2006 Ford Escape Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 14%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,400miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Ford Escape, 14% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased new 2006 Ford Escape,maintained and garaged no rust on car anywhere. .last week noticed loud noise right passenger wheel.brought to my shop he said unrepairable rusted wheel well.when I brought to Ford dealership they confirmed that this was the problem and the cost to repair was more than car was worth. I feel 10 years is not acceptable for the life of a car.”
NHTSA complaint #10849831, filed 2016-03, 160,000 miles“Began to notice a rattling noise/clunking in right rear corner of vehicle. Took the vehicle to our mechanic who told us that the right rear wheel well was completely rusted through and the shocks were exposed. Only the right rear wheel was rusted. Informed by our mechanic that the vehicle was not safe to drive and we would need to have it towed to the body shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10593774, filed 2014-05, 128,400 miles“My daughter was alerted to a problem when loud banging noises started recently when driving under normal driving conditions. Upon inspection by a mechanic, he discovered that the passenger side and driver side rear wheel wells body parts and shock absorber mounts have significant rust damage. Our vehicle is well maintained according to the manufacture's schedule and as recommended by the Ford dealership service department. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995616, filed 2017-06, 123,736 miles“While driving I heard a loud noise then shortly after heard something rubbing then very shortly after my left rear tire blew out. I stopped to look and it looks like the area where the rear strut attached to the body completely rusted away. The car is most likely not repairable.”
NHTSA complaint #10683400, filed 2015-02, 120,000 miles“The right rear fender wall has totally rusted out to the point the shock is not even attached to the frame. Internet search has shown this is happening on many many of these 2004-2006 Ford escapes. We we're lucky to discover the defect before someone was hurt.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 | 20 | 8% |
| 2021 | 92 | 26% |
| 2020 | 671 | 41% |
| 2019 | 12 | 2% |
| 2018 | 20 | 1% |
| 2017 | 62 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 2% |
| 2015 | 36 | 3% |
| 2014 | 84 | 4% |
| 2013 | 87 | 3% |
| 2012 | 68 | 11% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 84 | 4% |
| 2009 | 32 | 2% |
| 2008 | 41 | 2% |
| 2007 | 18 | 7% |
| 2006 | 63 | 14% |
| 2005 | 434 | 31% |
| 2004 | 138 | 28% |
| 2003 | 121 | 22% |
| 2002 | 87 | 8% |
| 2001 | 54 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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