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2006 Ford Escape Steering Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Ford Escape, 4% of all 464 complaints for this model year. That is #13 highest steering complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 78,816 miles.

Steering complaints
20
4% of 464
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
78,816 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Escape steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 3, 2006, latest May 21, 2025.

2006 Ford Escape steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2006Mar 2010Dec 2014Sep 2015Jan 2020Sep 2020May 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to May 2025; peak Sep 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 200549 (4%)
  2. 200620 (4%)
  3. 200715 (6%)
  4. 20081,127 (57%)
  5. 2009828 (49%)
  6. 2010422 (20%)
  7. 2011409 (31%)
  8. 2012137 (23%)
  9. 2013302 (11%)
  10. 2014151 (7%)
  11. 201581 (7%)
  12. 201673 (7%)
  13. 201749 (2%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201916 (3%)
  16. 202018 (1%)
  17. 20214 (1%)
  18. 20225 (2%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20240 (0%)
  21. 20251 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape have steering problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Ford Escape, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 78,816 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most steering complaints?
The 2008 Ford Escape has the most steering complaints (1,127), compared with 20 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Escape is classified under steering. 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.