2006 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2006 Ford Freestyle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid | 2006 Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 219 | 1,300 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 23 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–29 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape Hybrid | Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 602 |
| Power Train | 18 | 484 |
| Engine | 43 | 114 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 144 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 84 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 85 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 57 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 30 | 228 |
| Brake problems | 26 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 12 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 50 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 417 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 86 |
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.