2006 Ford Escape airbags problems

Filed Apr 7, 2026 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

I was in a major high speed frontal crash on April 4th. I hydroplaned on 204 and I almost died and none of my airbags deployed. I have several videos from the tow yard showing that they were still intact and didn't deploy, but this firm won'tlet me upload them. This car has never been in a wreck before, and my airbags were never recalled like other Takota ones around that time period. The wreck so serious that none of the first responders knew how I survived or on crawled out of the car to get help. The only savageable things for parts in that entire car were two floorboards and my airbags didn't deploy at all. I have suffered many lacerations and bruising all over my body.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Airbags · 43,000 miles · FL

The passenger airbag light flickers on and off and then it will stay on and a loud indication noise will turn on and off.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Airbags, Brakes · 93,000 miles · NJ · crash · 2 injuries

Driving down a street in my neighborhood when the brakes failed. In previous occurrences I was told that the calipers froze up and that the brakes would make a grinding noise. Also the computer system on the vehicle would never record the proper amount of fuel in the tank or at times engage the brakes. I am not a professional but I know this vehicle did have issues. The vehicle was in motion on a city street and when I applied the brakes nothing happened. Upon impact it appeared I hit the steering wheel before the airbag deployed. I had my seat belt on. I have driven down that city road thousands of times but it appeared this time there was a issue with he vehicle that caused this accident. Injuries were airbag related.

Filed Oct 21, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · NM

I bought the vehicle on september 4,2015 all these problem started 1 month after. Manuel transmission gets to rough at times when being shifted into 1st gear and reverse gets stuck and hard to shift, might be part of the recall no# 15s28 the engine oil seems to use 1qt a week, recently had a changed oil but continues to use the same every week, mileage is at 132467. The air bag for passenger light continues to light up and goes off when driven. A banging noise when driven on the road at rear shock absorbers are located, the shocks are still new.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Airbags · 135,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the occupant sensor service kit would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000. Updated 8/28/15*cn updated 10/14/15

Filed May 6, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 95,000 miles · OH

I own a 2006 ford escape xlt with 100,000 miles. 90% highway miles, well maintained with dealer or independent mechanic. Have all paper work. "my biggest worry is the stalling for no reason and an accident happening and this should be a recall issue". Jan. 2015 I had a intake and valve oil leak that was fixed 3 times, jan, feb and march. When I took it to the dealer in march, I mentioned that my vehicle had stalled in my driveway after a 30 minute highway drive from work. They put it on the computer and said there was no code for a stall. Dealer said ford sent them notice describing my same issue but couldn't confirm it was the torque converter. April 10th 2015 I was out of extended warranty. The stalling happened again late april, took to dealer again. Dealer said no codes again. Took straight to uncle after leaving dealer for him to look at and couldn't get the vehicle to stall after a week of having it. I've read online forums of people replacing transmission multiple times for torque converter and other issues within the transmission. Also, after 3 deer ran out in front of me 2 years ago, repairs done to physical damage and passenger seatbelt replaced twice during repairs, passenger seatbelt and airbag lights come on and seatbelt alert beeps while driving even know the passenger has the seatbelt on. I have to park, shut down, buckle seatbelt and then start again and this worked except for one time I had to repeat this a second time. Dealer said there was no codes for airbags or seat belts. Ford has not been notified yet. Also, when I bought the vehicle brand new I had the underbody sprayed but the rear wheel wells are rusting from underneath to outer body and rusting under front doors too.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 75,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while parking at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the chest that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer who stated that the failure might be related to the throttle body. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to non-deployment of air bags, during accident. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle rolled over several times. He was seriously injured and his wife was killed. *jb updated 07/27/15. *jb updated 03/11/15.*jb updated 08/23/2017

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 62,816 miles · NC

In 2011, I purchased my used 2006 ford escape. About 3 months after purchase, I noticed the passenger side air bag light would activate when an adult would sit in the passenger seat, signifying the air bag was "off" when it should be activated. Today I had my local ford dealer check the air bag to see if it worked properly. They discovered that not only would the air bag not operate properly in a crash, the seat belt would also fail to lock as it should during a sudden stop or crash. Since there is no recall issued and the vehicle is out of warranty, the cost to repair the seat belt and air bag is all my responsibility. There should be a recall issued for this vehicle and any others known to have this problem. I was told it took a certain number of vehicles to be diagnosed with the same problem before any agency would issue a recall. Even one vehicle with this problem should prompt a recall, because technically, this malfunction could cause serious injury or death in the event of a crash.

Filed Mar 11, 2011 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that as he closed the right passenger side door, the rear right and left passenger side air bags deployed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and stated that they were unable to determine what caused the air bags to deploy. The manufacturer stated that the repair had to be approved by the general counsel of ford. He had not received a follow up call when the complaint was filed. There are no recalls or warranties related to the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.