2006 Ford Escape: engine failure

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 ford escape. While driving 62 MPH over a pothole, the brakes seized and the vehicle skidded sideways. The vehicle struck the barriers on the side of the highway and spun around twice before stopping, facing the opposite direction. The driver's side and window were smashed in and the alignment was damaged. The vehicle was totaled. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a friend's business. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The dealer had not been contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2016 · Engine · 97,500 miles · CA

Engine lost all oil. There is no oil spot on the road no leak detected each oil change at 3k miles. I had gone to lunch, no problem, no noise, no warning lights. I got in the vehicle to go home and heard a loud banging sound. I immediately turned off the vehicle and towed it home. I checked the oil and it was gone. I had just had to have the transmission replaced and within 2 weeks the oil is just gone. There are 36 other reported incidents of oil being lost in the engine and ford will do nothing. The cost of a replaced engine is any where from 5ooo to 9000 dollars. If you are lucky enough to have your engine quit when you are are at work like me you can get a tow. Some have reported that the engine just stopped on the highway. Here in southern california that is deadly for several people. Ford and dot need to look into this and replace these engines. The day prior to my engine issue I had checked the oil and it was full. But the next day it disappeared . Without a trace.

Filed Mar 22, 2015 · Engine · PA

As I was traveling across interstate 86 in new york state, at 65 miles per hour, my ford escape completely lost power. Fortunately for me I was right next to an off ramp and a convenient market. When I checked the engine for signs of what could have gone wrong I found that my engine was completely out of oil. I maintain my own vehicles due to the costs of the repair shops and check my vehicles fluids regularly. There were no signs of oil loss where I had been parking my vehicle as well. When I had the vehicle checked at my local repair shop they told me it was out of time. How does a chain driven vehicle become out of time? As I researched the problem on car forums on the internet I realized that I am not the only one facing this issue. Many individuals have replaced engines in this model year at very unreasonable prices some only to have the same issue reoccur. I was fortunate that I was not in heavy traffic where this sudden loss of power could have created an accident. I hope more individuals take the time to complain so something may be done about this issue. This is not an isolated issue and the vehicle has a reputation for failure which unfortunately I did not know about before I purchased this vehicle. I work part time and can not afford to repair the only vehicle I own. I am without a vehicle due to a major company unwilling to take accountability of their inferior product. I purchased this vehicle due to the fact it was american made and assembled in the u.s. Next time I guess I buy a foreign product that at least I will receive a product that is worth my investment.

Filed Jan 24, 2015 · Engine · 89,000 miles · MA

My engine seized, there were no warning lights(oil, check engine, temp) nothing. My mechanic said that there was no oil in the car. But there was no odor of burning oil. My car had less than90 thousand miles on it and it was well maintained . What can I do?

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving 30 MPH, the transmission seized and the overdrive warning indicator illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Engine · 52,000 miles · RI

I have one question. Why are 06 ford escapes still on the road? What bugs me more is the fact ford and everyone is turning their heads to the issue. Not only have I read hundreds of complaints of engine failure, I have not seen one person say ford made any effort to fix the problem instead I only see continuous problem dating up to now involving this same issue. My grandfather who purchased this vehicle new in 06 is now on disability and now without a car after only 52,000 miles. The cause. Engine failure like the rest. No warning, no nothing. Instead a $6,000 quote for a new engine. A month before that we realized the vehicle was burning oil faster then normal but when checked there was no leak. Following that the engine blew one morning after being started and hearing a loud banging. The vehicle was turned off and would not turn back on. After having it checked they said the engine was fired and oil started leaking into the engine. Lucky we were parked but unlike most complaints iv read people were driving or on the highway when the same thing occurred. I don't think I have to tell you have extremely dangerous that is and could be. Its a problem to many ford owners are experiencing and no one has taking action. That vehicle is a death waiting to happen. How many more people need to loss money or possible their life for someone to stop this?

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 75,000 miles · IL

I was driving approximately 45-50 MPH & could no longer accelerate. Gas pedal was stuck. I realized I was able to release it by stepping on brakes or hitting the gas pedal really hard. This was under warranty in oct 2009 & the throttle body was replaced (supposedly) then again in nov 2011 I had to have it replaced but it was not under warranty & had to pay for it. It was icy out & it's pretty dangerous to slam on your brakes to release the gas pedal. Luckily there were no cars behind me. I wrote a letter to ford but they would not refund me nor was there a recall. I just had the same problem july 2014 & the dealer (supposedly) cleaned the throttle body but charged me & I called ford but again they said there's no recall. I also spent 7k in feb 2013 for a new engine.....beginning to wonder if that was a wise decision.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Engine · 78,043 miles · NM

2006 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to unexpected engine failure. *smd the consumer stated the timing chain broke with no warning, while driving on a busy highway. *jb updated 08/20/14.

Filed Jan 3, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

I always kept the scheduled maintenance on my 2006 ford escape (85,000 miles). On christmas day 2013 my husband and I checked all of the car's fluids. Everything was fine. One week later as we exited the freeway, the car suddenly started to shake, loose power and make a very loud clattering noise. The oil sensor never went off and the engine light did not turn on until a few blocks later. Thankfully, we were able to make it home. I took the car in to our regular mechanics. The damage was so bad that they had to call in another mechanic in order to try and figure what the best solution could be. They said that the car needed 4 quarts of oil even though only a week before we had checked the oil. According to the mechanics the engine needs to be replaced and other parts in the car have also been effected.

Filed Dec 11, 2013 · Steering · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH during inclement weather, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test and the mechanic stated that the electric power assist was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Acceleration, Transmission · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 75 MPH, the accelerator pedal seized. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. Updated 12/23/13*lj the consumer stated the brake would work. However, the engine would idle at high speed. The consumer believed, the problem caused the transmission to fail. Updated 12/23/13

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NY

I have taken very good care of my 2006 ford escape with frequent oil changes every 2k. I have also had a transmission rebuild that was completed during warranty in 2010. No my car is in a shop with diagnosis that the engine is burned out and needs to be replaced. $4500 for a used engine replacement. I was driving on a highway with a car filled with children and with no indication lights coming on the motor completely died while I was moving 65 MPH. I was very fortunate to pull over to the side of the road without a crash. The indication lights only came on as the motor was dying. I tried to restart the engine and it would start but then started to smoke immediately. When I have the car towed to a mechanic he said that there was very little oil in the engine. I had just added 2 quarts of oil about 400 miles before this incident and saw no leakage.