Coolant Pump on Hybrid May Fail and Cause CEL/Engine Shutdown on Ford Escape

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The hybrid models have a coolant pump that cools control electronics. The pump can fail or spin slowly, which causes a Check Engine Light to illuminate and complete engine shut down.

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