CarComplaints.com Notes: With solid trends of engine failure — $4,500 to fix at 85,000 miles avg — AND transmission failure — $3,000 to fix at 75,000 miles avg — we can't recommend the 2006 Ford Escape to anyone except your worst enemy.
1.9
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,000 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 40 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the shock retainer was fractured and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shock retainer had excessive rust and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
- Cedar Park, TX, USA
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- Cedar Park, TX, USA