2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid, 3% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 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 right rear fender well of my vehicle is broken and cracked where the shock mounts at the top. Therefore, the shock is basically attached to nothing more than some broken pieces of the fender well. The spring is the only thing giving the vehicle any support on the right rear tire and it makes an abdominal noise when going over the slightest bump. Ford has refused to replace the part and upon further research, has told many other owners of this model escape the same thing. I understand that rust happens, but this is quite clearly a manufacturer's defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10651187, filed 2014-10, 118,000 miles“We have a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid - and just this morning, upon hearing an odd rattle coming from the right rear when dropping off my daughter at the local veterinary hospital, I inspected the right rear wheel housing and discovered, to my shock, that under the factory black inner fender undercoating, which was hanging off, the upper shock mount was almost completely perforated with rust, to the point that I could feel a flow of cold air from the A/C exiting the cabin through the perforations. I called ganley Ford as soon as they opened, but the body shop won't be open until monday. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523458, filed 2013-07, 130,000 miles“Rear subframe broke above the axle near the differential. Symptoms are grinding noise during left turns as traction control and ABS systems activate. Ford dealer estimates cost of $3=$8,000 to replace the rear subframe. ## VIN passed ## Ford Escape Hybrid awd 2006 ##”
NHTSA complaint #10915703, filed 2016-10, 150,000 miles“The right rear shock and bracket that attaches it to the car is rusting and has broken off causing a very dangerous situation. This occurred without warning and presents an extremely hazardous situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10735834, filed 2015-07, 97,800 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise from the rear passenger's wheel. In addition, the contact noticed corrosion around the wheel and suspension of the rear passenger wheel. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10526205, filed 2013-07, 116,000 milesSuspension: 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 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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