2006 Ford Escape Hybrid engine problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 ford escape hybrid with approx. 140,000 miles. Initially, had problems with vehicle's gas engine stalling out while in motion and at various speeds from 35 to 55 mph. Message in dash said to pull over safely. This happened 5 times in one day and each time the vehicle would restart and run for…”
filed Jun 12, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape hybrid. While driving 55 mph, the engine stalled and failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the "stop safely now" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the…”
filed May 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a…
SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 21, 2016
Engine problems in other Escape Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Escape Hybrid | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 Escape Hybrid | 32 | 48% |
| 2021 Escape Hybrid | 35 | 29% |
| 2020 Escape Hybrid | 64 | 23% |
| 2011 Escape Hybrid | 4 | 11% |
| 2010 Escape Hybrid | 12 | 20% |
| 2009 Escape Hybrid | 24 | 16% |
| 2008 Escape Hybrid | 74 | 17% |
| 2007 Escape Hybrid | 27 | 22% |
| 2005 Escape Hybrid | 17 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.