2006 Ford Escape Suspension Problems

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

60Suspension complaints

12.9%Of all 464 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 suspension ranks on this vehicle

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92 · 19.8%

SUSPENSION60 · 12.9%

POWER TRAIN55 · 11.9%

ENGINE47 · 10.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY45 · 9.7%

Share of the 464 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Ford Escape overview page.

What owners report

“I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE WITH THE WHEEL TURNED TO THE LEFT & HEARD A LOUD CLUNK LIKE SOMETHING FELL FROM UNDERNEATH…”NHTSA complaint 10236499 — filed 07/31/2008

“- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A POPPING NOISE WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND…”NHTSA complaint 10186417 — filed 03/28/2007

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Escape have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Ford Escape: 60 of 464 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

464 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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.