2006 Ford Escape Electrical System Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle stalls while running and shakes while stopped/idles.
ODI 11218118
Electrical System
The problem that we are having has to do with the car just shutting off and losing power, mainly on the interstate. We started having the problem back in june of 17 when my wife broke down in fayetteville nc on her way to south carolina and had it towed to the nearest aaa service center. They couldn't find anything wrong but said she need a new battery. Fast forward to may 6 2018, not quite 11 months since the first…
ODI 11092360
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
1) accelerator pedal sticks in an upward position cannot push down to accelerate as if it is frozen. After about a half hour pushing with my foot it will releases. When stopped the pedal stick again but will release but vehicle goes in a jerking motion because it is trying to stick again this happens upon being parked or driving in the city or country it happens whenever i need to accelerate. It has started doing…
ODI 11045298
Electrical System · Service Brakes
Vehicle was being driven and without warning when brakes were applied the pedal went all the way to the floor. The abs light then came on. My child was being transported in the car and an accident almost occurred. Towed car to mechanic and discovered this has happened to a lot of people, yet when i checked there was no active recall on this item. Shop says it needs a new ford oem abs module assembly 3f2z2c219ab. *tt…
ODI 11031554
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Driving down a street in my neighborhood when the brakes failed. In previous occurrences i was told that the calipers froze up and that the brakes would make a grinding noise. Also the computer system on the vehicle would never record the proper amount of fuel in the tank or at times engage the brakes. I am not a professional but i know this vehicle did have issues. The vehicle was in motion on a city street and…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10919869
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On several occasions after getting off the highway onto an exit ramp my vehicle has died with no check engine lights, it also shuts down when making a hard turn at slower speeds. I have had issues with the accelerator sticking when it is cold outside (several times having to manually shut off engine and coast to a stop in snow). I have currently started experiencing a #3 misfire and am currently waiting for parts to…
ODI 10816247
Electrical System · Power Train
Without warning transmission completely fails. No indication of problems, just dropped the transmission on the way to work. Thank goodness there was no traffic behind us or we were in an intersection. Just completely stopped pulling while traveling down the road at 45 mph. Transmission rebuilt. Since then and still currently the charging light stays on constantly. Has been in the automotive repair shop for a month…
ODI 10850625
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving at 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and "stop safely now" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a faulty wire harness inside the high voltage battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10730692
Electrical System · Hybrid Propulsion System · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the stop safely now warning message displayed after driving the vehicle for approximately 30-45 minutes. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery pack fan kit and the traction auxiliary mode actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10723672
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
This has happened 3 times now, 2 in southern california on the freeway at night. Hybrid vehicle has recall problems which makes vehicle stop running. Had it fixed, paid out of my own pocket in southern california and thought problem was fixed. Something to do with battery. Then on friday, dec. 12, it happened again as i was driving home from college, the vehicle stopped suddenly. I couldn't pull over, it won't…
ODI 10668123
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the interior lights illuminated and the horn activated independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10713085
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
After starting the vehicle it has to be warmer up for about 30 minutes or more, in order for the gas pedal to press down so the vehicle will move. The gas pedal will not move at all. It has to be warmed up in the summer months and well as the winter months in order for the vehicle to move. The gas pedal is so hard to press that it like trying to press your foot through a brick wall. It does this even when at a stand…
ODI 10564351
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
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
ODI 10546620
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
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…
ODI 10550511
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
On feb 14th, 2013, on my way to work, my car radio went complete dead...then as i was approaching an intersection, my car 'surged' like it was going "on & off". I prayed to get to get out of harms way enough to pull my car over, as soon as i did, all the lights started flashing and there was a constant 'clicking sound'. I called a town truck and had my car towed to my car repair place. Turns out i needed an new…
ODI 10502080
Electrical System · Engine
Wife was driving her 2003 ford escape 2.3l xls (fwd, 5-spd manual) at 65mph, practically coasting down a hill. 26 minutes after engine start she heard a loud bang and subsequent popping sounds. This was followed immediately by severe power loss from the engine. She drove it to the next best off-ramp, an additional 2 miles. When she got off the freeway she says she had to rev it up quite a bit to make an intersection…
ODI 10484858
Electrical System
I drove my car around the corner to a friend's house. I started to smell something burning. I pulled into my friend's driveway and stopped, but the car was still running and i saw smoke coming from under the floor area and dash of the car. Smoke filled up the inside of the car. I turned off the car and opened all the doors. Had i not turned it off, it would have caught on fire as it was smoking really bad and…
Fire reported
ODI 10467661
Door · Electrical System
I have a 2006 ford escape. My car alarm started going off on it's own for a few days. Then the car "ajar door" light came on while i was driving from a doctors appointment. So i took the car into a ford dealership to get the problem inspected. I was told that there was a right rear door fault. So i asked him to explain. The tech said that ford had redesigned the rear door latch and that it requires a new cable which…
ODI 10461420
Electrical System
2 alternators in less than one year. Tired of being left stranded with 3 kids in the car!! And its a lot of $$$$$$$$. *tr
ODI 10464782
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph the gauge began to fluctuate erratically. The abs and battery light illuminated on the instrument panel and the windows could not be opened or closed. The door locks also would not engage. The failures would occur at the same time and also independently. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…
ODI 10395596
Electrical System
I was driving from work to the bank to make the daily deposits, when i pulled into a parking space in the bank parking lot i noticed a lot of smoke coming out from under my hood, i immediately got the outside security guard to come take a look and when he raised the hood my car was on fire. If you are standing in front of the car looking in it would be the left side, he immediately called the fire department who…
Fire reported
ODI 10368333
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately between 25-35 mph on normal conditions; the brake warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In an attempt to apply pressure to the brake pedal there was a grinding noise followed by a low power response. The warning indicator light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off and the four wheel drive light illuminated…
ODI 10281103
Electrical System
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
ODI 10300056
Electrical System
At less than 28000 miles, the 06 ford escape limited produced a sharp, short scraping noise at the first turn of the starter. It mostly does it on the first start, but not always. Took it to jones west ford in reno and their comment was "all escapes do that". I'm retired, and will be driving this machine for a long time. I'd like it to be dependable. The sound isn't "normal" for any car. The dealership should have…
ODI 10242363
Electrical System
Pulling into a parking lot with my 2 year old granddaughter and daughter when my car stalled. Thinking quick, i put the car into neutral so i could steer and restart.my car has been in the garage 4 times and a $1000.00 of work put into it to try and fix the problem, to this day it still stalls!!!!!! No one knows what's wrong with it!!!!! *tr
ODI 10596392