Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Escape HEV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, hydraulic11
- Electrical system9
- Service brakes7
- Steering4
- Suspension3
- Engine and engine cooling2
- Power train2
- Engine2
- Tires1
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2006 Ford Escape HEV: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10022235 | SLOW FUEL FILL DUE TO CLOGGED VENT. *KB |
| 10020079 | ABS LIGHT ON AND DTC C1475 - HYBRID VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/2/2004 - 3/30/2006. *TT |
| 10019947 | NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY - SERVICE KIT REQUIREMENTS. *TT |
| 10019814 | REGENERATIVE ENERGY SYSTEM DTC C1475 - SERVICE TIP. *TT |
| 10019803 | SLOW FUEL FILL. *TT |
| 10019384 | LOW TIRE INDICATOR ON - TPMS SYSTEM SENSOR WAKE UP. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation