2006 Ford Escape engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 68 complaints for the 2006 Ford Escape, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 68 11% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 80,000 miles 57 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 1 and 4
Injuries and deaths: 1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 57 complaints that include mileage. 32% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	3
20k to 40k miles	4
40k to 60k miles	11
60k to 80k miles	10
80k to 100k miles	9
100k to 120k miles	4
120k to 140k miles	6
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	5
180k to 200k miles	2
200k+ miles	1

What the data shows

Of the 57 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving no more than 50 MPH, an explosion was heard. The driver pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames. Another driver pulled over and helped her extinguish the fire with snow. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and then later towed to the dealer from where it was purchased. The dealer stated that the motor was faulty, which caused the explosion due to the piston being blown out of place. A police report was filed.

Reported at 59,000 miles, November 2008 Fire

My vehicle dies when the truck is warmed up and I put it in gear with my foot on the brake. It dies at stop lights and stop signs and in reverse. Another technician told me I would have to ride around with that problem because it was not throwing a code. After a week, I took it back to the ford dealer in cleveland, ms, and the service department manager told me it was probably the throttle body actuator. But, that it was on national back order.

Reported at 103,000 miles, June 2013

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Ford models