2006 Ford Escape HEV Electrical system Problems

“I was driving on the 495 beltway (approx 55mph) in the right lane when suddenly my car lost power and the fail safe message appeared saying stop the car immediately. Fortunately, I was able to take a nearby exit off the beltway without injuring myself or someone behind me and causing a multiple car collision. A red triangle icon appeared on the dashboard including other lights and messages since the car had no power. I did have the car heater on due to winter temperatures. …”

“Our Ford escape engine stopped suddenly on the highway. We brought it to cypress coast Ford lincoln in seaside california. I had not received a recall notice from Ford about the recall, but upon researching the symptoms online, I found out about the recall and informed the service advisor at cypress Ford. They advised me that the recall was not relevant and that the car needed $1700 in very similar repairs. I paid with a credit card and the work was completed. I picked up the car and tried to drive it home; the same exact problem happened again, late at night, on the highway. …”

“Part two: note from customer: no particular dashboard light issue (except for one) worked fine until utter system collapse of car -- utter and quick death, lies lifeless on driveway,leaving me w/broken heart -- my love affair w/Ford rocked to depths. Had 3 perfect tauruses, & I never expected a $5000 fix on a car when it's been done to others with no good results. We are as poor as pickles. I have read so many exact same stories online that I believe there is a known issue & that you all will be (no offense) be hit by a class action law suit or a bunch of lemons law suits. …”

“No crash, no injuries. Abs system malfunctioned causing brakes to engage erratically and eventually stall the vehicle when coming to a stop or slowing down. Multiple warning lights from dash, including, ABS warning, traction control warning and stop safely now warning. Updated 12/12/07 the front wheel speed sensor was missing. Updated12/12/07”

“***door ajar/car alarm/dome light/ issues*** 5/18/15 2006 Ford escape xlt 4wd 3.0l 6 cylinder has intermittent false door ajar/car alarm/dome light issues all three symptoms caused by faulty door latch sensors. The suspect part has a temperature coefficient. That is to say when you park your car, and go inside your house, the car alarm will start going off in neighborhood waking up neighbors and is a huge annoyance to quiet neighborhoods because alarm will falsely activate when the temperature varies. …”