2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Hybrid propulsion system Problems

“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the brushless Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V526000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”

“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine turned over for two seconds and stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service warning light was illuminated, indicating to pull the vehicle over. The contact notified an independent mechanic and he was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to confirm any recalls; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000. The VIN was invalid.”

“2006 Ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to motor electronics coolant pump recall notice. The consumer stated his wife was driving, when she lost power in the middle of a major intersection. The consumer stated the incident happened twice. The consumer referenced recall 3 14v526000.”

“2006 Ford Escape Hybrid consumer writes in regards to engine issues. The consumer stated while driving, it fel as though the vehicle was going to stall. There was a warning, that the engine was overheating was present. The next day, the vehicle would not crank and the overheated warning was steady, even though he engine was cold. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a coolant leak from a cracked head was discovered. The consumer referenced recall # 14v526000.”

“2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Consumer writes in regards to engine malfunction while driving. The consumer stated the engine lost power and eventually went dead. After waiting a few minutes, he was able to re-start the vehicle, but only traveled a few minutes, before it went dead again. The service consultant at the dealer informed the consumer the fan on the hybrid battery had malfunctioned. Less than three months later, the consumer experienced the same issue, where the engine stopped at highway speed and the electrical system shut down. …”