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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.
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2006 Ford Escape repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 175 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Ford Escape

Engine not specified

Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

114000 mi

US $335
Stabilizer replaced 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Escape in Missouri, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011

78000 mi

US $2400
Torque converter died, caused overpressure which killed the transmission. Had to totally rebuild transmission. 
Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2015
Sep 2014

64000 mi

US $700
Batt lamp came on and alternator failed and was replaced 
Jan 2015

US $1100
exhaust leak noise under hood oil leak at front of engine 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Nov 2014
Dec 2008

17000 mi
Warranty Work. Defective Turn Signal Sensor Replacement. High Beams switched on when using right turn signal with lights on. Ford Dealer Repair Manager friendly but took twice to correct the problem. Now repaired. 
Feb 2009

21000 mi
Right turn signal caused high beams to turn on. Warranty repair replaced faulty turn sensor. 
Jan 2013

59000 mi
The driver side socket for the low beam head lights shorted, which required replacement of socket connector. Used aftermarket part and 30 minutes time to splice now socket in place. 
Aug 2013

63000 mi

US $3700
Transmission replacement. Shift into drive still feels like neutral 
Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States
- Aug 2010
Aug 2010

106000 mi

US $103
Changed Battery. Battery would not hold Charge. 
Ford Escape in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2015 - Oct 2018
Jan 2016

US $35
Replaced ignition coil 
Apr 2017

218000 mi

US $40
Rear cylinder bank secondary O2 sensor 
Jun 2017

223000 mi

US $450
Tie rod ends replaced, requiring an alignment 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2018
Nov 2017

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. 
Mar 2018

161000 mi

US $250
Replacing front rotors and pads, as well as brake shoes in the back for the first time. Doing oil change as well.  Need to replace shocks, tie rods, some other suspension pieces next. Begin to be worn. Also need to replace front 2 tires due to extensive wear. 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Ford Escape in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
Jan 2011

81000 mi
Realized cruise control didn't work, dealer ordered a relay. 
Feb 2011

82000 mi
The dealership replaced the relay for the cruise and that didn't fix the issue... now they say it's some kind of switch so they ordered that part... I'm on my 4th time back to the dealership for them to fix this... NOT HAPPY WITH THEM! 
Mar 2011

83000 mi
Problem is not the switch. Now saying it's the wiring..just now offering me a loaner however I need to pick the loaner up during the week since the loaner people aren't there on sat 
Apr 2011

84000 mi
Finally fixed cruise...only prob is the amber light when you 1st turn the cruise on isn't working but the green light when the cruse is engaged does work...guess will live with it since it does work just not as it should. 
Ford Escape in Hawaii, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2010

94000 mi

US $100
DPFE sensor replaced. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Dec 2015

136000 mi

US $3100
2nd gear stopped working. Needed to have transmission rebuilt. 
Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2017
Oct 2010

68800 mi

US $1008
While driving to Arizona my AC compressor failed in Kansas.  
Dec 2010

78000 mi
Worn bushing and bad seal on driver side front axle / transmission interface. 
Jul 2011

83000 mi

US $220
ABS and AWD Warning lights came on. Diagnostics found bad Rt Frt Speed Sensor and cracked ABS Ring. I replaced the sensor myself, I paid a shop to replace the ABS Ring on the Frt Rt Half Shaft. Right Frt ABS Ring cracked and ABS sensor failed. Replaced sensor myself ($67.00 for the part). Took car to shop to have ABS ring replaced. 147.00 total includes hub nut and new ABS ring, taxes, labor. 
Mar 2012

96000 mi

US $92
Replaced worn sway bar end links to clear clunking noise in front suspension 
Aug 2014

117700 mi

US $600
Installed new KYB Quick Struts and KYB shocks on rear of vehicle 
Ford Escape in Maryland, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2011
Mar 2010

68000 mi

US $50
Loose radio wire. 
Ford Escape in Virginia, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Jan 2012

US $600
Sway bar was replaced 
Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2013 - Feb 2021
Sep 2014

158720 mi

C $15
ABS Tone ring rusted open. Bought a new ring and replaced. Cost of new ring under $12. 
Dec 2014

158720 mi

C $20
IAC clogged resulting in rough idle. Cleaned and replaced gasket. 
Jan 2015

C $20
Other ABS Tone ring in the front cracked from rust. Had to repair 
Mar 2015

162440 mi

C $50
Front brake hoses cracked on both sides. Replaced both hoses in the front. Back hoses look fine. 
Jul 2015

168200 mi

C $200
Ball joint worn on passenger side. Heard clunking noise anytime there was rough pavement. Replaced entire control arm with ball joints on both sides as this was cheaper than just the ball joints. Also replaced both stabilizer links. 
Dec 2015

175460 mi

C $30
Oil sending unit faulty, engine oil light would come on sporadically. Replaced. 
Jun 2017

202120 mi

C $30
PCV valve replaced 
Feb 2018

210800 mi

C $50
Vehicle was pulling up a code. Faulty fuel sensor. Replaced. Code reset and no re-occurrence of codes. 
Ford Escape in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Sep 2011

46500 mi

C $2000
Suspension repairs were required in order to pass safety inspection. The safety inspection had to be passed in order to transfer the vehicle's registration to my name (I just bought it as a used vehicle through a private sale.) 
Mar 2012

48360 mi

C $450
Brake calipers were seized on front left wheel. Calipers, pads, rotors and flex hoses were replaced on both front wheels. 
Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Dec 2015
Jun 2010

32240 mi

C $700
Worn ball joints, after 50000 kms 
Jul 2010

32860 mi

C $10
Decided to get second opinion (dealer gave first one) Had Mechanic check ball joints on hoist, he said and I concurred, no indication my car needed repair, he was not aware of dealers notice. My charge : $10.00 
Jul 2012

45260 mi

C $1200
rattle, brakes service, parking break cable snapped drive shaft U joint, rear axle seals and gasket 
Aug 2012

45260 mi

C $740
Battery not charging, replaced charging system 
Aug 2013

53320 mi

C $350
front wheel bearings 
Nov 2013

54560 mi

C $210
Rear tailgate window and rear tailgate gasket 
Mar 2014

55800 mi

C $1000
Lower Control arm? realignment part of repair. 
Jun 2014

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. 
Jul 2014

58280 mi

C $78
Sunroof drain ports clogged, cleared flushed also front below windshield drain system cleared. Leaks stopped 
Dec 2014

60760 mi

C $1350
Cruise control switching off after 2, 5, 10, minutes running time (intermittent) Right hand tie rod end loose. 
Ford Escape in Maine, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2009
Dec 2007

18000 mi
front windshield washer fluid dumping on ground due to broken hose under passenger front wheel well. 
Feb 2008

18000 mi
Driver's side window very loud squeak. 
Ford Escape in Tennessee, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

91000 mi

US $145
Wiper fluid was not squirting. Dealer flushed out the system. 
May 2018

151000 mi

US $475
Both front brake calipers sticking and required replacement. 
Ford Escape in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009

56420 mi

C $650
Alternator failed. needed to be replaced. it killed the battery in the process 
Ford Escape in New York, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

41000 mi

US $810
Alternator failed, required replacement. High cost is attributable to labor. Drivetrain requires removal for access to alternator. Alternator replaced. Required 4+ hours of labor, as the front axle needed to be removed to get access to the alternator. 
Aug 2011

43300 mi

US $340
ABS Warning Light illuminates, with intermittent flashing of the 4WD indicator. Research indicates likely cause is cracked ABS Tone Ring. (Apparently common problem) Bring to mechanic to replace Left Front ABS Tone Ring (was cracked). 
Sep 2015

69000 mi

US $400
Replace cracked ABS Tone Ring 
Dec 2017

84000 mi

US $460
Noticed whirring sound coming from under the hood. The pulsing whirring sound was proportional to wheel speed. Brought to shop. Replaced RF wheel bearing and hub. 
Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2009 - Mar 2016
Oct 2009

35784 mi
Purchased car. Previous owner noted only items that needed repair were the rear window wiper motor replaced and battery needed replacing. 
Jan 2014

57700 mi

US $18
ABS tone ring cracked - very common problem. Known weak design. Ford also decided to use 9mm hex bolts for the caliper - which is a very odd size. I would love to know why this size was chosen. 
Apr 2015

97200 mi

US $100
Repaired rusted through rear quarter panels so typical on Ford Escapes. Disappointed in Ford's corrosion protection. 
Oct 2015

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. 
Ford Escape in Georgia, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2017
Aug 2014

149300 mi

US $160
Bad ignition coil 
Jan 2015

136200 mi

US $2500
Gears two and four became unusable. 
Mar 2015

162000 mi

US $600
Cruise control stopped working. Dash light would come on, it thought it engaged cruise control, but it wouldn't maintain speed. 
Jan 2017

162200 mi

US $160
Bad #3 coil pack 
Apr 2017

198000 mi

US $50
Bad #4 coil pack 
Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2009 - May 2015
Apr 2010

61000 mi

US $20
ABS light came on as well as the 4wd light would intermittently flash and also sometimes the abs would activate at a lower speed. After visual inspection found that the tone ring was cracked on the left front. Replaced with new tone ring. 
Jan 2012

87000 mi

US $80
Had a clunking coming from the front end area. Noted the most likely diagnosis was the stabilizer bar links as these fail frequently. Replaced with moog aftermarket links that can be lubricated. 
Mar 2012

89000 mi

US $10
Had a light out in the dash. Removed and replaced all lights in the dash. 
Feb 2014

112000 mi

US $82
I was getting a rattling noise when going over bumps in the front left. The shop replaced the tie rod end on that side and the rattling is gone. 
Oct 2014

124000 mi

US $20
Driving down the road the abs and 4wheel drive lights came on and I new that the problem was a tone ring cracked because a couple of years earlier I had the same problem. This time it was on the opposite side of the previous one. 
Feb 2015

129000 mi

US $400
The left front wheel bearing was worn out and replaced. When the shop was doing the alignment they blew the left front brake line so that was replaced. 
Ford Escape in Ohio, United States
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
Apr 2008

20000 mi
Window mechanism was loose, needed new parts. Replaced rear wiper arm. 
May 2008

20000 mi

US $30
Rear hatch noise. Hatch removed and reinstalled. 
Jul 2010

39500 mi

US $200
Transfer case was replaced 
Mar 2012

56000 mi

US $700
Differential seals replaced 
May 2012

58000 mi

US $700
Bad wheel bearing and tie rod ends also replaced control arms Expansion bottle on radiator split 
Sep 2012

63000 mi

US $300
A ring ABS sensing ring replaced 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Escape in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2018
Aug 2010

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. 
May 2011

111000 mi

US $33
When gear selector in Reverse, back-up lights flicker, operation is intermittent. This is regardless of vehicle position or motion. Troubleshot & found Reversing Lamp Switch faulty, resistance check out of limits. New switch ops check good. 
Nov 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

162000 mi

US $550
Repaired spark plug bore with insert, ignition coil pack, sensor, wires. 
Jun 2017

194600 mi

US $50
Front Left Window Regulator Died, plastic cable guides mounted to the motor failed and allowed pulley cables to tangle and seize motor. New assy required. 
Jul 2017

196322 mi

US $750
Getting off the freeway, I stepped on the clutch as I was slowing down so that I could down-shift. I quickly realized that the shifter was stuck in 5th. I pumped the clutch to see if that would help, but it didn't. Halfway down the Off Ramp I gave the shifter a firm tug and managed to get it into Neutral. When I tried to put it into 1st gear, no go, I was then stuck in Neutral, no other gear would engage. Had the shop treat the issue with a new Clutch Kit. 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Jun 2022
Jun 2007

18700 mi
Warranty power steering hose replacement for leaking hose at 5,000 mi.. Dealer had trouble getting part and verifying the problem until a year later. 
Jun 2008

24400 mi
Warranty motor mount replacement. 
Jul 2008

25100 mi
Warranty dead battery replacement. 
Nov 2010

35900 mi

US $80
Replaced both outer tie rod ends.The dust boots were deteriorated/crumbly.Ford rubber,it seems,to me,is of inferior quality.Hope the new rubber holds up. Overall the rubber I've replaced include tie rod ends,motor mount&windshield cowl. Replaced both outer tie rod ends.The dust boots were deteriorated/crumbly.Ford rubber,it seems,to me,is of inferior quality.Hope the new rubber holds up. Overall the rubber I've replaced include tie rod ends,motor mount&windshield cowl. 
May 2016

78000 mi

US $970
Thermostat stuck open PCV hose leak 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Escape in California, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2018
Mar 2007

8000 mi
Gas filler tube updated - couldn't use fast setting at pump. Rear suspension bushings replaced due to 'grunting' noises in rear. 
Apr 2008

15000 mi
Air conditioner was intermittant and often did not blow cold. Driver side rear door making knocking noises. Latches now appear greased. 
Feb 2009

23000 mi
Gas pedal felt 'sticky'. Throttle body assembly replaced. 
Mar 2012

52000 mi

US $248
Seat belt stuck in receptacle. When removed, could not be re-inserted. Had to special order the part, so used passenger receptacle in meantime. 
Jun 2016

99000 mi

US $1600
Would not upshift, and then would not engage and act like it was in neutral. Test showed low pressure. A part broke inside and damaged the transmission. Now it shifts better than new - no more 20mph 'kick' if the gas is let off. 
Ford Escape in Illinois, United States
Dec 2013 - May 2019
Mar 2014

143000 mi

US $180
Transmission to axel seal leaking. Replaced with generic brand and it leaked again. Then replaced with Ford product and no leaks currently. 
May 2014

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.  
Jul 2015

156200 mi

US $460
voltage regulator in alternator failed, sent to shop to remove/replace alternator. 
Mar 2016

160000 mi

US $20
Valve cover leaking oil into spark plug wells and onto exhaust. Replaced gaskets. 
Sep 2017

170000 mi

US $500
Replaced Wheel bearing and steering alignment after repair 
Nov 2018

178000 mi

US $800
Would not start. New battery, Oil Fuel system cleaning, spark plugs etc. 
May 2019

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. 
Ford Escape in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2010 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

51460 mi

C $250
Grinding sound when I braked, abs light came on while driving on dry roads, I stopped driving till I took it to the repair shop & tone ring replaced 
Ford Escape in North Carolina, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2017
Jul 2015

130500 mi

US $380
Wire harness had rubbed on cylinder head causing a short, throwing multiple system errors. Hard to diagnose! 
Jun 2016

156000 mi

US $90
Needed to replace battery 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Ford Escape in Missouri, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

195000 mi

US $596
Left wheel hub replaced.  Left tie rod also replaced after wear noticed. Realigned after repair. 
Oct 2015

198000 mi
Alternator Replaced in July. New alternator went bad so was replaced under warranty in October. 
Ford Escape in New York, United States
Dec 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

82900 mi

US $2250
Transmission failure 
Ford Escape in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010

81000 mi

US $200
no working air conditioning...checked system, replaced freon 
May 2012

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! 
Jun 2012

103000 mi

US $5300
replaced engine that failed in May with a Jasper engine with a warranty 
May 2013

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. 
Jun 2013

119000 mi

US $315
related to previous problem where car failed to restart after shutoff only when warm; mechanic said it could be starter 
Mar 2014

133000 mi

US $1000
transfer case leaking and noisy, needed replacement 
Nov 2014

145000 mi

US $2100
ABS sensor light was intermittently on, was replaced wheel bearings worn, replaced 
Jun 2018

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. 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

176000 mi

US $1200
TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 
Ford Escape in Maryland, United States
Nov 2007 - Jul 2022
Jun 2018

98000 mi

US $840
AWD and ABS lights blinking. ABS engaged when brakes applied until speeds over 25 MPH were reached. After 25 MPH speed, ABS didn't engage every time I applied the brakes. Also AWD system inoperative. All this due to cracked tone rings giving false speed signals to ABS and AWD computer. Replaced both left and right front axles due to cracked tone rings. 
Ford Escape in Thailand
Aug 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

80600 mi
Needed to replace the tie-rods bushings 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Ford Escape in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2013

71000 mi

US $446
Ford is currently replacing a 12 pin,12" long cable in vehicle. Based solely on diagnostic error code and manual to reference repair. No effort to truly troubleshoot the possible root cause. If this does not fix the problem, they will guess. 
Sep 2015

101000 mi

US $240
Rear passenger door ajar intermittenly/frequently occuring. Diagnostic cost $240 (1 hr). Sensor + new cable cost estimate ~$720. Have not repaired yet. Problem getting more frequent. 
Ford Escape in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2014
Jun 2012

63000 mi

US $400
Wrench light on the dash was diagnosed as problem with the hybrid battery cooling system blend door motor. 
Dec 2014

87000 mi

US $300
Broken ABS on the left front wheel. Cracked brake hoses on both front wheels 
Ford Escape in Arizona, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2015

145793 mi

US $30
New waterpump New cv axle drivers side 
Ford Escape in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
May 2011

162000 mi

US $800
New inner and outer Tie rods 
Ford Escape in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

121000 mi

US $30
Replaced the blend door actuator for the HV battery HVAC system 
Mar 2014

133000 mi

US $1018
Tie rod end bearings worn. Replaced during safety inspection 
Ford Escape in Maryland, United States
Oct 2008 - Nov 2014
Dec 2010

106000 mi

US $375
The ABS light came on. A sensor "ring" was cracked. Dealer replaced. 
Jun 2012

142000 mi
Car died with "Pull Over Soon" message. High voltage coolant pump failed. Car died with "Pull Over Soon" message again. High voltage coolant pump was already replaced. Not sure what happened this time. Dealer thoroughly checked system, reset. 
Jan 2014

146700 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. 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

123000 mi
ABS system, catastrophic failure, Hydraulic Control Unit is Bad!Repair will exceed the value of the car, Please if your an Escape Hybrid owner, Read on Internet "The Brakes that Broke the Bank" And sell your vehicle ASAP, 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
Nov 2017

150000 mi

US $900
Replaced transmission with used one from recycling yard Using oil, 1 quart per 100 miles. 
Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

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 

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2006 Ford Escape 4dr SUV

133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD

Ford Escape in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

182000 mi
Had a bad egr valve and/or sensor. Also had brake line issue, tie rods, rust on body. 
Ford Escape in Michigan, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2020
Apr 2016

103700 mi

US $50
Both driver and passenger stabilizer bar links ends went bad. Had to replace both. 
Jun 2016

107000 mi

US $275
Replaced driver inner tie rod. 
Sep 2016

110000 mi

US $160
D&P side lower ball joints were bad. Replaced both including lower control arms. 
Dec 2016

116000 mi

US $260
Replaced passenger inner tie rod end. 
Jan 2017

118334 mi

US $400
Replaced front L and R Shock assembly including shocks, struts, top mounts, dust covers, and bushings. 
Jul 2017

123976 mi

US $25
Replaced sway bar bushings. Helped clunking but did not fix the front end noise 
Apr 2018

135000 mi

US $40
Replaced the drivers side stabilizer bar end link 
Jul 2018

139250 mi

US $80
Replaced Drivers side inner and outer tie rod ends due to rattling over bumps. This was the final suspension item to replace on the driver's side and although it seems to have helped the noise and the outer tie rod was very worn, the rattling is still present and myself and both my mechanics are unable to find the reason. 
Dec 2018

145000 mi

US $80
Had to replace both rear shock absorbers because the top mounts rusted away and broke. 
Jun 2020

162000 mi

US $200
Front pads rotors and lines. Right side line was damaged so I replaced both. Fluid flush as well. 
Ford Escape in Ohio, United States
Feb 2009 - Jul 2014
Aug 2009

64000 mi

US $490
Replace loose inner tie rods 
Mar 2010

75000 mi

US $150
Replaced battery. Dead. 
Apr 2010

76719 mi

US $1183
Replaced bad Master Cylinder. It was calling for ABS randomly. Blew out the "smart box" too. Technicians were baffled. "Never seen this before." In touch with Detroit. Car in shop for 10 days. 
Jul 2010

82300 mi

US $912
Bad O-ring near A/C condenser. Had to remove entire front bumper to access. Also replaced front sway bar links. Machined all rotors. 
Dec 2010

89000 mi

US $687
Replaced bearings on either end of front right axle: transmission to wheel. 
Apr 2011

94000 mi

US $362
Left front bearing replaced. 
Aug 2011

99000 mi

US $300
All four valve stems were replaced. Slow leaks all around. Dealer resealed tires and balanced. I paid for valves. 
Jun 2013

131000 mi

US $1929
ABS engaged while decelerating. The ABS ring was cracked. Replaced. Lots of rattling up front. I knew this was coming but had not attended to it yet. Right side lower control arm and left side inner tie rod. 
Feb 2014

141800 mi

US $395
My RPM's were nearly 3000 in subzero weather for the first 15 minutes of driving. I wanted to know if this was weather related, or was my transmission telling me it was about to have problems. RPM's remained high for twenty minutes during the subzero weather. Dealer said had to clean the "throttle body".  Service manager told me we needed to "reprogram PCM." It was a software update. It cost me $150. I was not happy. Free on computers. It led to my digital display being inaccurate for the next 1000 miles. Service manager said engine battery failed test. It was replaced. 
Apr 2014

143500 mi

US $216
Two brake lines started leaking at the same time. Did not know I had no brakes at all until I was exiting the Interstate. Very interesting. 
Jul 2014

146000 mi

US $625
Front right pads, rotors, and calipers replaced. Unique to hybrid. 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. 
Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011

42000 mi

US $400
Rear wheel bearing replaced. Also ended up having all four rotors replaced to get rid of shaking on stopping. ABS light on, 4X4 service needed light, replaced a sensor. 
Aug 2011

42000 mi

US $650
New codes, same failure as previous, replaced primary battery cable Through code replaced transmission cooler pump. Through code replaced transmission cooler pump. New codes, same failure as previous, replaced primary battery cable. 
Sep 2011

42000 mi

US $400
metal ring on drive boot had crack in it that was sending sensor bad read. Replaced ring. 
Ford Escape in Massachusetts, United States
Nov 2007 - Mar 2011
Dec 2007

49000 mi

US $81
Navigation system tracked auto behind true location. TSB issued on nav, and recalibration resolved problem. 
Mar 2011

73000 mi

US $500
Replaced U-joints. Replaced tie-rods. 
Ford Escape in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
May 2010

65000 mi

US $850
inner tie rods both sides, also had another problem included in price above - check engine light was coming on - it was a problem with the fan for the battery (hybrid). check engine light was coming on - it was a problem with the fan for the battery (hybrid). 
Ford Escape in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2014
Dec 2012

48000 mi

US $350
CD player jammed. No way to unjam it. Purchased a refurb CD player to replace it. 
Ford Escape in Iowa, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2015
Jul 2012

77300 mi

US $320
tire pressure sender inside of tire came loose and ruined the sensor. 
Nov 2012

80100 mi

US $850
diagnose and replace electric motor coolant pump 
Jan 2014

82300 mi

US $295
tonner ring cracked 
Mar 2015

89000 mi

US $980
new front wheel bearings  and new struts and shocks. Also had new brake pads on front wheels. 
Ford Escape in Virginia, United States
Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013

147900 mi

US $600
Check Engine light returned codes. Dealer replaced cooling pump for hybrid drive 
Jan 2014

149200 mi

US $350
Check engine light on. Dealer ran codes. Engine was not heating to operating temp soon enough. Replaced thermostat. 
Ford Escape in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
Jan 2014

71600 mi

C $250
Cabin heater electrical pump failed 
Mar 2014

73160 mi

C $600
Parking brake completly rusted. Rear brake rotor rusted and noisy 
Ford Escape in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

95000 mi

US $711
It was brought to a 3rd party who changed bearings which fixed the issue 
Ford Escape in Arkansas, United States
Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

195000 mi

US $15000
the transmission went out now I havemore things messed up 

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