2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

“Over the past 3 years I have had the issue of 'stop safely now' on multiple occasions. These issues didn't start until the mec pump was replaced under a recall. After that my 2005 Escape Hybrid will shut down while driving or not start or cut out the hybrid power and run on engine only. I took it to the local Ford dealership where we have gotten all other service done three times for these issues. They haven't been able to tell me anything, stating only that there are no codes, so no idea where to look. …”

“I was about 115 miles into a 130 mile trip, doing 70 MPH on the interstate, when out of no where my vehicle jerked very hard and then started making loud sounds like parts falling out. All of the cars behide me had to slam on breaks and avoid hitting me. No lights or warnings had come on until after this happened. I steered the car off of the interstate and down the ramp into a store parking lot. The car was not running hot. Looked under car and oil was coming out all over the ground. A man looked and said it looked like the coolant system messed up and it through a rod in the motor block. …”

“When the vehicle is warmed up and decelerating below 40mph they gasoline engine will shut off as the regenerative braking charges the hybrid high voltage battery. On a rare occasion during this braking, the gasoline engine will turn back on giving a brief surge which requires pressing the brake harder. It has done this since I bought the vehicle.”

“While driving on the highway the red triangle came on and the lcd read high temperature warning. I stopped the vehicle and the engine wasn't hot and there was plenty of coolant for the radiator in the reservoir. Started vehicle after 5 min and drove home.”

“While driving, received a stop safely now warning light and the engine shutdown. Second time in three weeks such incident occurred and this is after supposed safety recall work done on the vehicle a few months back. Previous to the recall, the car actually shutdown numerous times while traveling at high rates of speed on major interstate highways. After the light comes on, the gas pedal is no longer responsive and you have to hope you can coast off the side of the road. …”