2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escape Hybrid years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 219 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 15 Escape Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (57 complaints, 26%), typically at around 93,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 219owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 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 problems | 57 | 26% | 93,500 | “abs brake” (30%) | $5,900 |
| Engine | 43 | 20% | 123,561 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 36 | 16% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 12% | 58,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 24 | 11% | 108,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 9% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 8% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 5% | 80,250 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 5% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 10 | 5% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 4% | 122,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% | 111,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 52,478 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 1% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 114,550 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid.
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.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the brushless Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine turned over for two seconds and stalled. The contact stated that an unknown service warning light was illuminated, indicating to pull the vehicle over. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 14V526000 (Hybrid Propulsion System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. When the contact took the vehicle to an unknown dealer in fenton, michigan for maintenance, it was diagnosed that the shock tower frame was rusted. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a…
The hybrid electronics system overheated, the dashboard lights went on and the alert system said to "stop car slowly" and then "check emissions system". The car slowed down and lost almost all power. After turning it on again, the car had no power and could not accelerate. It was like this for…
Other Ford Escape Hybrid years
← 2005 Escape Hybrid · 2007 Escape Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 68 | 0 |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 1 |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 288 | 1 |
| 2013 Escape Hybrid | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 Escape Hybrid | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 153 | 0 |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 443 | 0 |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 124 | 0 |
| 2006 | 219 | 0 |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 178 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 57 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escape Hybrid model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.