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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%)
Chart based on 207 repairs.
2006 Ford Escape engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 43 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 FWD
| 42500 mi US $1100 |
exhaust leak noise under hood oil leak at front of engine |
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Engine was having problems when going from 40 to 70 mph, and would stutter. Spark plugs were replaced around 100K by the dealer and noticed a rougher idle after the job. Found out it was a ignition coil problem on the 2nd cylinder. Replaced by a different shop who diagnosed the problem. |
| 189500 mi US $35 |
Replaced ignition coil |
| 218000 mi US $40 |
Rear cylinder bank secondary O2 sensor |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 158720 mi C $20 |
IAC clogged resulting in rough idle. Cleaned and replaced gasket. |
| 175460 mi C $30 |
Oil sending unit faulty, engine oil light would come on sporadically. Replaced. |
| 202120 mi C $30 |
PCV valve replaced |
| 210800 mi C $50 |
Vehicle was pulling up a code. Faulty fuel sensor. Replaced. Code reset and no re-occurrence of codes. |
| 94000 mi US $100 |
DPFE sensor replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $17 |
Engine missing at around 45 mph but check engine light not turning on. Changed Coil On Plug on #5 cylinder. Problem fixed. |
| 149300 mi US $160 |
Bad ignition coil |
| 142200 mi US $160 |
Bad #3 coil pack |
| 198000 mi US $50 |
Bad #4 coil pack |
| 58000 mi US $700 |
Expansion bottle on radiator split |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $5 |
Gas pedal sticks sometimes causing undesired operation. Pedal hinge points inside cabin were lubricated, no help. Later found Throttle Body valve coked up with grime, causing valve to bind within T/B bore. Cleaned T/B & valve, Ops normal. |
| 161200 mi | 161,487 MILES. CYL#3 BLEW SPARK PLUG. CHT SENSOR CONNECTOR RIPPED OFF AT BOTH WIRES. SPARK PLUG & IGNITION COIL PACK BOTH DESTROYED. CYL#3 SPARK PLUG BORE THREADS COMPLETELY STRIPPED. REQ'S NEW CYL HEAD OR ENGINE. NHTSA ODI NUMBER 10484858. |
| 162000 mi US $550 |
Repaired spark plug bore with insert, ignition coil pack, sensor, wires. |
| 24400 mi | Warranty motor mount replacement. |
| 78000 mi US $970 |
Thermostat stuck open PCV hose leak |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Gas filler tube updated - couldn't use fast setting at pump. Rear suspension bushings replaced due to 'grunting' noises in rear. |
| 23000 mi | Gas pedal felt 'sticky'. Throttle body assembly replaced. |
| 130500 mi US $380 |
Wire harness had rubbed on cylinder head causing a short, throwing multiple system errors. Hard to diagnose! |
| 145000 mi US $172 |
Oil leak from main seal. And Excessive oil burn. Oil leak was slowed using a synthetic oil with "Restore" oil added in. That helped slow oil burn, but not enough. |
| 160000 mi US $20 |
Valve cover leaking oil into spark plug wells and onto exhaust. Replaced gaskets. |
| 178000 mi US $800 |
Would not start. New battery, Oil Fuel system cleaning, spark plugs etc. |
| 185000 mi US $120 |
Vehicle would not start. Similar as last time. Dealer believes timing chain came off, not sure of damage. Cost to repair estimate for head replacement $1900 was more than vehicle worth, especially since engine was burning quart per 500 miles. Sent to salvage yard. |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 103000 mi | Catastrophic engine failure! One day engine started knocking-no warning lights/no low oil light. 2 mechanics assessed it, both said it was a bearing/rod failure. Waiting on price quote to replace engine, but mechanic can't find a used one! |
| 103000 mi US $5300 |
replaced engine that failed in May with a Jasper engine with a warranty |
| 116700 mi | car will not turn over to start when warm; must wait 10-15 minutes after shutting off engine before it will start again. |
| 153000 mi US $900 |
Car stalled while driving, then was able to restart. Did this occasionally over a few days. Turns out the coolant was almost empty, and engine would automatically shut off to avoid overheating. Shop replaced coolant and two belts. Previous regular service did not indicate coolant leakage, nor was any found leaking under car in driveway. |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 150000 mi US $900 |
Using oil, 1 quart per 100 miles. |
| 145793 mi US $30 |
New waterpump |
| 63000 mi US $400 |
Wrench light on the dash was diagnosed as problem with the hybrid battery cooling system blend door motor. |
| 155000 mi US $1700 |
The gas tank and fuel filler tube assembly were corroded and leaking fuel. New tank ($750) and tube assembly ($300) required. Plus labor. |
| 76000 mi US $50 |
I was getting wrench light, Replaced blend door actuator that allows cooling air to get to battery, apperently a common issue, I hope this fixed it - was an intermintant light |
2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV
133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 141800 mi US $395 |
RPM's remained high for twenty minutes during the subzero weather. Dealer said had to clean the "throttle body". |
| 146000 mi US $625 |
Dealer said the Ford needed a new throttle box. Was willing to deduct the cleaning of the box from a previous fix from the replacement. |
| 65000 mi US $850 |
check engine light was coming on - it was a problem with the fan for the battery (hybrid). |
| 80100 mi US $850 |
diagnose and replace electric motor coolant pump |
| 182000 mi | Had a bad egr valve and/or sensor. |
| 147900 mi US $600 |
Check Engine light returned codes. Dealer replaced cooling pump for hybrid drive |
| 149200 mi US $350 |
Check engine light on. Dealer ran codes. Engine was not heating to operating temp soon enough. Replaced thermostat. |
| 42000 mi US $640 |
Through code replaced transmission cooler pump. |
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