NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2005–2007

Ford Escape HEV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 64 owner complaints for the Ford Escape HEV, covering model years 2005 to 2007. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (37), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
64 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
3 model years with data (2005–2007)

most complaints: 2006 (37 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18 complaints)
latest recall 06V382000 (reported Oct 5, 2006)

1 complaint reporting a crash (1.6%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford Escape HEV complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 37 of 64, or 57.8%. Next come 2007 (15) and 2005 (12).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Ford Escape HEV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Escape HEV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
2005	12	0
2006	37	1
2007	15	0
All model years	64	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Escape HEV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 18 complaints (28.1% of all 64), followed by Service Brakes (14) and Electrical System (10).

Components named most often in Ford Escape HEV complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Ford Escape HEV complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18	28.1%
Service Brakes	14	21.9%
Electrical System	10	15.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling	6	9.4%
Engine	5	7.8%
Power Train	5	7.8%
Steering	5	7.8%
Structure	3	4.7%
Suspension	3	4.7%
Tires	2	3.1%
Electronic Stability Control	1	1.6%
Hybrid Propulsion System	1	1.6%
Interior Lighting	1	1.6%
Service Brakes, Electric	1	1.6%
Unknown or Other	1	1.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Escape HEV recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Escape HEV, newest first. The only campaign, 06V382000, covers model year 2006.

1 recall campaign

Ford Escape HEV recall campaigns covering each model year
2006: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 06V382000
Reported Oct 5, 2006
Power Train › Driveline
Model year 2006
On certain front wheel drive hybrid vehicles, the intermediate shaft may not have been properly heat treated and may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
Consequence:
If a fracture occurs, the powertrain will lose the ability to transmit torque to the drive wheels and the transmission will not hold the vehicle stationary when placed in the park position, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the drivetrain intermediate shaft and replace it if necessary. The recall began on October 23, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Escape HEV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Escape HEV have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Ford Escape HEV, covering model years 2005 to 2007. The campaign, 06V382000, was reported on October 5, 2006 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Ford Escape HEV model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 37 of the 64 complaints in NHTSA’s file (57.8%). The next are 2007 (15) and 2005 (12). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Escape HEV complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 18 complaints, or 28.1% of all 64. Service Brakes (14) and Electrical System (10) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Escape HEV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Escape HEV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 64 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.