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2006 Ford Escape Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2006 Ford Escape has 30 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2006 Ford Escape

Brakes
148
Powertrain
87
Speed Control
86
Engine
78
Suspension
73
Electrical
59
Steering
48
Structure
35
Other
30
Visibility
24
Airbags
18
Fuel System
17
Lights
4
Tires
4
Wheels
3
Seats
3

30

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Other Recalls

14V526000

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 20...

10E043000

EQUIPMENT

MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 11, 2023HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while atte...
Jan 15, 2023HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed...
Feb 14, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light and a...
Jun 1, 2021HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Cam...
Jul 11, 2019FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE HYBRID ELECTRONICS SYSTEM OVERHEATED, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WENT ON AND THE ALERT SYSTEM SAID TO ...
Oct 14, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIN 2013 THE THROTTLE WOULD EITHER STICK AND NOT ALLOW YOU TO GO, OR AS YOUR DRIVING IT WOULD NOT GO ...
Jul 30, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERTRANSMISSION WENT OUT. WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON SURFACE STREET TRUCK STARTED TO LOSE SPEED AND WOULDNT...
May 24, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERBREAKS FAILED..FORD DEALER SAID NEEDS A NEW HYDROLIC UNIT ETC FOR $5200.00!! FOUND INFO ONLINE THAT ...
May 6, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERA COUPLE MONTHS AGO, I BOUGHT A 2006 FORD ESCAPE, BUT WITHIN A SHORT TIME IT STARTED SHUTTING DOWN W...
Feb 6, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLE STALLED DURING ACCELERATATION. THEN WENT IDLE AND WENT INTO SAFETY MODE IN TRAFFIC. ...
Jan 30, 2016ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFORD MEC PUMP RECALL, DID NOT HELP AFTER REPLACING PART. MY ESCAPE DIED ON ME WHILE GOING 70 MPH ON ...
Sep 20, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHROTTLE CABLE BROKE. THE GAS PEDAL FELL TO THE CAR FLOOR AND THE CAR STOPPED ALL ACCELERATION. I WA...
Jul 30, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE 2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND I AM THE ONLY OWNER. THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL SHOC...
Jun 19, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A NEW 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WE SPLURGED ON RUST PROOFING. WE JUST LEARNED THAT...
Jun 12, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS DRIVING ON A STATE ROAD AT ABOUT 45 MPG WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT, AC WAS NOT COOLING A...
Jun 6, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED ...
May 7, 2015HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WIT...
Apr 8, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE ALARM WILL GO OFF RANDOMLY WHILE IN PARK AND NOT RUNNING. HAS GONE OFF AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF TH...
Mar 11, 2015HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
Mar 2, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE...

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