2006 Ford Escape: engine knocking or ticking

6 of the 464 complaints about the 2006 Ford Escape describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 100,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2022
1
2021
2
2020
5
2019
7
2018
18
2017
21
2016
5
2015
5
2014
12
2013
6
2012
1
2011
8
2010
7
2009
1
2008
7
2007
3
2006
6
2005
22
2004
4
2003
5
2002
8
2001
5

What owners say

Filed Jan 2, 2023 · Brakes, Suspension · KY · 1 injury

Well to put it lightly my rear axial the whole rear end is a mess this did not happen from normal were there is not that many miles I am very confident that if I was mot train on how to control a car if it were to go out of control at a high speed this would be a whole different story just thank how many are still on the road this year 2006 escape is a ticking time 💣

Filed Jan 9, 2021 · Engine · 168,522 miles · PA

Knocking, knocking when accelerating, hesitation.

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 100,000 miles · WI

Right rear wheel well totally rusted out, no repair shop will fix. Loud knocking when driving, can not drive afraid wheel will fall off.

Filed Dec 8, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 127,000 miles · CA

Driving down the freeway and my vehicle shuts off without warning. There is a loud knocking and shuttering noise like my whole engine is going to drop onto the freeway. I get to the shoulder and put it in park. As I try to start the vehicle again the engine/motor starts shaking yet again with a loud knocking noise and wont turn over. I had to get my car towed. My children were extremely scared and being on the freeway this issue is very dangerous and has been complained about multiple times.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Body · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving over a bump at various speeds, the contact heard a knocking noise near the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the passenger side wheel well was rusted and caused the strut mount to separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician indicated that the wheel well needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be pulled into a side parking lot and upon further inspection the contact noticed there was a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. The contact checked the oil and there was no oil in the vehicle. The contact added oil to the engine and the vehicle was towed to a personal mechanic for diagnosis. The contact was informed that there was rod failure and the timing chain was blown. In addition, the engine would need replacing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and instructed the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.