2006 Ford Escape Power Train Problems
- 52
- 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.
What owners report
- approximate failure · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- without warning · 8 records
- needed replaced · 8 records
- repaired notified · 7 records
- notified failure · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Had a winter spell that brought about 6 inches of snow. When i left for work i got stuck at a stop sign and found myself unable to go forward or backwards. I therefore employed standard winter driving tactics slowly changing back and forth from reverse to drive in a rocking motion to get the vehicle unstuck. After freeing the vehicle i then proceeded to drive towards my work but the vehicle wouldn't stay in gear.…
ODI 11302405
Power Train
Well, my vehicle has been maintained and up kept since day one, and before that my mother. The shifting solenoids are starting to go, which means the tyranny will eventually go. It searches to find gears and has never been beat on. This is quite a nuisance, constantly pulling over and starting it up again just to shift. Never has been low on fluids either. The main problem with the escapes is the transmission and…
ODI 11186165
Body · Power Train
Similar to earlier models 2001-2004/5. Took the car in to be checked out for cross country trip and daughter was told the sub-frame supporting the engine was rusted and car was unsafe to drive.
ODI 11063015
Power Train
Tsb 07-5-6 torque converter and solenoid failed at 96000 miles and had to be replaced.happened existing the freeway and stalled in traffic
ODI 11052403
Power Train
After driving my 2006 ford escape on the freeway reaching speed over 60 miles per hour it will stall. Starts up and when placed in gear to drive it stalls and shuts off.
ODI 11063417
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts, but would stall after it was placed into gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coils failed and were not getting signals from the power train control module. The pcm coil and plugs needed to be replaced.…
ODI 10895176
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to a parking lot. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a transmission valve failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10869982
Power Train
While driving my vehicle it went into overdrive without me accelerating. This often occurred whether my foot was lightly pressed on the (foot) pedal or off the pedal. The vehicle lost its ability to forward drive, whereby i had to allow the car to glide of to the should of the road. When the vehicle was finally off the road i would experience difficulty shifting the gears - sticking as i tried to put it in gear. It…
ODI 10854927
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning and stalled. The contact experienced the same failures listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v606000 (power train), but the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10852139
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
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Driving down the freeway and my vehicle shuts off without warning. There is a loud knocking and shuttering noise like my whole engine is going to drop onto the freeway. I get to the shoulder and put it in park. As i try to start the vehicle again the engine/motor starts shaking yet again with a loud knocking noise and wont turn over. I had to get my car towed. My children were extremely scared and being on the…
ODI 10809117
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
I bought the vehicle on september 4,2015 all these problem started 1 month after. Manuel transmission gets to rough at times when being shifted into 1st gear and reverse gets stuck and hard to shift, might be part of the recall no# 15s28 the engine oil seems to use 1qt a week, recently had a changed oil but continues to use the same every week, mileage is at 132467. The air bag for passenger light continues to light…
ODI 10783870
Power Train
I am one of many who have had their transmission go out on their 2006 ford escape - i was driving home with my son - stopped at red light - light turned green and vehicle would not move - had to call tow truck http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/escape/2006/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml
ODI 10910759
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The service engine light came on plus the wrench light. The vehicle told me to pull over safely. It would not go over 20 miles per hour. I had it towed to the ford dealership and was told it was the throttle body. I did research online where other escapes were having the same issue. The north carolina consumers council stated this online- "we have been informed that ford has issued an extended warranty for defective…
ODI 10678587
Power Train
My wife was on her way to work when the vehicle started to slow and stutter. When she got to work she wasn't able to shift from drive to reverse without the vehicle cutting off. While on the interstate the vehicle almost shut down but according to her slowed way down. After work she had to cruise through all the stop signs and stop lights for fear the vehicle would stop. She made it home and that was it. I couldn't…
ODI 10662965
Power Train
The transmission in my 2006 ford escape went out on me while i was driving. Upon on having a mechanic tear it apart, it was found that a bearing and the clutch went out in it. The same mechanic, before working on my transmission, did research and found that many other escape owners had the same problem and that ford has not issued a recall know wing that there is a problem. The mechanic found that there should be a…
ODI 10918923
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the overdrive warning light and the emissions warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the o2 sensor needed to be repaired and the transmission fluid needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
ODI 10654948
Power Train
We purchased a 2006 ford escape for our daughter that is in college. The vehicle only had around 92,000 miles on it when we purchased. Upon braking, the vehicle will shudder and cut off. She is able to put it in park, restart the vehicle and continue on. There is no rhyme or reason behind when this occurs. She lives in an extremely busy area and this is very dangerous for her. My husband and i have driven the…
ODI 10661903
Power Train
The vehicle slipped in to the neutral position but was still in drive and trans doesn't engage correctly. *tr
ODI 10643447
Power Train
Driving in routine traffic when the car appeared to shift to overdrive then lost all forward drive. After about two minutes, the transmission tried to engage, and then lost all drive again all recommended service had been completed and the vehicle gave no early indication of failure. We contacted ford who said they had no recalls and the vehicle was out of warranty. Comments by the driver of the towing service…
ODI 10638156
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the transmission seized and the overdrive warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
ODI 10628022
Power Train
Pushed on accelerator and rpm came up but speed didn't...was told there was a recall on the ford escape transmissions.. *tr
ODI 10615200
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there were no warning indicators illuminated when the failure occurred. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. However, after test driving the vehicle the…
ODI 10615119
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph in overdrive, the transmission slipped. The contact was able to remove the transmission from overdrive and proceed in drive normally. The failure recurred when the vehicle wa engaged in drive or overdrive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the transmission would require extensive repairs. The…
ODI 10568562
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