Complaints
305
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:151,141 mi
Crash-related:2
#243 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:120,071 mi
Crash-related:1
#336 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:107,364 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 57 | 2 | — | 151,141 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 43 | 1 | — | 120,071 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | — | — | 107,364 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 27 | 1 | — | 68,446 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 24 | — | — | 98,698 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | — | — | 107,788 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | — | 107,896 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 111,485 mi | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 10 | — | — | 140,178 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 1 | 83,962 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 124,326 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 122,400 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 112,617 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
57
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
151,141
Engine Problems
43
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,071
Electrical Faults
36
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,364
Hydraulic Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,446
Steering Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,698
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,788
Transmission / Drivetrain
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,896
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,485
Hybrid Propulsion System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,178
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
83,962
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,326
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,400
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,617
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid has 305 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Top reported problems: Brakes (57 complaints, avg 151,141 mi); Engine Problems (43 complaints, avg 120,071 mi); Electrical Faults (36 complaints, avg 107,364 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 115,632 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid include 7 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Escape Hybrid reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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