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.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 26, 2010
WHEN I TAKE OFF FROM A DEAD STOP AT TIMES THE GAS PEDAL WILL STICK. IT FEELS AS IF I'M STEPPING ON TO A BLOCK OF WOOD. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL. HAVING TO PRESS RATHER HARD, ON TO THE PEDAL ALMOST STOMPING ON IT. FOR IT TO FINALLY 'RELEASE'. BUT NOW THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. NOW I WILL BE DRIVING (VEHICLE IN MOTION) AND THE GAS PEDAL WILL STICK. IT VARIES WITH THE SPEED, SO I CAN'T PIN IT ONTO A SPECIFIC SPEED LIMIT. I WILL STILL BE IN MOTION BUT THE PEDAL WILL BE A "BLOCK OF WOOD' AS I CALL IT. I WILL HAVE TO STOMP ONTO THE PEDAL FOR IT TO RELEASE. SINCE LIGHTLY STEPPING ON THE PEDAL SEEMS TO DO NOTHING. THAT IS WHY I HAVE TO 'STOMP' ON THE PEDAL TO ORDER FOR IT TO GIVE. AS FOR CORRECTING THE PROBLEM I PLAN ON TAKING INTO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. BUT RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE NOTICE OTHER ESCAPE OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SO IT SEEMS THAT I'M NOT ONLY ONE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. IT ALSO WEATHER ISN'T A FACTOR SINCE IT ACTS UP IN THE SUMMER ALSO IN THE FREEZING WINTER TEMPERATURES.
Vehicle speed control, Mar 9, 2010
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I OWN A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HEV, VIN: [XXX] , WITH ABOUT 50,000 MILES. FROM TIME-TO-TIME THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL ACTIVATE, BY ITSELF, IN THE ACCELERATE MODE. AND THIS OCCURS WHEN MY HANDS ARE NO WHERE NEAR THE ACTIVATION CONTROLS. THUS FAR IT HAS NOT HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND I HAVE HAD TIME TO SHUT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOWN; BUT IT DOES GET MY ATTENTION. THIS HAD HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS IN THE LAST 9 MONTHS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Mar 9, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID AND HAVE HAD AT LEAST FOUR EXPERIENCES OF MALFUNCTIONING SPEED SENSORS. THEY HAVE GIVEN ME CONCERN ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED ME INCONVENIENCE AND EXPENSES FOR REPAIR. THE TYPICAL INCIDENT INVOLVES A MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ABS AND 4X4 SYSTEMS, WITH WARNING LAMPS LIGHTING UP INDICATING THAT THERE IS A DANGER OF SKIDDING AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IN THREE INSTANCES I HAD THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED BY FORD DEALERS, WHO REPORTED: "FOUND REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TO BE FAULTY" (JAN. 08); "REPLACED THE FAILED RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR" (SEPT. 08); "INSPECTED THE SENSOR AT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND FOUND THE TONE RING ON THE AXLE CRACKED. NEEDS NEW AXLE" (AUG. 09). TWO OF THESE WERE DONE ON WARRANTY; THE THIRD COST $344.95. ALL DEALERS HAVE GIVEN ASSURANCES THAT EVEN WITH WARNING LIGHTS INDICATING PROBLEMS AS DESCRIBED IT WAS "SAFE" TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE CAR UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. ON MARCH 7 AND 8, 2010, WHILE ON A TRIP AWAY FROM HOME, THE SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED AGAIN. GIVEN EARLIER ASSURANCES BY DEALERS, I CONTINUED ON MY TRIP IGNORING AS BEST AS POSSIBLE THE WARNING LIGHTS, POPPING SOUNDS OF THE 4X4, AND OCCASIONAL SHUDDERING OF THE ABS SYSTEM. SURPRISINGLY, AFTER SOME HIGHWAY DRIVING (PERHAPS 50 MILES) THE WARNING SIGNALS STOPPED LIGHTING UP AND THE CAR SEEMED TO HANDLE FAIRLY NORMALLY. NOW, A FEW DAYS LATER, THE CAR CONTINUES TO OPERATE WITHOUT SIGNS OF MALFUNCTION, BUT IT REMAINS UNCLEAR WHETHER THE PROBLEM "FIXED ITSELF" OR THE COMPUTER-CONTROLLED READ-OUTS HAVE CEASED FUNCTIONING, THEREBY DISGUISING THE POSSIBLE PERSISTENCE OF THE UNDERLYING PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS AS A RESULT OF THESE PROBLEMS, BUT IT IS EXTREMELY DISCONCERTING TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT MAY BE AN INHERENTLY FAULTY DESIGN THAT MAY COMPROMISE THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE DESPITE ASSURANCES TO THE CONTRARY GIVEN BY DEALERS. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Mar 8, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 FORD ESCAPE V6 2WD. BOTH ABS TONE RINGS CRACKED WITH ONLY 58K MILES. THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT THAT FORD RECALLED ON THE 2001-2004 MODELS. THIS DEFECT CAUSES THE ABS SYSTEM TO FAIL AND TURN OFF. I HAVE READ THAT THE 2005,2007, 2008, AND 2009 HAVE THE SAME FAILURES. THAT MEANS EVERY MODEL FROM 2001-2008 HAVE HAD THE SAME DEFECT WITHOUT BEING ADDRESSED. *TR
Air bags, Mar 5, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, HE WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NONE OF AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED. NO ONE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO FIND OUT WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 92,180.
Steering, Mar 4, 2010
MY POWER STEERING FAILS AT LOW SPEED. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THE POWER STEERING PISTON PUMP NEEDS REPAIR AT A COST OF APPROX $900.00. *TR
Visibility, Feb 26, 2010
2006 FORD ESCAPE REAR WINDOW GLASS EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Feb 18, 2010
2006 FORD ESCAPE 4DOOR. GAS PEDAL STICKING WHEN CAR IS COLD, SOMETIMES EVEN AFTER CAR IS WARMED UP, WILL BE AT STOP SIGN OR LIGHT AND GAS PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR NOT COMING UP TO ACCELERATE. MY SISTER HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH HER 2006 FORD FOCUS. *TR
Service brakes, Electric, Feb 10, 2010
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE WHEN COMING TO A NORMAL STOP. HAPPENS EVERY DAY AND I AM TOLD IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE ESCAPES WHERE A PLASTIC RING COMES UNGLUED AND CAUSES THE ABS TO ENGAGE WHEN IT IS NOT NECESSARY. HAVE ALMOST HIT MULTIPLE VEHICLES AND NEARLY ENDED UP IN A FEW INTERSECTIONS BECAUSE THE ABS PREVENTS ME FROM STOPPING NORMALLY ON DRY SURFACES. *TR
Steering, Service brakes, Electric, Feb 5, 2010
ELECTRIC CONTROLLED BRAKES, & ELECTRIC CONTROLLED POWER ASSIST STEERING. SEEING ALL THAT IS HAPPENING TO TOYOTA I THOUGHT I HAD BEST REPORT MY INCIDENTS TO SOMEONE SO THAT A FILE COULD BE STARTED AND HISTORY COULD BE MADE OF DEFECTIVE ISSUES WITH FORD ESCAPE HYBRID MINE IS A 2006 MODEL AND EVERYTHING STARTED JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. I NOW HAVE 73,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND IT IS ALWAYS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PART OF THE SYSTEM THAT SEEMS TO FAIL ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE WRITERS. I IOD SOME INVESTIGATION WHEN MY BRAKES FAILED AND IT WAS JUST A WHEEL SENSOR THAT MALFUNCTIONED BUT IT CAUSED A MAJOR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CONTROL MODULE AFTER I CHECKED THE COST I TOLD FORD TO TAKE THE FUEL-SAVING VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN A JUNKYARD AND THEN I WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER SERVICE TECH THAT THE SENSOR JUST NEEDED TO BE RESET AN THAT WOULD BE JUST A LITTLE OVER $300 SO I HAD IT SERVICED AND NOW AFTER A FLAT TIRE I AM TOLD THAT MY POWER ASSIST CONTROL UNIT NEEDS REPLACING THE OWNERS MANUAL SAID THAT AFTER YOU USE A DONUT TIRE THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AND AGAIN I AM TOLD IT IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PART TO REPLACE. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT FORD HAS THE ONLY MACHINES THAT COULD RESET THESE SENSORS, SO PARDON MY LAYMANS TERMS BUT FORD HAS YOU BY THE '!@#$%'.SINCE THEY CONTROL THE SITUATION. I DO HOWEVER BELIEVE THAT OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL FIELDS HAVE AN EFFECT ON THESE ELECTRICAL SENSORS. IT COULD BE AS LITTLE AS A PAVEMENT SENSOR THAT CONTROLS SIGNAL LIGHTS TO ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL FIELD THAT DAMAGES THESE SENSORS THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED. THANK YOU FOR READING MY THOUGHTS. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Feb 3, 2010
THE GAS PEDAL ON OUR 2006 FORD ESCAPE LOCKS UP AT RANDOM TIMES, CAUSING AN INABILITY TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE VEHICLE BECOMES INSTANTLY INOPERABLE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE PEDAL TO UNLOCK, IS TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON A FEW TIMES. THE CONSEQUENCES OF SUCH ACTIONS ARE OBVIOUSLY DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LIST. WE HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. PLEASE GO ON THE WEB AND YOU WILL SEE NUMEROUS SAME CASE SCENARIOS. THIS IS DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN. WE HAVE TO THINK OF THIS EACH TIME WE DRIVE THIS CAR. HELP. *TR
Visibility, Feb 1, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 FORD ESCAPE AND I WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY WORK AND CAME OUT AFTER I STARTED MY REMOTE STARTER INSIDE TO FIND MY CARS REAR WINDOW BLOWN OUT. MY HUSBAND HAD TURNED ON MY REAR DEFROST THAT MORNING. IT HAS NEVER BEEN ON BEFORE, WHICH I AM SURE IS THE CAUSE BEHIND IT. I CAME HOME AND CALLED POLICE. MY REAR GLASS WINDOW AND THE ARMS FOR IT ARE RUINED. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THEM TO BE REPLACED. THEN I GOOGLED IT AND FOUND THE FORD FORUM AND HEARD EVERYONE ELSE'S INCIDENTS AND IT SOUNDED QUITE FAMILIAR. I AM HAPPY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHEN I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD, I HAVE A SEVEN YEAR OLD THAT SITS IN A BOOSTER SEAT AND IF IT HURT HIM IN ANY WAY I WOULD FEEL SORRY FOR FORD CAUSE I WOULD BE THEIR WORST NIGHTMARE. OR WHERE I WAS PARKED AT MY WORK (NURSING HOME) THAT IS WHERE THE RESIDENTS GO OUT FOR A CIGARETTE SO IF IT EXPLODED IN THEIR FACE. THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A LAW SUIT FOR SURE, NOT TO MENTION WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 20, 2010, fire
MY 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID CAUGHT FIRE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT 8 HOURS AFTER THE CAR WAS LAST USED. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 17, 2010
I OWN A 2006 ESCAPE. SINCE THE SUMMER OF 2009, THE SUNROOF SEEMS TO OPEN 'AT WILL'. I CLOSE IT WITH DIFFICULTY (THE REAR PART WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY; IF IT DOES THE FRONT PART IS AJAR. WHEN IT DOES CLOSE COMPLETELY, IT EVENTUALLY OPENS AGAIN. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2010
WE OWN A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID 4WD. IT HAS APPROX. 56,000 MILES ON IT. THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED ON IT IN DEC. THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN OUR AREA CAME BACK WITH AN ESTIMATE OF $6000 FOR REPAIR SECONDARY TO A FAILURE IN THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT COMPUTER WHICH CONTROLS THE ABS SYSTEM. THE PART ITSELF IS $4300. WE CONTACTED FORD WHOSE RESPONSE WAS THAT WE SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE DEALER THEN CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY AND FORD AGREED TO TAKE $1000 OFF THE PART COST WHICH BROUGHT OUR REPAIR DOWN TO $5000. OUR NON-FORD MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE A USED PART FOR $350, INSTALL IT THEN TAKE IT TO FORD TO REFLASH THE COMPUTER COMPONENTS. FORD CAME BACK TO US AFTER ABOUT A WEEK AND SAID THEY COULD NOT REFLASH THE SYSTEM BECAUSE THOSE COMPONENTS COULD ONLY BE PROGRAMMED ONCE ON THE INITIAL BUILD. WE WOULD BE FORCED TO PURCHASE A NEW PART FROM FORD WHO THEN ARE ALSO THE ONLY ONES WHO POSSESS THE SOFTWARE TO GET THE VEHICLES WORKING AGAIN. I LOOKED ONLINE AND WOULD BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE PART FOR $2300 BUT COULD ONLY HAVE A FORD DEALER DO THE REMAINDER OF THE WORK TO GET THE COMPUTER SYSTEM TO WORK. NOT SURE IF ANY FORD DEALERSHIP WOULD ALLOW US TO BRING IN OUR OWN PART WE PURCHASED OFF THE INTERNET IF WE WERE TO PURCHASE THE CHEAPER PART. IN ADDITION, IT TURNS OUT FORD IS REQUIRING PARTS DEALERS TO RETURN THE USED PART TO FORD AFTER PURCHASING THE NEW PART. FORD THEN REMANUFACTURES THE PART (WHICH THEY GOT FOR FREE FROM THE CONSUMER) AND RESELLS IT AS A NEW PART FOR $4300 TO SOME OTHER UNSUSPECTING HYBRID OWNER. SINCE OUR CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE WITHOUT THE REPAIR, IT FEELS LIKE FORD IS GROSSLY TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN SITUATIONS SUCH AS THESE TO UNFAIRLY GOUGE THEIR CUSTOMERS. PART # 7M6Z2C286B. *TR
Power train, Jan 2, 2010
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2006 FORD ESCAPE, ON CHRISTMAS EVE, IT BEGAN RUNNING EXTREMELY ROUGH WITH BANGING, CLANKING AND GRINDING NOISES, BUCKING, AND JUMPING, WITH AN APPARENT ODOR OF GEAR FLUID ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE., AND THE ON DASH BOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM DIDN'T REPORT ANY PROBLEMS, WHEN CHECKED. WE DROVE IT HOME AND THEN TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACE, WHERE THEY TOOK THE TRANSMISSION APART . THE TRANSFER CASE WAS FILLED WITH METAL SHAVINGS AND THE GEARS WERE COMPLETELY STRIPPED. THE TORQUE CONVERTER IS BAD AND ALSO HAS TO BE REPLACED. WE WERE INFORMED THAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR THE ESCAPE TO BE DRIVEN ANY LONGER IN THIS CONDITION, AND PARTS WERE ACTUALLY BANGING INTO ONE ANOTHER AND COULD HAVE FALLEN ONTO THE GROUND. WE ARE HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED, AND A USED TRANSFER CASE IN GOOD CONDITION IS BEING INSTALLED IN IT. THIS VEHICLE IS CALLED AN ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE, BUT THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM HAS NEVER BEEN ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN USED TO TOW ANYTHING, AND HAS JUST 51,287 MILES ON IT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 9, 2009
BRAKE SYSTEM ON 2006 FORD HYBRID ESCAPE. REPLACED BRAKES AT REPUTABLE SHOP NEAR HOME 11/17/09 AS ABS LIGHT WAS ON AND 55,000 MILES ON CAR. SHOP INFORMED ME ABS LIGHT STILL ON SO THEY PUT CAR ON COMPUTER AND FOUND IT TO BE THE SENSOR ON THE BRAKE AXLE. THEY UNFORTUNATELY COULD NOT HELP ME AS FORD DOES NOT ALLOW ACCESS TO NECESSARY COMPONENTS TO FIX SYSTEM UNTIL CAR IS 5 YRS.OLD AND WAS TOLD THEY TRIED TO PUT A NEW STATIC RING ON AND IT MIGHT WORK. IF LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN TAKE TO DEALER. 2 WKS LATER ABS LIGHT ON AS WELL AS RED BRAKE LIGHT SO TOOK CAR TO WILLOWBROOK FORD DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THE PART TO REPLACE IS $4300 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS SEEMS CRIMINAL FOR A PART TO COST THAT MUCH AS THE CAR IS ONLY A 2006. I HAVEN'T EVEN FINISHED PAYING FOR THE CAR. THEY TOLD ME I SHOULD OF GOTTEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND I TOLD THEM THEY SHOULD MAKE A BETTER PRODUCT. I EXPECT A NEW CAR TO LAST LONGER THAN 3 YRS. AS IT STANDS TODAY THEY ARE TRYING TO DISCONNECT THE ABS SYSTEM BUT I AM NOT SURE OF THE SAFETY OF THE CAR. IF THEY CANNOT DO THAT I WILL BE FORCED TO PAY THE PRICE FOR THIS OUTRAGEOUS PART. ARE THERE ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID? *TR
Visibility, Dec 8, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING THE REAR WINDOW HAD SUDDENLY SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 83900. UPDATED 1/14/10 *CN UPDATED 01/15/10.*JB
Visibility, Dec 8, 2009
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY @ 60MPH, 30 DEGREES OUTSIDE, REAR WINDOW DEFROST ON, REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. *TR
Visibility, Dec 2, 2009
31 DEGREES DRIVING 5 MPH.. I HAD A 45 MIN COMMUTE TO WORK HAD THE DEFROST ON WHEN I LEFT HOME.. GOT TO WORK AND MY REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING IN THE PARKING LOT. NO OTHER MOVING VEHICLES AROUND AND SMOOTH WELL MAINTAINED PARKING LOT. THE GLASS WENT IN BILLIONS OF PIECES OUTSIDE ON THE GROUND FOR ABOUT 10 FEET BACK AND INSIDE ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT SEATS OF THE CAR. *TR
Power train, Nov 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHE STARTED THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE BEYOND 50 MPH. SHE WAS ABLE TO SAFELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. A MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND THE DEALER COULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 84,000.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2009
AT ABOUT 45,000 MILES MY GAS PEDAL STARTED LOCKING UP WHEN I TRY TO PRESS IT DOWN. IT APPEARS THAT IT HAPPENS MORE WHEN IT IS COLD OR THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING. *TR
Steering, Nov 6, 2009
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSED AS "POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE" AND REPLACED PART. LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LATER, POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. VEHICLE AGAIN WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AND DIAGNOSED AS "POWER STEERING PUMP WIRING HARNESS MELTED" POWER STEERING WIRING HARNESS PART IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE AND PART IS BEING MANUFACTURED 3 WEEKS AFTER INCIDENT. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 6, 2009
CATASTROPIC FAILURE OF THE BRAKES. *TR
Visibility, Oct 30, 2009
REAR WINDOW "EXPLODES" FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE WAS PARKED, NO ONE INSIDE - REAR DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON PRIOR TO SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF. *TR