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2006 Ford Escape repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Ford Escape body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (73%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

54560 mi

C $210
Rear tailgate window and rear tailgate gasket 
57040 mi

C $45
Noticed water on driver side floor (a lot) found more on both passenger side and rear floors.Tailgate gaskets were in poor shape, so replaced them first. This is a work in progress. Floor carpet removed and dried, leak test scheduled. Door gaskets may have to be replaced. Trying to trace water leaks by rust patterns on back of carpet. may have to replace door or body gaskets if indicated. No detailed info available online Floor mats soaked (both sides) more on drivers side. Unplugged drain holes flushed, removed floormat dried, sanded and primed considerable rust no perforations. 
58280 mi

C $78
Sunroof drain ports clogged, cleared flushed also front below windshield drain system cleared. Leaks stopped 
97200 mi

US $100
Repaired rusted through rear quarter panels so typical on Ford Escapes. Disappointed in Ford's corrosion protection. 
98200 mi

US $75
Passenger rear wheel well started making noise. Removed inside panels and found excessive rusted thru panel. Holes thru floor - can see tire from inside of car. Research shows this is a common problem. Dealer charges over 2k to repair. 
20000 mi

US $30
Rear hatch noise. Hatch removed and reinstalled. 
18000 mi Driver's side window very loud squeak. 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

15000 mi Driver side rear door making knocking noises. Latches now appear greased. 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

182000 mi rust on body. 

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2006 Ford Escape Body Problems

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