2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 5% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 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.
“Ford mec pump recall, did not help after replacing part. My escape died on me while going 70 MPH on a busy highway, with my 18-month old son in the back seat. The stop safely now message appeared and I was barely able to get over 3 lanes onto the shoulder before it stopped completely, with cars speeding right past me. This was very dangerous. It happened 2 more times on the way home. This was during the last half of just a 20 mile trip.”
NHTSA complaint #10823302, filed 2016-01, 85,100 miles“Our vehicle seemingly randomly shuts off all power to the engine and the electric motor. This can happen while we are moving or stopped in an intersection. We get a message of stop safely now on the dashboard. When you are in the middle of an intersection waiting to turn left in six lanes of traffic and your car stops for no apparent reason this isn't very safe. This has happened about 30 times. Sometimes it goes a year without a mishap or three times in one day.”
NHTSA complaint #10883784, filed 2016-07, 124,000 miles“I am sitting on I-95 in connecticut and almost got into an accident. My truck just stopped. The red triangle with the explanation point came on and the car flashed stop safely . All systems are normal. This has happened 3 times this trip and I'll be lucky to get home alive.”
NHTSA complaint #10483408, filed 2012-11, 149,754 miles“The brake system is very irritating because my ABS and brake light are on at weird times and to fix they said it would cost me $4500. That's ridiculous I can't afford something like that. It also just started spitting gas out at me when I go to fill it up. Did it to me twice the other day and I have no idea what the reasoning was for that never had happen before. Then when I go to drove off sometimes the vehicle likes to make a pop noise once or twice not sure what that's all about. These cars are have more problems then they are worth.”
NHTSA complaint #10821110, filed 2016-01, 55,500 miles“The vehicle hesitates when accelerating after coming from a stop, it is not transmission, it is like it is not getting fuel. The vehicle suddenly without warning or reason shuts off all power while driving. The red triangle with exclamation light comes on with a warning to stop safely now on the dashboard and you are stranded. This has happened both while accelerating from a stop and while driving both freeway and surface street speeds, suddenly. I am afraid not only to not only drive the vehicle but having anyone in the car with me, especially making a left turn. It is not a safe vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104626, filed 2018-06, 146,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 7% |
| 2020 | 9 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 20% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 6% |
| 2008 | 27 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
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 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
10 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 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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