2006 Ford Escape HEV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Ford Escape HEV, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Ford Escape HEV
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveline (power train)
On certain front wheel drive hybrid vehicles, the intermediate shaft may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the drivetrain intermediate shaft and replace it if necessary. The recall began on october 23, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Ford Escape HEV have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 69,791 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My son and i were leaving a parking lot when suddenly and without warning the power steering went out. I got a warning chime and the wrench light came on with the message "service pwr steering" on the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2019 · Steering
“Driving on city street when "service brake system" message was displayed as well as ABS and brake lights on dash. Vehicle had no brakes and emergency brake had to be used to stop vehicle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2016 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Ford Escape (Escape 4WD, Escape FWD, Escape Hybrid 4WD, Escape Hybrid FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–30 / 21–28 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.3/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Ford Escape HEV model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Escape HEV model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Escape HEV | 0 | 12 |
| 2006 Ford Escape HEV | 1 | 37 |
| 2007 Ford Escape HEV | 0 | 15 |
Checking a specific 2006 Ford Escape HEV
How do I know if my 2006 Ford Escape HEV has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Ford Escape HEV; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V382000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.