TDMAN Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) I went to pick up my 2020 Escape Hybrid last friday and when I test drove it I found that there was a humming, noise coming from the right rear wheel. The noise can be heard inside but is louder when standing outside by the wheel The noise is noticeable in electric or gas mode, when the reverse gear is selected, it is there when the brake is on or when the escape is moving in reverse. it is fine in all other gears and when driving the noise is only there when in reverse. I did not accept the Escape and will wait if the dealer can find the cause. Edited December 16, 2019 by TDMAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 This noise was present when I test drove one. I suspect it's intentional; I was thinking it was a reverse beeper, akin to a pedestrian warning, but we found it's louder inside than outside. Your report sounds right. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 I was thinking a reverse beeper, but it is only noticeable on the right side by the wheel. Was it a hybrid you test drove or a regular gas one? I will see tomorrow when the dealer calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I test drove a hybrid. It actually had a lot of noises, especially turning right or going slow, but this sound went with gear selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 I just talked with the dealer they went to another dealer that had a similar Titanium AWD Hybrid and put in reverse and it has the same noise. I'm off to pick it up. I will post an update when I have a few miles on it. Thanks for all the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escape20 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 My Rapid Red Hybrid came in Tuesday (build date of 12/7) i took it for a drive and it has the same hum as you have when i put it in reverse. Dealer had no idea if its normal or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Mine has a build date of 12-3 and it still has the noise after 200 miles, it sounds like music. yours makes 4 that I heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbov Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Has anyone driven one that does not have the noise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEnx320 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) It’s a pedestrian warning sound required by NHTSA. Toyota’s hybrids have it too, but each company has chosen their own sounds. You only hear it in reverse because it’s directed backwards towards the driver, but it’s also present in drive. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-regulations-sounds/u-s-finalizes-long-delayed-quiet-cars-rule-extending-deadline-idUSKCN1GA2GV Edited December 19, 2019 by GEnx320 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Thanks for that information. I took the Escape out on a country road and you can hear the noise in drive when under 20 mph. Again thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick1723 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 I too got my 2020 hybrid on Tuesday... and have the noise.. BUT there was a ford made video about a noise that the hybrid would make because of no motor sound when it comes to a place where pedestrians may be.. I would assume the same for backing up.. it does of course help the low vision people to let them know there is a vehicle.. I have had 3 ford hybrids and guess it is a safety issue..makes sense.. now that I have driven it and have used the heads up display and adaptive cruise.. definitely a keeper.. and a nice ride... Rick .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick1723 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 whoops just saw GEnx320 remarks..guess mine were repeats.. that is the reason... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escape20 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 How do you like your Hybrid so far? Mine came in Tuesday off the truck and i took it for a short drive even thought it was still in transport mode and wrapped in plastic. I am not picking up until Jan 3rd with hopes the incentives for leasing go up. Only 500 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 I'm very happy with it. I went from an Explorer so it will take a little to get used to it. This is my 3rd hybrid and it is the best so far. It's quiet except for the government added noise. I only have 150 miles on it so far, but will be going on a 1000 mile trip soon and will post my feeling then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 I now have 1800 miles on my Hybrid Escape and I am very happy with it. It's hard not to like 50+ MPG. I drive mostly in ECO mode and I love the brake hold feature,that keeps the brake on until the accelerator is depressed. I have noticed the front window are making a groaning noise when rolled up or down. Other than that I am very happy with my Escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagemax Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I drove a Titanium Hybrid in April, and without a radio, I heard no sound ... Canadian model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDMAN Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Sagemax said: I drove a Titanium Hybrid in April, and without a radio, I heard no sound ... Canadian model It may just be a US requirement that it makes the noise when backing up and under 20mph going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagemax Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Maybe, I'll check it when I receive my vehicle ... To be continued! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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