2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 178 |
| 2006 | 219 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 442 |
| 2009 | 152 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2020 | 281 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
26% of complaints: service brakes — 57 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130819
20% of complaints: engine — 43 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED (55MPH), ENTIRE POWERTRAIN (GAS ENGINE AND HYBRID MOTOR) COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITH NO WARNING LEADING TO AN ABRUPT LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120825
SEE ATTACHED REPAIR INVOICE # 68143 DATED 01/04/2018. LANDMARK FORD TUALATIN, OR 97281 DEFECTIVE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COOLING FANS & DEFECTIVE THROTTLE BODY ASSY PAID INVOICE AMT $2208.95. *JS
NHTSA ODI report, 20180112
TL* 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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180112
16% of complaints: electrical system — 36 distinct reports on file.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20090805
12% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 27 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE AND DAMAGE TO CAR. WE HAVE TAKEN OUR VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TWICE IN PAST YEAR TO FIND OUT WHY OUR BRAKES "CATCH" CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSS OF BRAKING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100604
11% of complaints: steering — 24 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
Pedestrian alert sounds
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (57 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (43 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.