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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 29% of all 219 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 15 Escape Hybrid model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 120,000 miles.

Engine complaints
63
29% of 219
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
120,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 5, 2009, latest Jun 12, 2019.

2006 Ford Escape Hybrid engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2009Jul 2012Feb 2013Jan 2014Sep 2014Jul 2016Jun 2018
63 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2009 to Jun 2019; peak Aug 2012 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Escape Hybrid model year

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

  1. 200531 (17%)
  2. 200663 (29%)
  3. 200735 (28%)
  4. 2008123 (28%)
  5. 200936 (24%)
  6. 201017 (29%)
  7. 20119 (24%)
  8. 20123 (20%)
  9. 20134 (80%)
  10. 202070 (24%)
  11. 202140 (33%)
  12. 202234 (50%)
  13. 20234 (17%)
  14. 20241 (25%)
  15. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 29% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 120,000 miles.
Which Ford Escape Hybrid year has the most engine complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid has the most engine complaints (123), compared with 63 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid is classified under engine. 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.