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2006 Ford Escape Air Bags Problems

10
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 10 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 6 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi6
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 6, 2016 · 93,000 miles

    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

  • October 3, 2015

    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

  • June 2, 2015 · 135,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the occupant sensor service kit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 8/28/15*cn…

    ODI 10724930

  • March 20, 2015 · 75,000 miles

    Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while parking at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the chest that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was then taken to a…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10713962

  • January 2, 2015 · 95,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine

    I own a 2006 ford escape xlt with 100,000 miles. 90% highway miles, well maintained with dealer or independent mechanic. Have all paper work. "my biggest worry is the stalling for no reason and an accident happening and this should be a recall issue". Jan. 2015 i had a intake and valve oil leak that was fixed 3 times, jan, feb and march. When i took it to the dealer in march, i mentioned that my vehicle had stalled…

    ODI 10715040

  • May 6, 2013

    Air Bags

    2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to non-deployment of air bags, during accident. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle rolled over several times. He was seriously injured and his wife was killed. *jb updated 07/27/15. *jb updated 03/11/15.*jb updated 08/23/2017*ct

    Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death

    ODI 10604243

  • February 28, 2012 · 62,816 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts

    In 2011, i purchased my used 2006 ford escape. About 3 months after purchase, i noticed the passenger side air bag light would activate when an adult would sit in the passenger seat, signifying the air bag was "off" when it should be activated. Today i had my local ford dealer check the air bag to see if it worked properly. They discovered that not only would the air bag not operate properly in a crash, the seat…

    ODI 10449575

  • February 4, 2011 · 85,200 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when she was struck from the drivers side and then crashed into a concrete barrier. The vehicle was spun around into oncoming traffic as she then crashed into a second concrete barrier. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained minor injuries but was not transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10382965

  • February 25, 2009 · 92,180 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, he was hit on the driver side by another vehicle and none of air bags deployed. The vehicle was totalled. Three people were injured. No one inspected the vehicle to find out why the air bags did not deploy. He called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. No action was taken at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries

    ODI 10317013

  • June 22, 2006

    Air Bags · Frontal

    I was broadsided and knocked into a utility pole. The front end was wrapped around the utility pole. I was driving my mother's 2001 ford escape. The air bags did not deploy at any time. Due to this my chest and left shoulder were injured greatly. I had to be cut out of the suv. When the police arrived i heard them mention that the air bag did not deploy and told them to be careful when cutting me out of the vehicle.…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10221128