH HEAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. DEALER CONFIRMED AND BOTH RIGHT FRONT BEARINGS (MAIN AND CARRIER) REPLACED BY FORD DEALER. STILL HAD NOISE AFTER REPLACEMENT. DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CARRIER BEARING JUST REPLACED WAS BAD. REPLACED CARRIER BEARING AGAIN BUT STILL HAVING SAME NOISE. DEALE...

May 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,390 mi

DROVE 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID INTO PARKING SPACE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT WHEELS WERE TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AS A RESULT OF TURNING INTO THE PARKING SPACE. CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, WENT UP AND OVER CURB IN FRONT OF CAR, AND HIT A PARKED CAR SEVERAL FEET AWAY BEFORE VEHICLE COUL...

May 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,390 mi

DROVE 2011 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID INTO PARKING SPACE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FRONT WHEELS WERE TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AS A RESULT OF TURNING INTO THE PARKING SPACE. CAR SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD, WENT UP AND OVER CURB IN FRONT OF CAR, AND HIT A PARKED CAR SEVERAL FEET AWAY BEFORE VEHICLE COUL...

Sep 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 19,517 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM TEXAS MOTORS FORD, FORT WORTH, TX ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN, ON OCTOBER 24, 2011, AFTER COMING TO A STOP IN MY GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM ELECTRIC POWER TO GAS POWER AND LUNGED FORWARD...

Sep 20, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 19,517 mi

I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM TEXAS MOTORS FORD, FORT WORTH, TX ON OR ABOUT JULY 13, 2011. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN, ON OCTOBER 24, 2011, AFTER COMING TO A STOP IN MY GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SWITCHED FROM ELECTRIC POWER TO GAS POWER AND LUNGED FORWARD...