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2006 Ford Escape repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (16%)
Suspension and Steering (23%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 208 repairs.
2006 Ford Escape repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 176 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Ford Escape
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| Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014114000 miUS $335 | Stabilizer replaced | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201178000 miUS $2400 | Torque converter died, caused overpressure which killed the transmission. Had to totally rebuild transmission. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201464000 miUS $700 | Batt lamp came on and alternator failed and was replaced | ||
| Jan 2015US $1100 | exhaust leak noise under hood oil leak at front of engine | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Jan 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 200817000 mi | Warranty Work. Defective Turn Signal Sensor Replacement. High Beams switched on when using right turn signal with lights on. Ford Dealer Repair Manager friendly but took twice to correct the problem. Now repaired. | ||
| Feb 200921000 mi | Right turn signal caused high beams to turn on. Warranty repair replaced faulty turn sensor. | ||
| Jan 201359000 mi | The driver side socket for the low beam head lights shorted, which required replacement of socket connector. Used aftermarket part and 30 minutes time to splice now socket in place. | ||
| Aug 201363000 miUS $3700 | Transmission replacement. Shift into drive still feels like neutral | ||
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States - Aug 2010 | |||
| Aug 2010106000 miUS $103 | Changed Battery. Battery would not hold Charge. | ||
| Ford Escape in South Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016US $35 | Replaced ignition coil | ||
| Apr 2017218000 miUS $40 | Rear cylinder bank secondary O2 sensor | ||
| Jun 2017223000 miUS $450 | Tie rod ends replaced, requiring an alignment | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Feb 2014 - Apr 2024 | |||
| Nov 2017125000 miUS $500 | Engine was having problems when going from 40 to 70 mph, and would stutter. Spark plugs were replaced around 100K by the dealer and noticed a rougher idle after the job. Found out it was a ignition coil problem on the 2nd cylinder. Replaced by a different shop who diagnosed the problem. | ||
| Mar 2018161000 miUS $250 | Replacing front rotors and pads, as well as brake shoes in the back for the first time. Doing oil change as well. Need to replace shocks, tie rods, some other suspension pieces next. Begin to be worn. Also need to replace front 2 tires due to extensive wear. | ||
| Feb 2024165 miUS $160 | Replaced pads and rotors and regular maintenance items. | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jan 201181000 mi | Realized cruise control didn't work, dealer ordered a relay. | ||
| Feb 201182000 mi | The dealership replaced the relay for the cruise and that didn't fix the issue... now they say it's some kind of switch so they ordered that part... I'm on my 4th time back to the dealership for them to fix this... NOT HAPPY WITH THEM! | ||
| Mar 201183000 mi | Problem is not the switch. Now saying it's the wiring..just now offering me a loaner however I need to pick the loaner up during the week since the loaner people aren't there on sat | ||
| Apr 201184000 mi | Finally fixed cruise...only prob is the amber light when you 1st turn the cruise on isn't working but the green light when the cruse is engaged does work...guess will live with it since it does work just not as it should. | ||
| Ford Escape in Hawaii, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 201094000 miUS $100 | DPFE sensor replaced. | ||
| Feb 201196000 miUS $17 | Engine missing at around 45 mph but check engine light not turning on. Changed Coil On Plug on #5 cylinder. Problem fixed. | ||
| Dec 2015136000 miUS $3100 | 2nd gear stopped working. Needed to have transmission rebuilt. | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States Jun 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201068800 miUS $1008 | While driving to Arizona my AC compressor failed in Kansas. | ||
| Dec 201078000 mi | Worn bushing and bad seal on driver side front axle / transmission interface. | ||
| Jul 201183000 miUS $220 | ABS and AWD Warning lights came on. Diagnostics found bad Rt Frt Speed Sensor and cracked ABS Ring. I replaced the sensor myself, I paid a shop to replace the ABS Ring on the Frt Rt Half Shaft. Right Frt ABS Ring cracked and ABS sensor failed. Replaced sensor myself ($67.00 for the part). Took car to shop to have ABS ring replaced. 147.00 total includes hub nut and new ABS ring, taxes, labor. | ||
| Mar 201296000 miUS $92 | Replaced worn sway bar end links to clear clunking noise in front suspension | ||
| Aug 2014117700 miUS $600 | Installed new KYB Quick Struts and KYB shocks on rear of vehicle | ||
| Ford Escape in Maryland, United States Jun 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201068000 miUS $50 | Loose radio wire. | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 2012US $600 | Sway bar was replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Sep 2014158720 miC $15 | ABS Tone ring rusted open. Bought a new ring and replaced. Cost of new ring under $12. | ||
| Dec 2014158720 miC $20 | IAC clogged resulting in rough idle. Cleaned and replaced gasket. | ||
| Jan 2015C $20 | Other ABS Tone ring in the front cracked from rust. Had to repair | ||
| Mar 2015162440 miC $50 | Front brake hoses cracked on both sides. Replaced both hoses in the front. Back hoses look fine. | ||
| Jul 2015168200 miC $200 | Ball joint worn on passenger side. Heard clunking noise anytime there was rough pavement. Replaced entire control arm with ball joints on both sides as this was cheaper than just the ball joints. Also replaced both stabilizer links. | ||
| Dec 2015175460 miC $30 | Oil sending unit faulty, engine oil light would come on sporadically. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 2017202120 miC $30 | PCV valve replaced | ||
| Feb 2018210800 miC $50 | Vehicle was pulling up a code. Faulty fuel sensor. Replaced. Code reset and no re-occurrence of codes. | ||
| Ford Escape in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Aug 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 201146500 miC $2000 | Suspension repairs were required in order to pass safety inspection. The safety inspection had to be passed in order to transfer the vehicle's registration to my name (I just bought it as a used vehicle through a private sale.) | ||
| Mar 201248360 miC $450 | Brake calipers were seized on front left wheel. Calipers, pads, rotors and flex hoses were replaced on both front wheels. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada Apr 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 201032240 miC $700 | Worn ball joints, after 50000 kms | ||
| Jul 201032860 miC $10 | Decided to get second opinion (dealer gave first one) Had Mechanic check ball joints on hoist, he said and I concurred, no indication my car needed repair, he was not aware of dealers notice. My charge : $10.00 | ||
| Jul 201245260 miC $1200 | rattle, brakes service, parking break cable snapped drive shaft U joint, rear axle seals and gasket | ||
| Aug 201245260 miC $740 | Battery not charging, replaced charging system | ||
| Aug 201353320 miC $350 | front wheel bearings | ||
| Nov 201354560 miC $210 | Rear tailgate window and rear tailgate gasket | ||
| Mar 201455800 miC $1000 | Lower Control arm? realignment part of repair. | ||
| Jun 201457040 miC $45 | Noticed water on driver side floor (a lot) found more on both passenger side and rear floors.Tailgate gaskets were in poor shape, so replaced them first. This is a work in progress. Floor carpet removed and dried, leak test scheduled. Door gaskets may have to be replaced. Trying to trace water leaks by rust patterns on back of carpet. may have to replace door or body gaskets if indicated. No detailed info available online Floor mats soaked (both sides) more on drivers side. Unplugged drain holes flushed, removed floormat dried, sanded and primed considerable rust no perforations. | ||
| Jul 201458280 miC $78 | Sunroof drain ports clogged, cleared flushed also front below windshield drain system cleared. Leaks stopped | ||
| Dec 201460760 miC $1350 | Cruise control switching off after 2, 5, 10, minutes running time (intermittent) Right hand tie rod end loose. | ||
| Ford Escape in Maine, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Dec 200718000 mi | front windshield washer fluid dumping on ground due to broken hose under passenger front wheel well. | ||
| Feb 200818000 mi | Driver's side window very loud squeak. | ||
| Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201191000 miUS $145 | Wiper fluid was not squirting. Dealer flushed out the system. | ||
| May 2018151000 miUS $475 | Both front brake calipers sticking and required replacement. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200956420 miC $650 | Alternator failed. needed to be replaced. it killed the battery in the process | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201141000 miUS $810 | Alternator failed, required replacement. High cost is attributable to labor. Drivetrain requires removal for access to alternator. Alternator replaced. Required 4+ hours of labor, as the front axle needed to be removed to get access to the alternator. | ||
| Aug 201143300 miUS $340 | ABS Warning Light illuminates, with intermittent flashing of the 4WD indicator. Research indicates likely cause is cracked ABS Tone Ring. (Apparently common problem) Bring to mechanic to replace Left Front ABS Tone Ring (was cracked). | ||
| Sep 201569000 miUS $400 | Replace cracked ABS Tone Ring | ||
| Dec 201784000 miUS $460 | Noticed whirring sound coming from under the hood. The pulsing whirring sound was proportional to wheel speed. Brought to shop. Replaced RF wheel bearing and hub. | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2009 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Oct 200935784 mi | Purchased car. Previous owner noted only items that needed repair were the rear window wiper motor replaced and battery needed replacing. | ||
| Jan 201457700 miUS $18 | ABS tone ring cracked - very common problem. Known weak design. Ford also decided to use 9mm hex bolts for the caliper - which is a very odd size. I would love to know why this size was chosen. | ||
| Apr 201597200 miUS $100 | Repaired rusted through rear quarter panels so typical on Ford Escapes. Disappointed in Ford's corrosion protection. | ||
| Oct 201598200 miUS $75 | Passenger rear wheel well started making noise. Removed inside panels and found excessive rusted thru panel. Holes thru floor - can see tire from inside of car. Research shows this is a common problem. Dealer charges over 2k to repair. | ||
| Ford Escape in Georgia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Aug 2014149300 miUS $160 | Bad ignition coil | ||
| Jan 2015136200 miUS $2500 | Gears two and four became unusable. | ||
| Mar 2015162000 miUS $600 | Cruise control stopped working. Dash light would come on, it thought it engaged cruise control, but it wouldn't maintain speed. | ||
| Jan 2017162200 miUS $160 | Bad #3 coil pack | ||
| Apr 2017198000 miUS $50 | Bad #4 coil pack | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201061000 miUS $20 | ABS light came on as well as the 4wd light would intermittently flash and also sometimes the abs would activate at a lower speed. After visual inspection found that the tone ring was cracked on the left front. Replaced with new tone ring. | ||
| Jan 201287000 miUS $80 | Had a clunking coming from the front end area. Noted the most likely diagnosis was the stabilizer bar links as these fail frequently. Replaced with moog aftermarket links that can be lubricated. | ||
| Mar 201289000 miUS $10 | Had a light out in the dash. Removed and replaced all lights in the dash. | ||
| Feb 2014112000 miUS $82 | I was getting a rattling noise when going over bumps in the front left. The shop replaced the tie rod end on that side and the rattling is gone. | ||
| Oct 2014124000 miUS $20 | Driving down the road the abs and 4wheel drive lights came on and I new that the problem was a tone ring cracked because a couple of years earlier I had the same problem. This time it was on the opposite side of the previous one. | ||
| Feb 2015129000 miUS $400 | The left front wheel bearing was worn out and replaced. When the shop was doing the alignment they blew the left front brake line so that was replaced. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 200820000 mi | Window mechanism was loose, needed new parts. Replaced rear wiper arm. | ||
| May 200820000 miUS $30 | Rear hatch noise. Hatch removed and reinstalled. | ||
| Jul 201039500 miUS $200 | Transfer case was replaced | ||
| Mar 201256000 miUS $700 | Differential seals replaced | ||
| May 201258000 miUS $700 | Bad wheel bearing and tie rod ends also replaced control arms Expansion bottle on radiator split | ||
| Sep 201263000 miUS $300 | A ring ABS sensing ring replaced | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Escape in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201090000 miUS $5 | Gas pedal sticks sometimes causing undesired operation. Pedal hinge points inside cabin were lubricated, no help. Later found Throttle Body valve coked up with grime, causing valve to bind within T/B bore. Cleaned T/B & valve, Ops normal. | ||
| May 2011111000 miUS $33 | When gear selector in Reverse, back-up lights flicker, operation is intermittent. This is regardless of vehicle position or motion. Troubleshot & found Reversing Lamp Switch faulty, resistance check out of limits. New switch ops check good. | ||
| Nov 2012161200 mi | 161,487 MILES. CYL#3 BLEW SPARK PLUG. CHT SENSOR CONNECTOR RIPPED OFF AT BOTH WIRES. SPARK PLUG & IGNITION COIL PACK BOTH DESTROYED. CYL#3 SPARK PLUG BORE THREADS COMPLETELY STRIPPED. REQ'S NEW CYL HEAD OR ENGINE. NHTSA ODI NUMBER 10484858. | ||
| Mar 2013162000 miUS $550 | Repaired spark plug bore with insert, ignition coil pack, sensor, wires. | ||
| Jun 2017194600 miUS $50 | Front Left Window Regulator Died, plastic cable guides mounted to the motor failed and allowed pulley cables to tangle and seize motor. New assy required. | ||
| Jul 2017196322 miUS $750 | Getting off the freeway, I stepped on the clutch as I was slowing down so that I could down-shift. I quickly realized that the shifter was stuck in 5th. I pumped the clutch to see if that would help, but it didn't. Halfway down the Off Ramp I gave the shifter a firm tug and managed to get it into Neutral. When I tried to put it into 1st gear, no go, I was then stuck in Neutral, no other gear would engage. Had the shop treat the issue with a new Clutch Kit. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 200718700 mi | Warranty power steering hose replacement for leaking hose at 5,000 mi.. Dealer had trouble getting part and verifying the problem until a year later. | ||
| Jun 200824400 mi | Warranty motor mount replacement. | ||
| Jul 200825100 mi | Warranty dead battery replacement. | ||
| Nov 201035900 miUS $80 | Replaced both outer tie rod ends.The dust boots were deteriorated/crumbly.Ford rubber,it seems,to me,is of inferior quality.Hope the new rubber holds up. Overall the rubber I've replaced include tie rod ends,motor mount&windshield cowl. Replaced both outer tie rod ends.The dust boots were deteriorated/crumbly.Ford rubber,it seems,to me,is of inferior quality.Hope the new rubber holds up. Overall the rubber I've replaced include tie rod ends,motor mount&windshield cowl. | ||
| May 201678000 miUS $970 | Thermostat stuck open PCV hose leak | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Escape in California, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20078000 mi | Gas filler tube updated - couldn't use fast setting at pump. Rear suspension bushings replaced due to 'grunting' noises in rear. | ||
| Apr 200815000 mi | Air conditioner was intermittant and often did not blow cold. Driver side rear door making knocking noises. Latches now appear greased. | ||
| Feb 200923000 mi | Gas pedal felt 'sticky'. Throttle body assembly replaced. | ||
| Mar 201252000 miUS $248 | Seat belt stuck in receptacle. When removed, could not be re-inserted. Had to special order the part, so used passenger receptacle in meantime. | ||
| Jun 201699000 miUS $1600 | Would not upshift, and then would not engage and act like it was in neutral. Test showed low pressure. A part broke inside and damaged the transmission. Now it shifts better than new - no more 20mph 'kick' if the gas is let off. | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Dec 2013 - May 2019 | |||
| Mar 2014143000 miUS $180 | Transmission to axel seal leaking. Replaced with generic brand and it leaked again. Then replaced with Ford product and no leaks currently. | ||
| May 2014145000 miUS $172 | Oil leak from main seal. And Excessive oil burn. Oil leak was slowed using a synthetic oil with "Restore" oil added in. That helped slow oil burn, but not enough. | ||
| Jul 2015156200 miUS $460 | voltage regulator in alternator failed, sent to shop to remove/replace alternator. | ||
| Mar 2016160000 miUS $20 | Valve cover leaking oil into spark plug wells and onto exhaust. Replaced gaskets. | ||
| Sep 2017170000 miUS $500 | Replaced Wheel bearing and steering alignment after repair | ||
| Nov 2018178000 miUS $800 | Would not start. New battery, Oil Fuel system cleaning, spark plugs etc. | ||
| May 2019185000 miUS $120 | Vehicle would not start. Similar as last time. Dealer believes timing chain came off, not sure of damage. Cost to repair estimate for head replacement $1900 was more than vehicle worth, especially since engine was burning quart per 500 miles. Sent to salvage yard. | ||
| Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201151460 miC $250 | Grinding sound when I braked, abs light came on while driving on dry roads, I stopped driving till I took it to the repair shop & tone ring replaced | ||
| Ford Escape in North Carolina, United States May 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 2015130500 miUS $380 | Wire harness had rubbed on cylinder head causing a short, throwing multiple system errors. Hard to diagnose! | ||
| Jun 2016156000 miUS $90 | Needed to replace battery | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Ford Escape in Missouri, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015195000 miUS $596 | Left wheel hub replaced. Left tie rod also replaced after wear noticed. Realigned after repair. | ||
| Oct 2015198000 mi | Alternator Replaced in July. New alternator went bad so was replaced under warranty in October. | ||
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201682900 miUS $2250 | Transmission failure | ||
| Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201081000 miUS $200 | no working air conditioning...checked system, replaced freon | ||
| May 2012103000 mi | Catastrophic engine failure! One day engine started knocking-no warning lights/no low oil light. 2 mechanics assessed it, both said it was a bearing/rod failure. Waiting on price quote to replace engine, but mechanic can't find a used one! | ||
| Jun 2012103000 miUS $5300 | replaced engine that failed in May with a Jasper engine with a warranty | ||
| May 2013116700 mi | car will not turn over to start when warm; must wait 10-15 minutes after shutting off engine before it will start again. | ||
| Jun 2013119000 miUS $315 | related to previous problem where car failed to restart after shutoff only when warm; mechanic said it could be starter | ||
| Mar 2014133000 miUS $1000 | transfer case leaking and noisy, needed replacement | ||
| Nov 2014145000 miUS $2100 | ABS sensor light was intermittently on, was replaced wheel bearings worn, replaced | ||
| Jun 2018153000 miUS $900 | Car stalled while driving, then was able to restart. Did this occasionally over a few days. Turns out the coolant was almost empty, and engine would automatically shut off to avoid overheating. Shop replaced coolant and two belts. Previous regular service did not indicate coolant leakage, nor was any found leaking under car in driveway. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Dec 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015176000 miUS $1200 | TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED | ||
| Ford Escape in Maryland, United States Nov 2007 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201898000 miUS $840 | AWD and ABS lights blinking. ABS engaged when brakes applied until speeds over 25 MPH were reached. After 25 MPH speed, ABS didn't engage every time I applied the brakes. Also AWD system inoperative. All this due to cracked tone rings giving false speed signals to ABS and AWD computer. Replaced both left and right front axles due to cracked tone rings. | ||
| Ford Escape in Thailand Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201280600 mi | Needed to replace the tie-rods bushings | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Ford Escape in California, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201371000 miUS $446 | Ford is currently replacing a 12 pin,12" long cable in vehicle. Based solely on diagnostic error code and manual to reference repair. No effort to truly troubleshoot the possible root cause. If this does not fix the problem, they will guess. | ||
| Sep 2015101000 miUS $240 | Rear passenger door ajar intermittenly/frequently occuring. Diagnostic cost $240 (1 hr). Sensor + new cable cost estimate ~$720. Have not repaired yet. Problem getting more frequent. | ||
| Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201263000 miUS $400 | Wrench light on the dash was diagnosed as problem with the hybrid battery cooling system blend door motor. | ||
| Dec 201487000 miUS $300 | Broken ABS on the left front wheel. Cracked brake hoses on both front wheels | ||
| Ford Escape in Arizona, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015145793 miUS $30 | New waterpump New cv axle drivers side | ||
| Ford Escape in Illinois, United States Oct 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| May 2011162000 miUS $800 | New inner and outer Tie rods | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2013121000 miUS $30 | Replaced the blend door actuator for the HV battery HVAC system | ||
| Mar 2014133000 miUS $1018 | Tie rod end bearings worn. Replaced during safety inspection | ||
| Ford Escape in Maryland, United States Oct 2008 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Dec 2010106000 miUS $375 | The ABS light came on. A sensor "ring" was cracked. Dealer replaced. | ||
| Jun 2012142000 mi | Car died with "Pull Over Soon" message. High voltage coolant pump failed. Car died with "Pull Over Soon" message again. High voltage coolant pump was already replaced. Not sure what happened this time. Dealer thoroughly checked system, reset. | ||
| Jan 2014146700 miUS $1700 | The gas tank and fuel filler tube assembly were corroded and leaking fuel. New tank ($750) and tube assembly ($300) required. Plus labor. | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016123000 mi | ABS system, catastrophic failure, Hydraulic Control Unit is Bad!Repair will exceed the value of the car, Please if your an Escape Hybrid owner, Read on Internet "The Brakes that Broke the Bank" And sell your vehicle ASAP, | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Mar 2017 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Nov 2017150000 miUS $900 | Replaced transmission with used one from recycling yard Using oil, 1 quart per 100 miles. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201276000 miUS $50 | I was getting wrench light, Replaced blend door actuator that allows cooling air to get to battery, apperently a common issue, I hope this fixed it - was an intermintant light | ||
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| Ford Escape in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015182000 mi | Had a bad egr valve and/or sensor. Also had brake line issue, tie rods, rust on body. | ||
| Ford Escape in Michigan, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Apr 2016103700 miUS $50 | Both driver and passenger stabilizer bar links ends went bad. Had to replace both. | ||
| Jun 2016107000 miUS $275 | Replaced driver inner tie rod. | ||
| Sep 2016110000 miUS $160 | D&P side lower ball joints were bad. Replaced both including lower control arms. | ||
| Dec 2016116000 miUS $260 | Replaced passenger inner tie rod end. | ||
| Jan 2017118334 miUS $400 | Replaced front L and R Shock assembly including shocks, struts, top mounts, dust covers, and bushings. | ||
| Jul 2017123976 miUS $25 | Replaced sway bar bushings. Helped clunking but did not fix the front end noise | ||
| Apr 2018135000 miUS $40 | Replaced the drivers side stabilizer bar end link | ||
| Jul 2018139250 miUS $80 | Replaced Drivers side inner and outer tie rod ends due to rattling over bumps. This was the final suspension item to replace on the driver's side and although it seems to have helped the noise and the outer tie rod was very worn, the rattling is still present and myself and both my mechanics are unable to find the reason. | ||
| Dec 2018145000 miUS $80 | Had to replace both rear shock absorbers because the top mounts rusted away and broke. | ||
| Jun 2020162000 miUS $200 | Front pads rotors and lines. Right side line was damaged so I replaced both. Fluid flush as well. | ||
| Ford Escape in Ohio, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Aug 200964000 miUS $490 | Replace loose inner tie rods | ||
| Mar 201075000 miUS $150 | Replaced battery. Dead. | ||
| Apr 201076719 miUS $1183 | Replaced bad Master Cylinder. It was calling for ABS randomly. Blew out the "smart box" too. Technicians were baffled. "Never seen this before." In touch with Detroit. Car in shop for 10 days. | ||
| Jul 201082300 miUS $912 | Bad O-ring near A/C condenser. Had to remove entire front bumper to access. Also replaced front sway bar links. Machined all rotors. | ||
| Dec 201089000 miUS $687 | Replaced bearings on either end of front right axle: transmission to wheel. | ||
| Apr 201194000 miUS $362 | Left front bearing replaced. | ||
| Aug 201199000 miUS $300 | All four valve stems were replaced. Slow leaks all around. Dealer resealed tires and balanced. I paid for valves. | ||
| Jun 2013131000 miUS $1929 | ABS engaged while decelerating. The ABS ring was cracked. Replaced. Lots of rattling up front. I knew this was coming but had not attended to it yet. Right side lower control arm and left side inner tie rod. | ||
| Feb 2014141800 miUS $395 | My RPM's were nearly 3000 in subzero weather for the first 15 minutes of driving. I wanted to know if this was weather related, or was my transmission telling me it was about to have problems. RPM's remained high for twenty minutes during the subzero weather. Dealer said had to clean the "throttle body". Service manager told me we needed to "reprogram PCM." It was a software update. It cost me $150. I was not happy. Free on computers. It led to my digital display being inaccurate for the next 1000 miles. Service manager said engine battery failed test. It was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2014143500 miUS $216 | Two brake lines started leaking at the same time. Did not know I had no brakes at all until I was exiting the Interstate. Very interesting. | ||
| Jul 2014146000 miUS $625 | Front right pads, rotors, and calipers replaced. Unique to hybrid. Dealer said the Ford needed a new throttle box. Was willing to deduct the cleaning of the box from a previous fix from the replacement. | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States Dec 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 201142000 miUS $400 | Rear wheel bearing replaced. Also ended up having all four rotors replaced to get rid of shaking on stopping. ABS light on, 4X4 service needed light, replaced a sensor. | ||
| Aug 201142000 miUS $650 | New codes, same failure as previous, replaced primary battery cable Through code replaced transmission cooler pump. Through code replaced transmission cooler pump. New codes, same failure as previous, replaced primary battery cable. | ||
| Sep 201142000 miUS $400 | metal ring on drive boot had crack in it that was sending sensor bad read. Replaced ring. | ||
| Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Dec 200749000 miUS $81 | Navigation system tracked auto behind true location. TSB issued on nav, and recalibration resolved problem. | ||
| Mar 201173000 miUS $500 | Replaced U-joints. Replaced tie-rods. | ||
| Ford Escape in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| May 201065000 miUS $850 | inner tie rods both sides, also had another problem included in price above - check engine light was coming on - it was a problem with the fan for the battery (hybrid). check engine light was coming on - it was a problem with the fan for the battery (hybrid). | ||
| Ford Escape in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201248000 miUS $350 | CD player jammed. No way to unjam it. Purchased a refurb CD player to replace it. | ||
| Ford Escape in Iowa, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jul 201277300 miUS $320 | tire pressure sender inside of tire came loose and ruined the sensor. | ||
| Nov 201280100 miUS $850 | diagnose and replace electric motor coolant pump | ||
| Jan 201482300 miUS $295 | tonner ring cracked | ||
| Mar 201589000 miUS $980 | new front wheel bearings and new struts and shocks. Also had new brake pads on front wheels. | ||
| Ford Escape in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Nov 2013147900 miUS $600 | Check Engine light returned codes. Dealer replaced cooling pump for hybrid drive | ||
| Jan 2014149200 miUS $350 | Check engine light on. Dealer ran codes. Engine was not heating to operating temp soon enough. Replaced thermostat. | ||
| Ford Escape in Quebec, Canada Dec 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jan 201471600 miC $250 | Cabin heater electrical pump failed | ||
| Mar 201473160 miC $600 | Parking brake completly rusted. Rear brake rotor rusted and noisy | ||
| Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States Mar 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jul 201595000 miUS $711 | It was brought to a 3rd party who changed bearings which fixed the issue | ||
| Ford Escape in Arkansas, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015195000 miUS $15000 | the transmission went out now I havemore things messed up | ||
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See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
