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2006 Ford Escape Hev Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Ford Escape Hev, 51% of all 37 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 3 Escape Hev model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 60,667 miles.

Brakes complaints
19
51% of 37 complaints
All complaints this year
37
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,667 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Escape Hev brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 14, 2006, latest Aug 28, 2016.

2006 Ford Escape Hev brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2006May 2007Dec 2008Oct 2011Dec 2012Sep 2013
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Aug 2016; peak May 2009 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape Hev

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape Hev model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20058 (67%)
  2. 200619 (51%)
  3. 20077 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape Hev have brake problems?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Ford Escape Hev, 51% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,667 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hev year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Ford Escape Hev has the most brake complaints (19), compared with 19 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Ford Escape Hev?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Escape Hev is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.