2006 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 720 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 23 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 30 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftSep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Campaign 15V606000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, wheel bearingJun 3, 2015
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Campaign 15E045000 on NHTSA.gov
Hybrid propulsion systemSep 3, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Campaign 14V526000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 3, 2010
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 AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Campaign 10E043000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorNov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
Campaign 05V520000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
720 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Feb 17, 2014
FIRST IT STALLED OUT WHILE IDLING, THEN STALLED OUT AT STOP LIGHT , THEN UPON ACCELERATION IT STALLED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING IT HESITATED AGAIN , WHEN I ACCELERATED IT STARTED TO GO AGAIN, AT STOP LIGHT IT STALLED OUT. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO START. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND NO ACTIVE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, CALLED ANOTHER FORD DEALER AND SAME ANSWER. I MENTIONED CONSUMER PROGRAM 13N03 BUT TOLD IT WAS VEHICLE SPECIFIC. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 14, 2014
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT HAS TO BE WARMER UP FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES OR MORE, IN ORDER FOR THE GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN SO THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT HAS TO BE WARMED UP IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AND WELL AS THE WINTER MONTHS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL IS SO HARD TO PRESS THAT IT LIKE TRYING TO PRESS YOUR FOOT THROUGH A BRICK WALL. IT DOES THIS EVEN WHEN AT A STAND STILL WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATOR FOR ANY SPEED. IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. PLEASE HELP !!! *TR
Power train, Feb 10, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE REOCCURED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSE OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 156,325.LJ
Visibility, Jan 30, 2014
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVE WAY, NO ONE WAS IN OR AROUND IT. I WAS LOOKING OUT THE FRONT WINDOW WATCHING IT SNOW OUTSIDE WHEN I SAW THE REAR WINDOW GLASS EXPLODE AND GLASS FLEW ALL OVER THE DRIVE WAY. THE BROKEN GLASS WAS VERY EASY TO SEE BECAUSE OF THE FRESH SNOW ON THE DRIVE WAY. ONCE AGAIN NO ONE WAS NEAR OR IN THE CAR. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Jan 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE WHEEL AND FOUND THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS CORRODED WITH A HOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. ..UPDATED 04-22-14 *BF UPDATED 04/24 /14
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 29, 2014
WHEN FILLING WITH FUEL PRESSURE NOT RELEASED AND FUEL FLEW BACK OUT IN FACE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Jan 28, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE IDLE POSITION - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST FEW YEARS ABOUT ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS AND TYPICALLY ON COLDER DAYS LESS THAN 32 DEGREES F. AFTER A THROTTLE BODY CLEANOUT BY A LICENSED MECHANIC, IT GOT WORSE. I LOOKED ON LINE FOR REVIEWS ON 2006 FORD ESCAPES, AND SAW THAT MANY, MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS ON THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THIS IS THE COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jan 27, 2014
COMPLAINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE CAR IN VERY COLD WEATHER/ GAS PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY ALTHOUGH FREQUENCY OF CONDITION INCREASES AS TEMPERATURES DECREASE < 25F. FORD DEALER DIAGNOSES ISSUE AS A FAILED AIR BYPASS VALVE (PART NUMBER: 3S6Z-9F715-AA), REPLACED VALVE. CONDITION NOT CLEARED. ENGINE PEDAL STICKS, ENGINE RPM INCREASES WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY REASON THAT DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL (JOCKEYING CLUTCH PEDAL TO LIMIT ENGINE RPM). THROTTLE BODY WAS REMOVED, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED. CONDITION NOT CLEARED. SUSPECT FAILED THROTTLE BODY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 15, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE GAS PEDAL STICKS AND IT PREVENTS ME FROM ACCELERATING FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT STUCK FOR ATLEAST 3MINUTES THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORST IT GETS. NOW IT WHEN THE GAS PEDAL STICKS I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF ME DRIVING AND WAIT SOMETIMES 5. MINUTES AT A TIME UNTIL THE GAS PEDAL UNSTICKS SO I CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. *TR
Suspension, Jan 9, 2014
ABOUT A WEEK AGO I NOTICED A NOISE IN THE REAR OF MY ESCAPE. AFTER INSPECTION THE SHOCK MOUNT APPEARS TO HAVE RUSTED OUT AND COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE CREATING A HOLE THE SIZE OF MY ARM IN RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH ONLINE THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD CLAIMS DOESN'T EXIST. I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM A USED AUTO DEALERSHIP AND HAVE NOT EVEN OWNED IT FOR A YEAR YET. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jan 9, 2014
CAR STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES BEFORE I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Jan 7, 2014
THE RIGHT, REAR WHEEL WELL AND SHOCK SUPPORT IS NEARLY ENTIRELY RUSTED OUT. THE RUST DAMAGE I'VE OBSERVED APPEARS TO BE MUCH MORE SIGNIFICANT THAN OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE LEFT WHEEL WELL IS NOT SUFFERING FROM THE SAME CORROSION PROBLEM. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A SEEMINGLY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM IMPACTING 2004-2006 FORD ESCAPES. I'VE CHECKED WITH MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, AND CONTACTED FORD CORPORATE, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSUES. I DO REALIZE THAT I LIVE IN NEW ENGLAND AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS 8-YEARS OLD. HOWEVER, I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF MY VEHICLE, AND THE DAMAGE I'M SEEING SEEMS TO BE CLEARLY ABOVE BEYOND WHAT WOULD BE WARRANTED FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TR
Engine, Jan 3, 2014
I ALWAYS KEPT THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ON MY 2006 FORD ESCAPE (85,000 MILES). ON CHRISTMAS DAY 2013 MY HUSBAND AND I CHECKED ALL OF THE CAR'S FLUIDS. EVERYTHING WAS FINE. ONE WEEK LATER AS WE EXITED THE FREEWAY, THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED TO SHAKE, LOOSE POWER AND MAKE A VERY LOUD CLATTERING NOISE. THE OIL SENSOR NEVER WENT OFF AND THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT TURN ON UNTIL A FEW BLOCKS LATER. THANKFULLY, WE WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO OUR REGULAR MECHANICS. THE DAMAGE WAS SO BAD THAT THEY HAD TO CALL IN ANOTHER MECHANIC IN ORDER TO TRY AND FIGURE WHAT THE BEST SOLUTION COULD BE. THEY SAID THAT THE CAR NEEDED 4 QUARTS OF OIL EVEN THOUGH ONLY A WEEK BEFORE WE HAD CHECKED THE OIL. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANICS THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND OTHER PARTS IN THE CAR HAVE ALSO BEEN EFFECTED. *TR
Steering, Dec 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Service brakes, Dec 10, 2013
BOUGHT THE CAR FROM NOVATO FORD, NOW JOURNEY FORD IN 2008. A FEW DAYS AGO I HAD TO BRAKE HARD, BUT AS FAR AS I COULD TELL THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) DID NOT ENGAGE. THE BRAKES WORKED AND THE CAR STOPPED/. THE NEXT DAY I NOTICED THAT AS SOON AS I STARTED THE CAR THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT WERE ON. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC SCAN, WHICH RETURNED CODE C1475. THE NON-FORD REPAIR SHOP SAID THEY WOULD NEED TO FOLLOW FORD'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND THE REPAIR WOULD COST 3500 IN PARTS AND ANOTHER $700 IN LABOR. I AM WRITING BECAUSE IT SEEMS HIGHLY UNUSUAL TO ME AND THE SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO HAVE REVIEWED THIS MATTER FOR THIS TO OCCUR. THIS IS FORD'S SERVICE BULLETIN HTTP://WW.W.AUTOELECTRICPRO.COM/PURCHASED/IMAGES/076000/074720.PDF. *TR
Power train, Dec 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS HOWEVER, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60000. *TR
Engine, Nov 27, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS GREY SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,500.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Nov 26, 2013
WHILE DRIVING, MY THROTTLE OR GAS PEDAL STICKS. IT WILL NOT DEPRESS. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO LET THE CAR SIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL UNSTICK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD OR THE ENGINE IS COLD. THAT IS THE ONLY PATTERN I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 23, 2013
GAS PEDAL STICKS WHENEVER TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW FREEZING. HAD ISSUES SINCE CAR WAS NEW IN 2006, BUT THIS WEEK ISSUE IS MUCH WORSE. NORMALLY YOU CAN PUSH HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GET IT TO WORK. THIS WEEK I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE CAR TO WARM UP BEFORE I CAN DRIVE, THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE. I'VE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THIS IS A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT FORD PLANS TO DO ABOUT IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2013
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND AGAIN SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT GAVE IN. AGAIN THIS HAPPENED 2 DAYS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK, AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. I LOOKED ON LINE FOR REVIEWS ON 2006 FORD ESCAPES, AND SAW THAT MANY, MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BROUGHT IT YESTERDAY MORNING TO AUTONATION FORD IN BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BODY ASY - CARBURETOR THROTTLE, CABLE ASY - THROTTLE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS, AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN FORD ESCAPES. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ADVISED THAT I SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING THE CAR THE WAY IT WAS. THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING ME OVER $600, AND WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I READ ABOUT ON LINE, I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A FORD RECALL, AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THEIR COSTS TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2013
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND AGAIN SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT GAVE IN. AGAIN THIS HAPPENED 2 DAYS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK, AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. I LOOKED ON LINE FOR REVIEWS ON 2006 FORD ESCAPES, AND SAW THAT MANY, MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BROUGHT IT YESTERDAY MORNING TO AUTONATION FORD IN BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BODY ASY - CARBURETOR THROTTLE, CABLE ASY - THROTTLE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS, AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN FORD ESCAPES. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ADVISED THAT I SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING THE CAR THE WAY IT WAS. THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING ME OVER $600, AND WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I READ ABOUT ON LINE, I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A FORD RECALL, AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THEIR COSTS TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Wheels, Nov 15, 2013
RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND COLLAPSED, EXPOSING SHOCK. SHOCK IS BROKEN. YOU CAN SEE THROUGH WHEEL WELL VIA THE JACK COMPARTMENT. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. ROUGH ESTIMATES ARE $3000-4000, REPLACING WHEEL WELL, SHOCK, AND RIGHT REAR QUARTERPANEL. LEFT WHEEL WELL INTACT AND GOOD. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Nov 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/23/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE WOULD WORK. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE AT HIGH SPEED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED, THE PROBLEM CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. UPDATED 12/23/13
Structure, Wheels, Nov 11, 2013
RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL FULLY RUSTED OUT, CAUSING SHOCK ABSORBER TO HIT METAL. HOLES YOU CAN SEE THROUGH THE JACK COMPARTMENT. LOUD KNOCKING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 8, 2013
GAS PEDAL STICKS, I PURCHASED THIS CAR ONE YEAR AGO. IT HAS CONSISTENTLY HAD A PROBLEM WITH STICKING SINCE I PURCHASED IT. *TR