2006 Ford Escape Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Ford Escape, 3% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On my 2006 Ford Escape I almost died on highway because the subframe on passenger side of the Ford broke. Upon looking up information I noticed that their was a recall for Ford escapes 00 _04 but that Escape is the same frame and structure. I never owned a car that the frame was suppose to brake like that. I hope nobody ever gets hurt but this.problem should be addresses because that car is very popular.”
NHTSA complaint #11110376, filed 2018-07, 13 miles“My back wheel well housing has rusted away on my Escape 2006 I have been waiting two months for Ford to send the part they raised the price from 160 dollars to 707 dollars in those two months how can they do that when the part was faulty to begin with why is the government not protected the consumer from this type of fraud from Ford.”
NHTSA complaint #10663546, filed 2014-12, 78,000 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“When driving I started noticing a loud banging sound starting when driving over small bumps in the road. In taking the vehicle to the local Ford dealer repair shop for an oil change we had them check out the sound that I heard. They pointed out the right, passenger side rear wheel well. At this time we were told the repair was not an immediate repair that was needed but would need to be repaired. We planned to wait until the local roads were repaired from the pot holes developed through winter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703786, filed 2015-04, 98,000 miles“Excessive wheel hub corrosion, shock freed and damaging interior and exterior wheel hub area. Not driving vehicle at this point, too dangerous. Advised by several mechanics to contact Ford motor with complaint. Ford motor call center took information and hung up on me. Would not direct me to supervisor. No recall at this point for 2006, but many complaints in former years regarding the same issue. Very dangerous situation and may have caused a tragic accident. If agency would like pictures, please contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #10596545, filed 2014-06, 146,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018938Jan 1, 2005Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 20 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 22 | 1% |
| 2017 | 76 | 3% |
| 2016 | 32 | 3% |
| 2015 | 25 | 2% |
| 2014 | 46 | 2% |
| 2013 | 33 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 7 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 3% |
| 2005 | 98 | 7% |
| 2004 | 34 | 7% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsFuel system
36 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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