KnownCarProblemsHome › Ford › Escape Hev › 2006
2006 Ford Escape Hev Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Escape Hev, most often about the brakes (49% of complaints, typically around 63,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Escape Hev model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Ford Escape Hev problems
Brakes
18 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Wife and I were enroute home from vero beach, fl traveling west on fl hiway 60 about 10 miles east of the fl turnpike around 8:30 am. Traveled over short stretch of repaved road. At that time heard beep, noticed red brake light and amber ABS light on. Cruise control on moving 60 MPH. Tried brakes, noticed excessive…
1/25/13 pulled out of driveway taking daughter to school ~ as I approached stop sign I had no brakes. Pedal to floor ... Thankfully no cars were coming ~ yanked wheel to the right and pulled up emergency brake to stop. Dropped car off at 5 star Ford nrh, tx and now have been quoted over 4600.00 to replace hcu ABS…
Electrical
9 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hev. While driving 55 MPH on the highway, a message reading, "stop safely now" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle shut off without any warning indicators. The dealer believes that the motor electric cooler pump causes the hybrid electric system to overheat and then shuts…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hev. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH or coming to a stop, it would usually shift to battery mode; however, it did not shift as it was supposed to. The mileage also decreased as a result. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the electrical cooling…
Engine
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
As fleet manager , I have experienced engine failure on all 3 2006 Ford escape hybrid vehicles. During each failure, the main engine shuts down and the vehicle goes to straight electrical power which could cause a wreck in situations where a rapid drop in speed could cause an accident. The failure has happened on all…
2006 Ford escape hybrid. Driving on hwy 75 south in ohio. I was driving about 68 miles an hour. My car stopped running and slowed abruptly. The info display said main engine over heat slow and continue to safe stop. I pulled over and drove off the highway shut the car down and restarted it. It ran for about a 1/2 mile…
Steering
4 complaints · 11%Tl contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hev. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked up completely. The failure felt as if the vehicle had shut off and the steering wheel was locked up. When the contact slammed on the brake pedal, the steering wheel unlocked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to…
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 out the manual and…
Suspension
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: rear.
Right rear wheel housing rusts completely through allowing the shock to detach from the vehicle. After an online search this is a very common incident. After contacting the local Ford dealer, there is a back-order on the right rear wheel housing with no expected date of delivery. This is the only wheel housing on the…
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 that Ford should…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Ford Escape Hev recalls
Transmission: driveline
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Electronic throttle body malfunction
Summary
In a letter dated august 30, 2012, the north carolina consumers council (nccc) petitioned the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (my) 2005 through 2012 ford escape vehicles. On october 2, 2012 the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a defect petition dp12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The nccc letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in my 2009 ford escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble
Questions about the 2006 Ford Escape Hev
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Escape Hev?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (18 complaints, typically around 63,500 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Escape Hev have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 5, 2006 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford Escape Hev?
- It is the most complained-about Escape Hev model year since 2000, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Ford Escape Hev years
- 2006