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2006 Ford Escape Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Ford Escape, 16% of all 464 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Escape model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 102,750 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
73
16% of 464
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
102,750 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Ford Escape suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2006, latest May 21, 2024.

2006 Ford Escape suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter72006 Q42008 Q32012 Q32015 Q12016 Q22018 Q32023 Q2
73 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2024 Q2; peak 2014 Q1 (7).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Ford Escape

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Escape model year

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

  1. 2005500 (36%)
  2. 200673 (16%)
  3. 200729 (11%)
  4. 200865 (3%)
  5. 200928 (2%)
  6. 201042 (2%)
  7. 201142 (3%)
  8. 201215 (3%)
  9. 201364 (2%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201542 (4%)
  12. 201641 (4%)
  13. 201789 (3%)
  14. 201832 (2%)
  15. 201923 (4%)
  16. 202036 (2%)
  17. 20217 (2%)
  18. 20227 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20241 (1%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Ford Escape, 16% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 102,750 miles.
Which Ford Escape year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Ford Escape has the most suspension complaints (500), compared with 73 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Ford Escape?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Ford Escape is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.