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Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

116 messages,  Last post on Mar 28, 2013 at 10:04 AM

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#107 of 116 the - STOP SAFELY NOW - surprise by wilcox

Mar 20, 2012 (8:54 am)

As mentioned by a few posters before this one, our '07 Mariner Hybrid AWD (bought in '06) some times issues the message STOP SAFELY NOW !
 
It has occurred on road trips (not on everyday local driving) and usually when we have it loaded with cargo creating weight. I was thinking it be some kind of temperature(heat) problem with battery ventilation or, it might be something about the trans axel as described in post 101 & 102.
 
When it occurs we get off the highway ASAP because the darned thing is unresponsive to throttle! Scary!
 
  I get out and sniff around the outside and underneath to see if there is any abnormality. Haven't seen, heard or smelled anything out of the ordinary on any of the 3 occasions it has happened.
 
We let the vehicle sit for 10-15 minutes. Then we start the puppy up and...off we go. Generally speaking, the message does not return and we stay below the speed limit and in the right hand lane just incase the loss of power happens again.
 
FWIW, The vehicle never has the problem just described when there are just 2 or 3 people and no cargo load. Since I know this much...duh... I don't want to fart around with our local Dealership's Service shop because they will probably say it is not unique to the hybrid 100,000 mile component warranty.
 
  I'll just have live with it....because I ain't got much money

#108 of 116 Re: Engine re-starts when decelerating [hevincali] by dancesonh2o

Apr 10, 2012 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: hevincali (Jul 03, 2009 1:41 pm)
Hevincali;
 
I may have to source an engine for my '05 FEH. Pervasive engine rattle sounds ominously like a rod bearing going out.
 
Can you reply with the information about your North Carolina source?
 
Thanks so much...

#109 of 116 Report Escape/Mariner STOP SAFELY NOW PROBLEMS by goknitter

Apr 10, 2012 (5:12 pm)

http://www.safercar.gov/
WILL take your report - twice my car stopped in the middle of big-time LA traffic - frightening experience. Took it to dealer the first time in 2011, they said it was fine. Happened again a week ago and they said it was a coolant pump and charged me accordingly. This should be a recall issue but the recall only happens when the government steps it. So file complaints with the National Highway Agency - link is given above. PLEASE FILE. This should be recalled.

#110 of 116 Gas Mileage Decrease, engine running more often over last 6 months? by nurseniner

May 07, 2012 (1:51 pm)

I drive a FEH 2008 and have noticed that over the last 6 months my gas mileage has dropped about 5mpg. My driving style has not changed and my husband also has noticed the huge difference. I've noticed that the engine seems to be running more often than before, even when we are not using the AC/defrost. We live in Southern California so the weather is consistently warm so it is not like the car needs to warm up. I called the ford dealership and they swear it's not the batteries. As far as I understand the hybrid when started, will turn off the gas engine automatically as long as the batteries are charged and the temperature is controlled. Please let me know if anyone else has experienced this phenomenon and should I get rid of it ASAP?

#111 of 116 Re: Salvage a 2007 FEH with 81000 miles!?!? [jumper3] by corralitos

May 24, 2012 (7:23 am)

Replying to: jumper3 (Jan 03, 2012 7:51 am)
Help - I believe the exact same happened to me yesterday while pulling onto the freeway. It sounded like the engin fell out of the car and came to an abrupt stop. There was oil everywhere but our mechanic said it looked like we ran out of oil which was impossible since it was recently changed. Have you had any luck with Ford? Of course ours is no longer under warranty (106,000). I'd appreciate any help.

#112 of 116 Re: Gas Mileage Decrease, engine running more often over last 6 months? [nurseniner] by zacko

Jun 16, 2012 (7:44 am)

Replying to: nurseniner (May 07, 2012 1:51 pm)
I am experiencing the same issue with our FEH 2007. Has about 60K miles. Always has gotten less mileage in winter from summer due to engine having to heat up before turning off. However, it is summer, 80 plus temps and the engine is not turning off when the battery is fully charged. It continues to idle at 1000 rpms. Plus I am noticing the on/off being inconsistent, where on one trip it turns off and other times it does not. I'm guessing it is a sensor of some type that is malfunctioning, but this is a guess. I have not brought it into the dealer yet, but will be checking.

#113 of 116 Re: Gas Mileage Decrease, engine running more often over last 6 months? [zacko] by stevedebi

Jul 18, 2012 (3:03 pm)

Replying to: zacko (Jun 16, 2012 7:44 am)
These issues sound like the electronics cooling pump (MCES) not working right. Also, the blend door actuator (for models prior to 2010) may not be working correctly.
 
If the battery gets too hot it won't operate.

#114 of 116 Re: Gas Mileage Decrease, engine running more often over last 6 months? [stevedebi] by rthuba

Aug 30, 2012 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 18, 2012 3:03 pm)
I got the MECS and blend door actuator yesterday at the dealership for 1157. parts 496 and labler 680$ for what had to be 2hour of having it and 1 hour of work based on dropping it off and when they called back.
 
TSB 08-24-5 states that some 2005-2008 Escape Hybrid and 2006-2008 Mariner Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a red triangle light and codes indicating a transaxle overtemp. This condition may result in reduced power as the system activates fail safe operation. Codes P1A0E, P1A0F, P0A3C, P0A3E, P0A7A, P0A7C and P1A0D may also be set.

#115 of 116 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid starter problem by lehuakea

Mar 28, 2013 (9:03 am)

I'm the original owner of my vehicle and I have had no problems whatsoever--I'm a happy customer. Now, I'm a bit frustrated as my car is not starting consistently. When I turn the key and it doesn't start, I sometimes hear clicks coming from the rear of car passenger side. But sometimes there is no clicking sound and no starting either. I've taken it to 2 mechanics, including a Ford dealership/service center. The first mechanic replaced the battery (not the hybrid battery) and that seemed to solve the problem--the mechanic turned off the ignition and was able to start it 30 + times. Then I drove the car home and was unable to start it. I had to try several times. Sometimes I sit for 5 or 10 minutes and then it will start. Ford has been unable to diagnose the problem because every time I take the vehicle in, they are able to start it on the first try. It does not seem to matter if the engine or air temp is warm or cold. Any ideas?

#116 of 116 Re: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid starter problem [lehuakea] by stevedebi

Mar 28, 2013 (10:04 am)

Replying to: lehuakea (Mar 28, 2013 9:03 am)
Check the voltage on the battery. It is possible that the 12v battery is not getting charged correctly.
 
However, on the FEH the 12v battery does not start the engine; the main traction battery does that. All the 12v battery does is power up the electronics to control the vehicle so that the big battery in the back can crank the engine. So you could have a bad traction battery. On a 2008, you would still be under the hybrid warranty for the main battery (unless you have more than 100K (150K in CARB states) on the vehicle. So that main battery would be under warranty.
 
Take the car to a Ford dealer who has Hybrid specialists. This car is very different than a normal vehicle.
 
I did a search on the Internet, but I did not find out how the 12v is charged (via the main engine or via mechanical charging). I suspect that the electrical system charges it, so lack of charging could be the main battery. If it is charged by the electrical system, there could be a problem with the pieces that step the 330v down to 12v. But this last part is conjecture.

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