2006 Ford Escape consumer reviews

I would be happy with it if it didn’t have so many problems do to someone else’s negligence. It has plenty of leg room and I love the color

It's definitely saves gas. Not a racer car but it has power. I just bought one and i think i will give it a few months and see.

The back passenger side shock absorber rusted away from the sheet metal wheel wall and the shock pushed against the tire acting like a brake. This was around a curve on a rock road, shaking me off the road into an enablement. IF YOU OWN ONE CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS.

Bought new in Aug 2006. I traveled often internationally for a decade; so low mileage per year. Great acceleration; comfortable seats; decent radio. Great cargo space. MPG was in the low thirties for years, but has dropped to the high twenties in recent years. I’ve driven it on several 400 (each way) mile vacation trips. No problems. Has done great in rain and snow. There was some rust under left rear wheel well; I paid to have it cut out. Only ongoing issue has been the weak air conditioning. No engine problems. Because parts are getting scarce for the model, I recently looked at some new SUVs. While the new cars have all sorts of new safety features, none seem to have the pick-up of my current car. And I actually prefer the simplicity of my car; so, I think I’m going to hold onto it for a while longer. It’s been one really good dependable car.

Sill trying to figure how to get more than 23 mpg on this hybrid, anyone has ideas I’d like to hear them please. I changed the plugs but being a hybrid I don’t know what else I can do.

Mine was actually a 2004 model with 178,000 miles. AWD with the 3.0 Duratec. Its reasonable on fuel and very reliable. I would still be driving mine if I had not had an accident. I hope to get another one.

Excellent grand I'm ecstatic about it and I recommend to everyone u will never go wrong at all and I'll keep driving it until I will not be able to at all.....and who knows when that will be

The mid 2000's Escapes with the V-6 3.0 litre engines are strong running and very dependable. Ny first Escape, a 2005 went 267,000 miles before a transmission issue. GREAT Vehicle !!!

This is a fun SUV to drive. Love how the back seats fold completely flat to haul furniture, vacation luggage and bags. Very comfortable seats.

I like the vehicle but beware of issues that they have. Lots of rust underneath. Rusting out where the struts are. Also the runners are rusting out. A/C went out a month ago and I had to get another compressor. The inner and outer tie rods were all ready to break and had to be replaced. Not really complaining about the work I've had to do because it is a 13 year old car and stuff happens. Just beware of the rust issues in certain Ford cars.