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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 41% of all 219 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 83,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
89
41% of 219
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
83,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2009, latest Jun 18, 2019.

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter72009 Q32010 Q42012 Q22013 Q32014 Q42016 Q22017 Q32019 Q1
89 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2019 Q2; peak 2016 Q3 (7).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

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

  1. 200565 (37%)
  2. 200689 (41%)
  3. 200748 (39%)
  4. 2008161 (36%)
  5. 200933 (22%)
  6. 201013 (22%)
  7. 20115 (14%)
  8. 20122 (13%)
  9. 20131 (20%)
  10. 20208 (3%)
  11. 20216 (5%)
  12. 202213 (19%)
  13. 20230 (0%)
  14. 20240 (0%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have brake problems?
NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 41% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most brake complaints (161), compared with 89 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 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.