2006 Ford Escape HEV Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,152miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Ford Escape HEV, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,152 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My son and I were leaving a parking lot when suddenly and without warning the power steering went out. I got a warning chime and the wrench light came on with the message service pwr steering on the dash. Luckily (I thought) I was near a auto parts place so I slowly drove there. I pulled in, took out the manual and realized that there is no power steering fluid reservoir to check or fill (as would have been my quick solution to the problem). Driving was slow and potentially dangerous due to inability to turn (at speed). The vehicle was initially purchased for my mom, who was 75 at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210515, filed 2019-05, 235,649 miles“Part two: note from customer: no particular dashboard light issue (except for one) worked fine until utter system collapse of car -- utter and quick death, lies lifeless on driveway,leaving me w/broken heart -- my love affair w/Ford rocked to depths. Had 3 perfect tauruses, & I never expected a $5000 fix on a car when it's been done to others with no good results. We are as poor as pickles. I have read so many exact same stories online that I believe there is a known issue & that you all will be (no offense) be hit by a class action law suit or a bunch of lemons law suits. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462903, filed 2012-06, 79,152 miles“Repair quote from journey Ford, novato: j#1: steering concern-customer states no power assist (?) to power steering & service power steering is on message center. Test drove vehicle & confirmed power steering does not work. Ran tests & pulled code b2277. Performed pin point & found epa's module & gear failing. Suggested replacing module & gear & re-testing.customer declined repair. J#1: check engine light: customer states wrench is on & brake light is on. Has been hit on rt side & repaired. Inspected vehicle & multiple lights are on in dash. Pulled codes & have codes b1239. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462900, filed 2012-06, 79,152 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hev. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked up completely. The failure felt as if the vehicle had shut off and the steering wheel was locked up. When the contact slammed on the brake pedal, the steering wheel unlocked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to find any failure. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10191643, filed 2007-05, 7,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape HEV
18 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape HEV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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