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.
Steering, Nov 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHO LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE STEERING WHEEL UNIVERSAL SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE WARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Nov 1, 2013
THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE EXPRESSWAY. I WENT TO CHANGE LANES AND HIT THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND WAS SHUDDERING. I HAD PULL OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND TURN THE CAR OFF. I TRIED RESTARTING AND IT JUST SHUDDERED AGAIN. I WAITED FIVE MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN AND FINALLY IT STARTED AND WAS ABLE TO SHIFT. TWO DAYS AGO I WAS GETTING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY AND MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE CAR DIED AND I LOST STEERING POWER. I WAS ABLE TO FORTUNATELY GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND PUT IT INTO PARK. I TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START. I WAITED 3 MINS AND WAS ABLE TO FINALLY GET IT GOING. BOTH TIMES THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I HAD THE ESCAPE READ BY A CODE READER DEVICE MULTIPLE TIMES AND THERE ARE NO ERROR CODES DISPLAYED FROM THE COMPUTER. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING ISSUE, AND WOULD LIKE FORD TO ACT UPON IT FOR ITS CUSTOMERS IMMEDIATELY. I AM FILING THIS BECAUSE I HAVE READ THAT THE ISSUE IS WITH A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY, AND THERE IS ALREADY AN INVESTIGATION INTO FORD ON THIS ISSUE (PE13-003). I WOULD LIKE MY VEHICLE TO BE ADDED TO THIS INVESTIGATION FOR MY FAMILIES SAFETY AND ALL OTHERS EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 25, 2013
GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS COULD NOT DRIVE NO MATTER HOW HARD I PUSHED IT. *TR
Engine, Oct 23, 2013
AFTER A LONG FREEWAY DRIVE, WAS ON A SIDE ROAD AND CAR DIED...ENGINE STOPPED...RED LIGHT I'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE, CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PUT CAR IN PARK, TOOK A DEEP BREATH AND TRIED TO START IT AGAIN. IT STARTED AND WORKED FINE UNTIL THE NEXT INCIDENT, SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. IT HAS NOW HAPPEN 4-6 TIMES, ALWAYS WHEN ON A CITY STREET, NOT THE FREEWAY. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 21, 2013
THIS MOSTLY HAPPENS IN COOLER WEATHER, I HAD STARTED EXPERIENCING MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING WITH THE THROTTLE CLOSED. IT WAS MAINLY A NUISANCE AT FIRST BUT IT STARTED TO GET TO THE POINT WHERE I COULD PUT MY ENTIRE WEIGHT ON THE PEDAL WITHOUT IT BUDGING. AT MY SOONEST CONVENIENCE AND MOSTLY BECAUSE I HAD A WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS STILL RELATIVELY NEW TO ME, I DROVE TO THE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY AND THAT IT HAD TO DO WITH THE DIFFERING METALS OF THE THROTTLE BODY AND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, SO THEY ENDED UP REPLACING IT... IT ONLY COST ME $100 AT THE TIME DUE TO THE WARRANTY. HERE I AM ABOUT THREE YEARS LATER AND I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE A WARRANTY SO I INVESTIGATED THE ISSUE MYSELF AND DISCOVERED THE THROTTLE BODY IS MOSTLY PLASTIC WITH AN ALUMINUM BUTTERFLY... I ALSO DISCOVERED A TAR-LIKE RESIDUE ON THE EDGES OF THE BUTTERFLY. I PROCEEDED TO CLEAN THE ASSEMBLY, THEN REINSTALLED IT AND THERE WAS A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT... MY ACCELERATOR FEELS VERY DIFFERENT, IN A VERY GOOD WAY. I'M TIRED OF LARGE COMPANIES HIDING ISSUES LIKE THIS. IT GETS OLD AND CAUSES GOOD PRODUCTS TO CONTINUE TO GET CHEAPER. MY MONEY COULD BE PUT TO BETTER USE THAN REPLACING A PART THAT OBVIOUSLY NEEDED MORE ENGINEERING ATTENTION BEFORE BECOMING PRODUCTION. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRONIC HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 11/19/13*LJ
Service brakes, Oct 14, 2013
FEEL FOR A MOMENT LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING IN ICE(SLIPPERY). THEN SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM APPEAR WITH THE TRIANGLE WITH THE ADMIRATION SIGN INSIDE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Oct 3, 2013
ELECTRIC ASSISTED POWER STEERING NOT FUNCTIONAL. DEALER TROUBLESHOOTING CONSISTED OF READING CODES, THEN INDICATING THAT THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACED ($2200). REPLACED THE ASSEMBLY, STILL DOESN'T WORK. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED, STILL DOESN'T WORK. THE REPAIR SHOPS AND THE DEALERS HAVE INADEQUATE INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO REPAIR THESE ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEMS. THERE SHOULD BE ADEQUATE INFORMATION AND TRAINING TO IDENTIFY THE FAILED COMPONENT, AS OPPOSED TO SWAPPING OUT LARGE ASSEMBLIES, AND STILL NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. THESE SYSTEMS APPEAR TO HAVE A HIGH FAILURE RATE, AND PRESENT A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THEY FAIL WHILE DRIVING! PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL ASAP! *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Oct 3, 2013
PROBLEMS WITH GAS PEDAL STICKING/ LOCKING UP. WHILE DRIVING AND SOMETIMES WHEN IDLE DASH LIGHTS, A/C AND RADIO TURN ON AND OFF, THEN THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND BEFORE THE ACTUAL ENGINE SHUTS OFF. *TR
Service brakes, Sep 25, 2013
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 BRAKE TRAVEL, BUT STILL HAD SOME BRAKES. CONTINUED ON UNTIL TURNPIKE JUNCTION. PULLED OFF ROAD, STOPPED, SHUT OFF IGNITION. UPON RESTARTING (AFTER 5 SECONDS), WARNING LIGHTS STAYED OFF, HAD GOOD BRAKES. PROCEEDED 130 MILES TO HOME W/O INCIDENT. THIS HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES BEFORE AND HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPT. ON JULY 5TH. I AM DETAILING THIS INCIDENT BECAUSE I HAVE THE MOST INFORMATION ABOUT IT. WHEN IT OCCURRED ALL 4 TIMES, IT WAS EITHER AFTER CROSSING RAILROAD TRACKS, HITTING A POT HOLE OR IN THIS CASE AFTER A CHANGE IN ROAD SURFACE. AND IT DOESN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME WHEN CROSSING ROUGH SURFACES. THE DEALER (NICK NICHOLAS FORD IN INVERNESS, FL) CANNOT SEEM TO FIND AND FIX THIS. I HAVE TO GROUND THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE I CANNOT TRUST IT WITH MY WIFE DRIVING BY HERSELF. IT COULD COST UP TO 7K FOR FORD TO SWAP OUT COMPONENTS TO TRY TO FIX IT - MY COST. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE! NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE. *LN UPDATED 1/6/2014 *JS
Structure, Sep 24, 2013
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL HAS RUSTED THROUGH EXPOSING THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CORROSION OF THE REAR WHEEL WELL IS NOT A WEARABLE PART AND CANNOT BE CONTROLLED OR CAUSED BY THE END USER. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE CORROSION OF THE REAR WHEEL WELL CAN CAUSE THE SHOCKS AND STRUTS TO DISMOUNT, WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE ROLLOVER RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. *JS
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 18, 2013
THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION AND MY HUSBAND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS WAS AN 3:45 IN THE MORNING IN ABOUT 60 DEGREE WEATHER. IN DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE BUTTERFLY VALVE IN THE THROTTLE SYSTEM. LUCKILY THERE ARE VERY FEW PEOPLE ON THE ROAD AT THAT TIME OF THE MORNING. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, HE COULD HAVE BEEN HIT FROM BEHIND.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DOWN HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CONTINUED TO PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR TO RELEASE THE PEDAL. THE PEDAL WAS RELEASED BUT THE FAILURE SOON RECURRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK. THE DEALER STATED THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE THROTTLE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,884.
Engine, Aug 26, 2013
I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY 2006 FORD ESCAPE WITH FREQUENT OIL CHANGES EVERY 2K. I HAVE ALSO HAD A TRANSMISSION REBUILD THAT WAS COMPLETED DURING WARRANTY IN 2010. NO MY CAR IS IN A SHOP WITH DIAGNOSIS THAT THE ENGINE IS BURNED OUT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. $4500 FOR A USED ENGINE REPLACEMENT. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WITH A CAR FILLED WITH CHILDREN AND WITH NO INDICATION LIGHTS COMING ON THE MOTOR COMPLETELY DIED WHILE I WAS MOVING 65 MPH. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A CRASH. THE INDICATION LIGHTS ONLY CAME ON AS THE MOTOR WAS DYING. I TRIED TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND IT WOULD START BUT THEN STARTED TO SMOKE IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC HE SAID THAT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE OIL IN THE ENGINE. I HAD JUST ADDED 2 QUARTS OF OIL ABOUT 400 MILES BEFORE THIS INCIDENT AND SAW NO LEAKAGE. *TR
Service brakes, Aug 23, 2013
PART 1: I PURCHASED THIS USED VEHICLE FROM WHAT IS A WELL KNOWN DEALERSHIP IN MY AREA OF LIVING ON 3/21/13. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE DATE THE FIRST BRAKE FAILURE HAPPENED, IT WAS 4 DAYS AFTER I DROVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT. THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. THANKFULLY, BESIDES BEING SCARED TO DEATH, I WAS OK. THE DEALERSHIP TOWED MY VEHICLE AND STATED THEY "MIRACULOUSLY" (MY SARCASM) HAD BRAKES WHEN DRIVING IT FROM THE TOW TRUCK INTO THE SHOP. THEY HAD GREAT DIFFICULTIES FIGURING OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND HAD EVEN TALKED WITH THE FORD COMPANY AND CAME UP WITH THE HYDRAULICS SYSTEM BEING THE ISSUE WHICH WAS THEN REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. AT A LATER TIME WITH FURTHER OCCURRENCE, I WAS INFORMED THE MODULAR HAD ALSO AT THE FIRST BRAKE FAILURE BEEN REPLACED, ALTHOUGH THERE IS NO PROOF OF THAT ON MY SERVICE RECORD (ANOTHER ISSUE). AFTER REPLACING THESE ITEMS, THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO HAVE DIFFICULTIES TRYING TO GET THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS FROM ILLUMINATING ON THE DASH AND APPARENTLY HAD TO UNHOOK SOME VACUUM PUMP TO CORRECT ISSUE. FOLLOWING THIS I WAS ASSURED EVERYTHING WAS FIXED. SECOND BRAKE FAILURE WAS ON 5/26/13. THANKFULLY,I WAS JUST COMING TO A STOP AT MY RESIDENCE WHEN THIS OCCURRED! AGAIN VEHICLE WAS TOWED. AN ERROR CODE WAS FOUND AND RESET AND ASSURED EVERYTHING WAS OK. THIS IS ALSO WHEN I DID SOME DIGGING AND REQUESTED THE PREVIOUS OWNERS NAME. TO MY AMAZEMENT, THIS HAD HAPPENED ONCE TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER.....FUNNY, THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD WERE INVOLVED AND STATED IT COULD HAVE BEEN A MODULAR OR A "FLUKE" AND NOTHING WAS DONE AT THAT TIME AND THE VEHICLE WAS TRADED SHORTLY AFTER. HMMM..I INHERITED A PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Aug 19, 2013, crash
DRIVING ALONG IN TRAFFIC WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES WOULDN'T FUNCTION AT ALL, EVEN WITH TWO FEET PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH ALL OF MY STRENGTH. THE BRAKE LOSS SEEMS TO OCCUR ABOUT ONCE A MONTH, AND NOW OCCURRED TWICE IN AUGUST. AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTING IT, THE BRAKES WORK AGAIN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 18, 2013
DRIVING ALONG AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS IN THE UP POSITION. IF YOU NEED TO SPEED UP THE PEDAL WONT MOVE. IT IS LOCKED IN THE IDLE POSITION. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT WHEN I COULD NOT SPEED UP TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF AN 18 WHEELER. IT NEARLY RAN OVER ME. THE PEDAL HAS STUCK AT LEAST 15 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. DEALER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 ESCAPE. IF THE PEDAL STICKS AT THE WRONG TIME, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE WILL BE INJURED OR KILLED. *TR
Electrical system, Engine, Aug 10, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON I-195 EAST GOING TOWARDS BWI THE ENGINE JUST CUT OFF FOR NO REASON OR WARNING THEN A RED TRAINGLE APPEARED STOP SAFELY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A TRACTOR TRAILER THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON FOR ABOUT 5 MIN AFTER IT STARTED I HAD NO POWER WHAT SO EVER WHEN ABOUT 2 MILES AT 30 MILES PER HOUR AND IT DID IT AGAIN MANAGED TO GET IT HOME BASED ON WHAT I HAVE BEEN READING WHY HAS FORD NOT RECALLED THIS ISSUES OR ARE THEY WAITING FOR SOME ONE TO GET KILLED THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. I AM LOOKING INTO GETTING A LAWYER IF FORD DOES NOT WANT TO FIX IT. *TR
Engine, Aug 6, 2013
DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE I FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER. THERE WERE NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS OR ANY INDICATOR WARNING LIGHTS OF ANY KIND THAT WERE ON PREVIOUS TO THE INCIDENT OR THAT LIT UP DURING OR AFTER THE EPISODE. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ACCELERATOR SEEMED TO STOP WORKING AND THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE ENGINE. I RESTARTED WITH NO ISSUE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE DID THIS A SECOND TIME. THERE WERE ADDITIONAL INCIDENTS AT LOWER SPEEDS DRIVING AROUND TOWN. *TR
Power train, Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Power train, Jul 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Structure, Jul 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL BANGING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE REAR INNER AND OUTER FENDER WELL WAS CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000. UPDATED 08/15/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT AND LEFT INNER WELLS RUSTED AWAY.
Suspension, Wheels, Jul 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S WHEEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION AROUND THE WHEEL AND SUSPENSION OF THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
Power train, Jul 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 15, 2013
MY VEHICLE DIES WHEN THE TRUCK IS WARMED UP AND I PUT IT IN GEAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IT DIES AT STOP LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS AND IN REVERSE. ANOTHER TECHNICIAN TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO RIDE AROUND WITH THAT PROBLEM BECAUSE IT WAS NOT THROWING A CODE. AFTER A WEEK, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE FORD DEALER IN CLEVELAND, MS, AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT MANAGER TOLD ME IT WAS PROBABLY THE THROTTLE BODY ACTUATOR. BUT, THAT IT WAS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. I LEFT THE CAR WITH THE FORD DEALER, AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE VALVE AT A COST OF $900. THE TRUCK DIED ON THE WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR