2006 Ford Escape safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
16
complaints reporting a crash
9
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 18 report injuries (26 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2006 Ford Escape vehicles were involved in 69 fatal crashes with 51 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAffected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had… · Sep 29, 2015
- Crash riskCoolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics… · Sep 3, 2014
- Crash riskON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD… · Nov 9, 2005