4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #1

Nov 052009

Escape Hybrid

  • 30,000 miles
While test driving my 2006 Ford Escape hybrid at the bill walsh dealership in ottowa, il Feb 2009, salesman [xxx]told me that the intermittent high pitched noise from the battery compartment was normal. When I took the car in for service Nov. 2009 at the tom wood Ford dealership in carmel, in, I was told that the sound was due to a failed battery door actuator. I was told that failure to replace this part could result in the battery overheating, and possible explosion of the hybrid battery. I paid to have the part replaced, and it broke again May 2010. After doing research, I have found that this is a common problem with the Ford Escape hybrid. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

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