Problem Reports
Ford Escape Hybrid
Report: Transfer Case Problem on the 4WD models
Ford Escape Hybrid Problem
Model Years Affected: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Drive Train Affected: 4WD
Average Mileage: 69,033 mi (33,000 mi - 99,700 mi)
An abnormal noise may develop from the transfer case. At this time parts are not available to repair internal damage to this type of transfer case, replacement is the only option. It is not uncommon for irregular tire wear to cause a similar noise. Diagnoses should be performed to confirm the actual cause of the driveline noise. Tire noise can be reduced by rotating the tires at least every 5000 miles.
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Report #1763mjm89318, 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4WD, 40,498 mi
Rookieclunk when put in reverse. squealing when turn steering wheel. took to dealer. diagnosed as drive shaft and u joint wear. only solution is replace both. parts ordered tuesday from memphis, should be in today (thursday). cost about $530, but i don't know if that is just for the parts or if it is for both parts and installation. service tech said he hasn't seen a lot of this in a car with such low mileage, he usually sees it on ford trucks from the 1980's. i am not an off road driver, driving is entirely on city roads and highway/freeway, so i don't know what the explanation is. i don't have teenagers, my husband rarely drives it unless the snow is deep and he doesn't want to get stuck.
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Report #2Efonvergne62, 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4WD, 99,700 mi
RookieSound similar to a rock in a hubcap noise. Dealer says it is the power takeoff assembly. No fix available only replacement ($1,600) Part on backorder. Minimum wait is a month and a half.
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Report #3
RookiePart has been on back order for over three months. Called Ford several times to complain the part is being re-engineered because it is a design flaw on their part.
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Report #4Visitor, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4WD, 65,000 mi
Loud noise coming from the transfer case. Metal shaving in the gear oil. I have never changed the oil in the differential, so I must have been the cause of the problem...
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Report #5Visitor, 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4WD, 33,000 mi
Shavings in transfer case. Took 3 weeks to get replacement.
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Report #6Visitor, 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4WD, 99,000 mi
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Report #7Visitor, 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid, 4WD, 77,000 mi
Took the car in for a brake check and the dealer told me that the transfer case needs to be replaced because it is leaking. I have experienced a clunk like noise when in reverse but thought that had to do with the regenerative brake system.
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