2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,478miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 1% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,478 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.
“The headlamp switch (stalk) on the steering wheel may be faulty. I have on numerous occasions activated the high beams without selecting that position (at least 1-2 times per day). This seems to happen more when I use the turn signal. I have accidentally blinded many people with my high beams and I'm certain it's a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10396905, filed 2011-04, 49,955 miles“About oct 15, 2010 I noticed when I put on my right hand turn signal the high beam would turn on. It did it consistently for a couple of months then stopped. Then stopped. Then started again. Seems like the trigger is when I do use the high beam is the trigger that starts the process of starting the cycle for a couple of months. It is a danger to oncoming cars as well as to cars that are in front of you blinding both.”
NHTSA complaint #10401882, filed 2011-05, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that the back up lights and camera failed to activate, which deactivated the alert chime. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10763839, filed 2015-09Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
87 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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