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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 219 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, most often about the brakes (38% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Escape Hybrid model year since 2000.
Most common 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid problems
Brakes
84 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact was traveling 50 MPH when the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact applied the brakes and there was a reduction of 80% braking power. The contact referenced technical service bulletin 10024326 (service brake: control unit module) and believed the failure to…
The check brake system message appears in message system on 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, with the accompanying brake warning symbol light coming on. The brake pedal seems to lose some pressure in the pedal and goes further to the floor. The brake fluid reservoir is full, so the brake fluid is not low. This has happened on…
Engine
55 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
We were traveling on the freeway when a warning appeared on the display " stop safely now ". The engine lost power and we managed to move the car to the side of the road. I restarted the car and it appeared to work ok. Drove another 10 miles and the "stop safely now" reappeared and the car lost power. We pulled over.…
I was driving on the freeway in the carpool lane, about 65mph. Heard a noise (sounded like the engine losing power) and saw the warning light to "stop safely now". Had to pull to left immediately, with very little room in the shoulder on a very busy freeway. This was a very hazardous and stressful situation…
Electrical
36 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 116,000 miles.
I was driving to work when all of a sudden a yellow wrench light came on, my car shut down, and I had to coast across 3 lanes of highway traffic to stop on the shoulder. It wouldn't start at first, then I tried again and it started and drove the rest of the way just fine. I have read hundreds of complaints about the…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the high motor temperature and stop vehicle safely warning lights displayed as the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the motor electronics coolant pump was faulty…
Steering
24 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 108,500 miles.
Power steering just went out. No warning until it was out. I was on my way to work driving and the power steering just went out completely. Almost caused an accident when it went out do to how hard it is to steer! It's not hydraulic system. It's all electric assist steering. There are many other people with this same…
Went to drive the vehicle one morning to find that the steering wheel was tight and hard to turn. Dash displayed wrench symbol indicating maintenance needed and narrative that power steering needs service.
Speed control
19 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 122,500 miles.
At 65 MPH on hwy 5 in los angeles the vehicle died and the " stop safely now" message came on. Fortunately, I was able to safely get from the 3rd lane to the shoulder. After putting the car in park and turning off the key I was able to restart and continue. About 15 miles later it did the same thing again with the…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving various speeds, the throttle body malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on more than one occasion. Landmark Ford in tigard, oregon was made aware of the failure and stated that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The…
Transmission
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 116,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.
I was driving to work when all of a sudden a yellow wrench light came on, my car shut down, and I had to coast across 3 lanes of highway traffic to stop on the shoulder. It wouldn't start at first, then I tried again and it started and drove the rest of the way just fine. I have read hundreds of complaints about the…
Completely lost power steering with no warning while making a right turn into oncoming traffic. Left me in a dangerous situation without power to turn the vehicle in time to avoid the incoming traffic.
Fuel system
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 112,000 miles.
Our vehicle seemingly randomly shuts off all power to the engine and the electric motor. This can happen while we are moving or stopped in an intersection. We get a message of stop safely now on the dashboard. When you are in the middle of an intersection waiting to turn left in six lanes of traffic and your car stops…
When in the middle of an intersection, suddenly the "stop safely now" light came on and the vehicle immediately shut down. The shut down appears to have been caused by a faulty coolant system. From online reports, this is a frequent problem with this model and is very unsafe. I was almost hit by surrounding traffic…
Hybrid system
10 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. While driving at an unknown speed, an unknown warning icon displayed on the instrument panel. When the contact powered off the engine and restarted the vehicle, the warning indicator no longer appeared. The vehicle was taken to wilson Ford lincoln (328 main st, logan, ut…
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 contact notified an…
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 Hybrid recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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 Hybrid
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (84 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); engine (55 complaints, typically around 120,000 miles); electrical (36 complaints, typically around 116,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford Escape Hybrid?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Escape Hybrid model year since 2000, with 219 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.