2006 Ford Escape: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · AK

Had a winter spell that brought about 6 inches of snow. When I left for work I got stuck at a stop sign and found myself unable to go forward or backwards. I therefore employed standard winter driving tactics slowly changing back and forth from reverse to drive in a rocking motion to get the vehicle unstuck. After freeing the vehicle I then proceeded to drive towards my work but the vehicle wouldn't stay in gear. Now the vehicle won't go into a moving gear except for every once in a while and only for a few seconds before it slips back out of gear and won't move. Can also hear a loud grinding / clacking noise coming from up front around the transmission.

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 Jul 12, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · 53,900 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at speeds greater than 5 MPH, there was a loud grinding noise from the vehicle. The ABS and 4-wheel drive warning lights were illuminated on the instrumental panel. The dealer was contacted and they advised him that the failure was common in that particular year, make and model vehicle. The failure and current mileage was approximately 53,900.

Filed Jan 2, 2010 · Transmission · 51,287 miles · PA

While driving our 2006 ford escape, on christmas eve, it began running extremely rough with banging, clanking and grinding noises, bucking, and jumping, with an apparent odor of gear fluid entering the vehicle. The engine light did not illuminate., and the on dash board computer system didn't report any problems, when checked. We drove it home and then to a transmission repair place, where they took the transmission apart . The transfer case was filled with metal shavings and the gears were completely stripped. The torque converter is bad and also has to be replaced. We were informed that it would have been extremely unsafe for the escape to be driven any longer in this condition, and parts were actually banging into one another and could have fallen onto the ground. We are having the transmission repaired, and a used transfer case in good condition is being installed in it. This vehicle is called an all wheel drive vehicle, but the 4-wheel drive system has never been engaged. The vehicle has never been used to tow anything, and has just 51,287 miles on it.

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 104,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately between 25-35 MPH on normal conditions; the brake warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. In an attempt to apply pressure to the brake pedal there was a grinding noise followed by a low power response. The warning indicator light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off and the four wheel drive light illuminated intermittently. The contact was able to drive with caution. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 104,000. The VIN number was unavailable.

Filed May 19, 2008 · Engine, Transmission · CT

I have had to bring my new car 2006 ford escape to the dealer (5xs) where I purchased it for an ongoing squealing problem when the car is started in the morning. Any fixes are temporary and the squeal continues on a new car this should not be happening.. My concern is that is a more serious problem like the transmission and they just are not fixing it, I have a full warranty and now I notice when I put my car in park I still move and I hit the brake but I am in park? My car is going back in again this wed the last time was just a few months ago and they had it for about 5 days... This is the last time for me.

Filed Dec 1, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 5,000 miles · MO

I own a 2006 ford escape. My problem is I have had popping and squeaking noises in the front end since I purchased the vehicle. I had taken it to the dealership several times for the noises they would always make comments like it must only be when I'm driving that it makes the noise. Needless to say when I complained enough about the problems they checked the SUV and replaced the wheel bearing at 5,000 miles, it also needed new swaybar links,at about 8,000 miles they told me they ordered them. However weeks later they still had not received the parts and I then started have problems with my brakes, when I pushed the brake on the steering wheel would vibrate. Then at 13,000 miles I had to replace both rotors at my expense because the dealership refused to pay for them under warranty( funny isn't it you have a bumper to bumper warranty till 36,000 and it isn't covered ). Now it having 18,000 miles I had to have the new rotors turned. The dealership never replaced the swaybar links. I thought if you had a a problem they could not fix it would fall under the lemon law in missouri, it is apparent they can not fix the problem. What can I do ? I have a 8 month old grandson in the vehicle everyday (well when it isn't in the shop for some reason) I do not feel safe driving with the front end problems it keeps having. I am paying 25,000.00 dollars for a vehicle that is unsafe not only to my family but to others on the highway. Please advise me on a helpful solution. Thank you for taking the time to read and acknowledge my problems with my escape.

Filed Apr 19, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · 500 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle grinds during start up if it sits for a couple of days. On 04-18-06 the vehicle began to sputter along with a delay in the accelerator pedal and the engine. The dealership admitted there were other vehicle's with the same year, make and model that has the problem. The dealer arranged an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected this week. Updated 5/16/2006 - the door ajar light illuminated intermittently. The dealer lubed the door and applied weatherstripping.