2006 Ford Escape HEV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape HEV years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Escape HEV. That is the most of any Escape HEV model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (11 complaints, 30%), typically at around 44,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Escape HEV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 30% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 24% | 79,152 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 19% | 76,519 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 11% | 79,152 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 5% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 49,781 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 69,292 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Escape HEV recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline
Problem: On certain front wheel drive hybrid vehicles, the intermediate shaft may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
Risk: If a fracture occurs, the powertrain will lose the ability to transmit torque to the drive wheels and the transmission will not hold the vehicle stationary when placed in the park position, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the drivetrain intermediate shaft and replace it if necessary. The recall began on october 23, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction (DP12006) — opened Oct 2, 2012, closed Feb 21, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My son and i were leaving a parking lot when suddenly and without warning the power steering went out. I got a warning chime and the wrench light came on with the message "service pwr steering" on the dash. Luckily (i thought) i was near a auto parts place so i slowly drove there. I pulled in, took…
Driving on city street when "service brake system" message was displayed as well as abs and brake lights on dash. Vehicle had no brakes and emergency brake had to be used to stop vehicle.
***door ajar/car alarm/dome light/ issues*** 5/18/15 2006 ford escape xlt 4wd 3.0l 6 cylinder has intermittent false door ajar/car alarm/dome light issues all three symptoms caused by faulty door latch sensors. The suspect part has a temperature coefficient. That is to say when you park your car…
I was driving on the 495 beltway (approx 55mph) in the right lane when suddenly my car lost power and the fail safe message appeared saying stop the car immediately. Fortunately, i was able to take a nearby exit off the beltway without injuring myself or someone behind me and causing a multiple car…
I was driving my ford escape and i started to hear a banging noise come from my right rear tire. To later find out that it is my strut tower is rusted out. It is ridiculous that so many people have the same problem and that ford has not done anything to fix the matter, it is irresponsible.i believe…
Other Ford Escape HEV years
← 2005 Escape HEV · 2007 Escape HEV →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Escape HEV | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 37 | 1 |
| 2005 Escape HEV | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Escape HEV?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Escape HEV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Ford Escape HEV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape HEV model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.