2005 Ford Escape Hev problems, complaints & recalls

2018-08-12 · Engine · 199,000 mi

“vehicle overheating changed thermostat,hoses, and radiator. still overheating. had to two garages still overheating…”

2016-09-15 · Service Brakes · 123,000 mi

“abs light on, very weak and diminished braking power, almost not stopping, vehicle was off, then noticed upon startup, 123k miles on vehicle, ford states it could be up to a $5k repair which far exceedes the value of this vehicle, suspect part is the hcu hydraulic control unit which pressurizes the break system before start up, also noticed this pu…”

2016-03-05 · Service Brakes · 63,580 mi

“i was on ladson road in the middle of the hyway and no brakes. the light came on just before my brakes went out. i had to have a tow truck take me home. i am afraid to drive my car. ten years i have had no trouble. i have to have my son take me anywhere i have to go. it is not very good. this is the second time i have reported to you about thi…”

2016-02-11 · Structure:body · 155,000 mi

“rear window just exploded. car was parked at my daughter's school. campus security called her out of class thinking someone hit her car. security cameras showed nothing. she had used rear defroster on her way to school. car was parked for at least 45 minutes before window exploded. temperature slightly above freezing.…”

2015-04-08 · Hybrid Propulsion System

“2005 ford escape. consumer writes in regards to the motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the part was not available. recall # 14v526000. *jb…”

2014-10-19 · Service Brakes · 87,000 mi

“i got an 'abs' light on, and the panel told me 'services brake system'. *tr…”

2013-02-04 · Service Brakes · 108,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hybrid. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he attempted to decelerate but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. the contact also stated that stopping distance also increased. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the hydraulic control module was…”

2012-09-25 · Service Brakes · 112,000 mi

“brakes became very "soft" and brake light, abs light and "service brake system" light appeared. parked car for 5 hours, and when i restarted, the brakes seemed fine and the lights were off. towed car to shop and had brakes replaced (@ 5%, so thought this was the "only" problem). 2 weeks later, i had the same problem. repair shop did more diagno…”

2012-02-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 102,525 mi

“the brakes failed while attempting to stop at a stop sign. the car went through the stop sign. a few minutes later while driving, the abs and service brakes light came on. i drove the vehicle directly to the dealer. they were not able to look at it until two days later. i was told the brake hoses needed replacing. i replaced them. the brakes …”

2011-03-29 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 100,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape hev. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact noticed that the abs and brake warning lights suddenly illuminated. he continued to drive the vehicle but when he attempted to apply pressure to the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they performed a diagnostic t…”