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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10532405
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 89,000.
ODI 10532403
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. *tr
ODI 10525355
Power Train
I was driving home and without warning my 2006 ford escape lost momentum. The drivers behind me could not realize my car was stopping because i was still using my gas and not the brakes. Fortunately there was a center turning lane that i was able to use and avoid a rear end collision. I was able to coast into a gas station. Long night turned into a long week and a re-manufactured transmission for $3,220.70. My ford…
ODI 10512552
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission was not shifting correctly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr
ODI 10508286
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the torque converter was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10496824
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the over drive warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated the transmission would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10519343
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact attempted to shift gears however, the gear shifter failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60000. *tr
ODI 10555495
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission overdrive warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a transmission mechanic to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the transmission, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10515730
Power Train
Vehicle stalls when attempting to stop, causing loss of power to steering and brake systems. *tr
ODI 10477090
Power Train
I was driving on a residential street, doing 25 mph, when it felt like the transmission failed. I had it towed to aamco in renton washington where the transmission was replaced at a cost of $4270.50. It was the original transmission. On 2-10-2014. The transmission failed again and had to be replaced at the cost of $468.11. I have owned many cars over the years and most had well over 100k miles on them and i have…
ODI 10641296
Power Train
Ford escapes have a common problem with the tone ring cracking and activating the abs & 4wd sensor lights. Many dealers charge high prices to replace the entire axles. It can be repaired by simply replacing the tone ring itself. This problem has been ongoing for a while now and ford has done nothing to correct the problem other than have dealers continue to make money on an their engineering flaw. *tr
ODI 10450241
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The engine was still running, but the vehicle would no longer accelerate. The contact also stated that the overdrive light illuminated moments before the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be taken apart. The dealer…
ODI 10446093
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 75 mph, the accelerator pedal seized. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. Updated 12/23/13*lj the consumer stated the brake would work. However, the engine would idle at high speed. The consumer believed, the problem caused the transmission to fail. Updated 12/23/13
ODI 10551917
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated while driving at the speeds of 65 mph, without any warning the vehicle decreased in speed and would not accelerate. The contact was able to turn the vehicle on and off preventing the vehicle from repeating the failure. The failure occurred twice. The dealer was notified and stated that they have not heard of that type of failure. The vehicle failure was not…
ODI 10447724
Power Train
2006 ford escape limited o/d light began to flash while on interstate. Took exit ramp from interstate, suv came to stop at stop light, unable to drive forward after stop at red light. Escape had to be towed. Mechanic stated transmission failure-would need repair/rebuild. Ford needs to recall-$3000 repair at only 64,000 miles!! *tr
ODI 10424052
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Complaint of not being able to start the car in very cold weather/ gas pedal sticks intermittently although frequency of condition increases as temperatures decrease < 25f. Ford dealer diagnoses issue as a failed air bypass valve (part number: 3s6z-9f715-aa), replaced valve. Condition not cleared. Engine pedal sticks, engine rpm increases without driver input. Manual transmission only reason that driver was able to…
ODI 10561721
Power Train
About a month ago my 2006 ford escape started killing on me while i was driving at low speeds and at stop signs. Id put it in neutral, and it would start right up.. I took it to ford and they said it needed a new transmission. We changed all the sparkplugs (they needed changed) it ran great for about 2 months, then it started again. More frequently, and at all speeds. It's dangerous, especially going around curves…
ODI 10386614
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating momentarily. The contact attempted to pass another vehicle when the failure occurred. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10450589
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal on our 2006 ford escape locks up at random times, causing an inability to press on the gas pedal. The vehicle becomes instantly inoperable. The only way to get the pedal to unlock, is to get to the side of the road and turn the vehicle off and on a few times. The consequences of such actions are obviously dangerous to say the list. We have taken the car to the ford dealer and they found nothing wrong.…
ODI 10304739
Front · Power Train
Front wheel bearings failing. Called ford and they will not cover this under warranty. Bearings should last over 100,000 miles. Mine started to go bad at 58,000 (approx) miles. When bearings fail driver could lose front brakes and/or front wheels leading to a crash. I have over 35 years experience with automobiles and know what a failing wheel bearing sounds like. *tr
ODI 10284882
Power Train
The torque converter has failed due to driving my car on numerous long trips. Tsb 07-5-6 describes the exact problem and fix. It occurred twice and now the transmission must be removed and the torque converter replaced for $1800. My car is only 3 years old. *tr
ODI 10264474
Parking Brake · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My vehicle's emergency brake has never prevented my vehicle from moving forward under power. It doesn't hold on a hill. If you take your foot off the brake pedal after applying the emergency brake, the vehicle will lurch forward making a grating sound. Having the vehicle in park position on the gear shift is what holds the vehicle on a hill. I have had brakes checked at the dealer a number of times and they tell me…
ODI 10438508
Power Train · Suspension
I was pulling out of a parking space with the wheel turned to the left & heard a loud clunk like something fell from underneath my car, like my car literally was falling apart. I got out to check and my tires were okay, and nothing was hanging or leaking from the car. So i drove to my office which is about a mile away. I went to make a left turn into my office complex and i heard the clunking again. I parked and…
ODI 10236499
Air Conditioner · Power Train
Air conditioning went as well as replacement of ball bearing and pulley because they seized and just yesterday august 27,2008 the battery went. *tr
ODI 10240077