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 💣
2006 Ford Escape transmission problems
80 complaints (17% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000.
- owner complaints
- 80
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission21
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
- Manual transmission1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Escape transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Ford Escape transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
- Risk
- If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Recall number 15V606000 · Recall details
What 2006 Ford Escape owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On Sunday May/23/2021 my car shut off suddenly with out warning after 3m of driving, the wrench orange lite came on, i was able to pull aside on the curb, turned off the car and waited a few minutes, i was able to turn the car back on, and the car restarted with out problem but the incident was there. when i got home i start looking on line for an explanation of what went wrong and i encounter that the 2006 Ford scape hybrid has been recall for stalling problems, somehow my car is not part of the recall according with the VIN number, but my car is a 2006 Ford Scape Hybrid, i don't understand why my car its not part of the recall and i hope that it did not fall under the cracks and i hope more that my car will not get stall in the freeway and cause an accident. please let me know if any additional information is need it
Abs failure. The car brakes may at times lock-up without notice. Transmission failure: the transmission acts as if it's in neutral when in both forward gear or reverse. Transmission appears to be in good repair but this issue persist. This issue appears to occur from a beginning acceleration such as putting car in reverse and accelerating or putting car in drive and accelerating. This also happens when you may be stopped at a traffic light and attempt to proceed only to have the car act as if it's in neutral. This slipping in and out of gear issue seems to only happen from a take off speed.
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.
Well, my vehicle has been maintained and up kept since day one, and before that my mother. The shifting solenoids are starting to go, which means the tyranny will eventually go. It searches to find gears and has never been beat on. This is quite a nuisance, constantly pulling over and starting it up again just to shift. Never has been low on fluids either. The main problem with the escapes is the transmission and although mine is not under the recall, as all others are, I feel that I have been outdone by ford [xxx] me over. Honestly the worst transmission issue I've seen with any model from ford, or much less chevy and gmcr or toyota. My corolla lasted longer than this one, over 200000 in fact! The fact of it is, this one didn't even make it to 200000. Wtf this started out of nowhere, no warning, nothing. Turned the vehicle on one day and it just didn't want to shift. Jw I'm looking at a 4000 dollar bill to fix it while others have had this issue as well. I didn't even pay over 2500 for this thing so for it to be acting this way when it's always been treated w respect is nonsense. I want the recall to be extended to my model as well, seeing how they all are recalled. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After driving my 2006 ford escape on the freeway reaching speed over 60 miles per hour it will stall. Starts up and when placed in gear to drive it stalls and shuts off.
Similar to earlier models 2001-2004/5. Took the car in to be checked out for cross country trip and daughter was told the sub-frame supporting the engine was rusted and car was unsafe to drive.
Tsb 07-5-6 torque converter and solenoid failed at 96000 miles and had to be replaced.happened existing the freeway and stalled in traffic
The transmission in my 2006 ford escape went out on me while I was driving. Upon on having a mechanic tear it apart, it was found that a bearing and the clutch went out in it. The same mechanic, before working on my transmission, did research and found that many other escape owners had the same problem and that ford has not issued a recall know wing that there is a problem. The mechanic found that there should be a shift kit that was not there. I also learned that no ford trained technicians would work on my escape.
I am one of many who have had their transmission go out on their 2006 ford escape - I was driving home with my son - stopped at red light - light turned green and vehicle would not move - had to call tow truck http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/escape/2006/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml
Questions about the 2006 Ford Escape transmission
Does the 2006 Ford Escape have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 80 complaints about the transmission of the 2006 Ford Escape, 17% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Ford Escape transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Escape transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V606000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Escape have bad transmission?
The Ford Escape model years with the most transmission complaints are 2010 (508 complaints), 2014 (481 complaints) and 2013 (401 complaints).
Other 2006 Ford Escape problems
Acceleration 99Brakes 68Engine 68Suspension 65Body 63Fuel system 38Electrical 34Visibility 21Steering 20Airbags 17Wheels 15Driver assistance 4Seat belts 4Seats 4Tires 4Lights 3
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