2006 Ford Escape engine problems
The 2006 Ford Escape has 68 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
68
Engine complaints
11%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AS GREY SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Ford Escape have?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 2006 Ford Escape engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.