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2006 Ford Escape Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Ford Escape, 15% of all 464 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 73,695 miles.

Brakes complaints
71
15% of 464
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
73,695 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Escape brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 23, 2006, latest Jan 2, 2023.

2006 Ford Escape brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter52006 Q22008 Q32011 Q22013 Q12015 Q12017 Q12019 Q22020 Q4
71 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2023 Q1; peak 2015 Q2 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 200582 (6%)
  2. 200671 (15%)
  3. 200752 (20%)
  4. 2008171 (9%)
  5. 2009130 (8%)
  6. 201078 (4%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201224 (4%)
  9. 2013107 (4%)
  10. 201447 (2%)
  11. 201535 (3%)
  12. 201629 (3%)
  13. 201758 (2%)
  14. 201831 (2%)
  15. 201910 (2%)
  16. 202047 (3%)
  17. 202150 (14%)
  18. 202234 (15%)
  19. 20234 (4%)
  20. 20243 (4%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape have brake problems?
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Ford Escape, 15% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,695 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most brake complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape has the most brake complaints (171), compared with 71 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Escape 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.