2006 Ford Escape Hybrid steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 24 complaints for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 108,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Power steering failed while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer for repair. Manufacturer diagnosed as "power steering control module" and replaced part. Less than two months later, power steering failed again. Vehicle again was taken to dealer for repair and diagnosed as "power steering pump wiring harness melted" power steering wiring harness part is currently not available and part is being manufactured 3 weeks after incident.
It is so obvious that ford has a major problem with their power steering on most of their hybrids and they should recall this problem. I totally lost steering that was very dangerous it was like being at the gym to try and steer my 06 feh.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
- Brakes 89 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints