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2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 219 total for the year
Median mileage
151,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 0% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that the hood un-latched unexpectedly while driving 60 MPH and fractured the windshield. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. There were no injuries. The failure and current mileage was 151,000. Rvk updated 7/15/13”

NHTSA complaint #10520100, filed 2013-06, 151,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202021%
201217%
200610%

Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

Brakes
87 complaints
Engine
43 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
10 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology