Ford Escape Hybrid crankshaft flaw risks engine damage, fire critical
The crankshaft is the big spinning bar inside the engine that turns the pistons' motion into power for the wheels. On these hybrids, some crankshafts were made incorrectly. A faulty one can damage the engine from the inside. That damage can make the vehicle stall, and in some cases it can start a fire. Dealers will inspect the crankshaft and, if it is bad, replace the whole engine at no cost to you.