2006 Ford Escape Steering Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contacted stated while driving at 35 mph there was an abnormal noise when the steering wheel was turned. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.
ODI 11302227
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
On my 2006 ford escape i almost died on highway because the subframe on passenger side of the ford broke. Upon looking up information i noticed that their was a recall for ford escapes 00 _04 but that escape is the same frame and structure. I never owned a car that the frame was suppose to brake like that. I hope nobody ever gets hurt but this.problem should be addresses because that car is very popular.
ODI 11110376
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the powering steering made an abnormal noise without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10821214
Body · Steering · Suspension
Right rear wheel housing completely gone. First indication of any issue was when shock no longer properly supports. Rust and total de-lamination of metal housing supporting shock. Fear of shock punching through - into cargo hold in the area of the jack storage.
ODI 10763978
Steering
On july 24, 2015 my wife and 2 kids, 6 and 2 years old were almost killed when the powered steering system failed, the car was impossible to control and hit the curve going over the sidewalk. My 6 year old got a bruise on his head from hitting the window and a walking pedestrian almost got killed. If my wife was going a little faster, we would be dealing with a murder by negligence case. The power steering in this…
1 injury
ODI 10764148
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
After traveling for approximately 1 mile at 35 mph, the engine suddenly shut off. Upon safely stopping the vehicle in a parking lot. The engine re-started with no issues. Drove the vehicle for approximately another mile at 35 mph when it shut off again. Re-started with no issues. Have not driven the vehicle since then. No fault codes were generated & no apparent problems have been detected.
ODI 10724325
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
On 12/23/14, vehicle cut out after backing out of parking to enter moving traffic on highway. The second time it cut out,12/24/14, the vehicle was being driven down the roadway. That time, the vehicle sputtered, sounded like a winded horse, running on three legs. My car was always well maintained, including oil changes every 3,000 miles, transmission flushes every year, fuel injection cleaning every other year. With…
ODI 10669472
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph during inclement weather, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test and the mechanic stated that the electric power assist was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage…
ODI 10555747
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a noise while driving and turning at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for inspection who located the failure at the steering wheel universal shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made ware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10550937
Steering
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
ODI 10316439
Parking Brake · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
Since i have had this ford escape 2006 i have it has been in the shop for brakes tire pressure light steering pumps broken and the most in two months i had two accidents because brakes will stop and then release. I keep up on the maintenance which requires brakes check my complaints and after the first they accident in march we asked ford to check brakes the said it was fine less than a month later another accident…
Crash reported
ODI 10226056
Steering
Significant vibration felt at steering wheel when driving at highway speeds. Enough vibration felt to cause fatigue to the operator's forearms/hands - most unpleasant when driving 100+ miles. *jb
ODI 10161329