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Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

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#12 of 116 Re: Engine failure [testes] by weeks

Feb 06, 2007 (2:42 pm)

Replying to: testes (Dec 14, 2006 12:13 pm)
I own a brand new escape hybrid (2007, just over 22000 kms) and I too am experiencing the mysterious and frustrating cut outs. For no apparent reason the RPMs surge up then drop off entirely, the 'stop safely now' followed by the 'service soon' message appears and I coast to a stop and have to re-start. If I'm unlucky my car won't start until after a few minutes. Not only is this dangerous on the highway, but, to add insult to injury, the Ford garage is increduluous and are patronizing me with questions like, 'you know it's normal for the gas engine to cut out?' They simply have no idea what's wrong. I've had my car in once, got it back... problem not fixed. It's in again now and of course it seems to be working fine to them. Anyone know what the hell is going on here?

#13 of 116 Re: PS [mschmal] by floyd2222

Feb 06, 2007 (4:13 pm)

Replying to: mschmal (Jan 22, 2007 8:33 am)
Mark, do you know when that Altima is due out?

#14 of 116 Re: PS [floyd2222] by kirstie_h HOST

Feb 07, 2007 (9:03 am)

Replying to: floyd2222 (Feb 06, 2007 4:13 pm)
You might check here:
Nissan entering the hybrid fray
for more info on the hybrid Altima.

#16 of 116 New group by pf_flyer HOST

Feb 20, 2007 (10:24 am)

For those who may not know, we have a new Nissan Altima Hybrid Group where you can discuss the new Altima.
 
Let's stick to the FEH engine issues here

#18 of 116 Re: Engine failure [weeks] by msescape

Mar 03, 2007 (3:48 pm)

Replying to: weeks (Feb 06, 2007 2:42 pm)
Hi,
I have started having the exact same problem with my 2005 escape hybrid. I would get the stop safety soon message and have to coast to the shoulder like you said. The dealership said my car needed a special part (something having to do with a cooling mechanism)and that it would take up to several weeks to get it in. They said my car was safe to drive, however. But no sooner than I picked it up, it happened again. My husband had to practically yell at them to give us a loaner car as it's not safe at all to drive! What has happened with your car since your post?

#19 of 116 Re: Engine failure [msescape] by testes

Mar 05, 2007 (2:39 pm)

Replying to: msescape (Mar 03, 2007 3:48 pm)
Sorry, to leave the forum hanging. I did indeed get my problem resolved. I believe Ford has published a 3rd service bulletin based on my vehicle (the other was brake failure and the "brain" replacement). The problem was a failed heat sensor. When the heat sensor fails, it assumes the ICE has over heated, therefore, not only does the ICE not run, the electric motor goes into a safe mode. That's why it only goes very slowly when that error message comes on. Have your tech person call Jim Kelley at Sentry West LM in Shrewsbury, MA. Jim knows the details, and is the Service Manager. I have had no problems since getting it back January 1. When the car cools down, it is indeed safe to drive... until it heats up again and fails. That is when the car creates a safety hazard. I have chosen to work with the dealership in a polite manner. They have treated me very well, and I am very pleased with the way Jim has responded.
 
This is the message from their diagnosis:
 
Tech #18 verified concern, then checked for codes with IDS, Codes P0119 and P1289, Performed Pinpoint test, found faulty CHT sensor, ordered one.
 
Once the CHT sensor was replaced, it has not had the same problem. I'm hoping this was the last problem... however, one cannot predict the future

#20 of 116 FEH Battery Life and Replacement Cost by jmw2

Mar 28, 2007 (8:44 pm)

Considering new FEH and heard rumor battery replacement would be needed within 5 years and would be quite expensive. Appreciate any facts. Thanks.

#21 of 116 Re: FEH Battery Life and Replacement Cost [jmw2] by mecheng1

Mar 29, 2007 (6:55 am)

Replying to: jmw2 (Mar 28, 2007 8:44 pm)
Unique Hybrid components are covered under a 8 year/100,000 mile limited warranty and are: HVBattery (High voltage battery), eCVT (electronic continuously variable transmission), and DC/DC Converter. [10 year/150,000 mile limited hybrid battery warranty in CA, ME, MA, NY and VT.]
 
From reports on the first three years of production, these components seem to be the best engineered on the vehicle (the least reported problems). The only report I saw of battery replacement was from a fleet of FEH cabs that had been running continuously in SanFran for 3 years. The batteries didn't fail...they just (prematurely) reached the end of their life span.
 
No telling what the market will be for replacement batteries in the future...(remanufactured, aftermarket, etc.) but for now the only ones available are brand new - made by Sanyo and purchased only through Ford and the pricing includes installation (labor) by the dealer. (>$5000).

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