2006 Ford Escape Hybrid Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

43Engine complaints

19.6%Of all 219 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES57 · 26%

ENGINE43 · 19.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 16.4%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC27 · 12.3%

STEERING24 · 11%

Share of the 219 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE GOING ABOUT 73MPH IN PASSING LANE-HEARD "BEEP" DASHBOARD HAD RED TRIANGLE LITE UP AND A MESSAGE TO STOP SAFELY NOW--THEN CAR JUST STOPPED!! I…”NHTSA complaint 10606700 — filed 06/28/2014

“2006 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE "CAN SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING" INCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A WARNING LIGHT IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10596125 — filed 06/09/2014

“ERROR CODE IS "STOP SAFELY NOW". I WAS DRIVING, AND ALL IN THE SUDDEN - AN ERROR MESSAGE CAME UP ON DASH DISPLAY "STOP SAFELY…”NHTSA complaint 10588679 — filed 05/15/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid: 43 of 219 complaints on file (19.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid have in total?

219 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.