Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 041601 | 11/14/2005 | 05228 | 10018745 | Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-10-18-10 | 09/14/2010 | 10036913 | Ford/mercury: mil on with dtc p0351-p0356; multiple coil primary circuit. built on or before 10/03/05. some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l engine may exhibit a mulfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with two or more diagnostic trouble codes | 04/18/2011 | |
| 0756 | 10021601 | Engine stalling on engagement/stopping. *kb | 06/11/2007 | ||
| 06166 | 10021051 | Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt. *kb | 02/27/2007 | ||
| 061614 | 10021057 | Spark knock, hard start and/or hesitation - vehicles built after 08-02-2004 with a 3.0l engine. *kb | 02/27/2007 | ||
| 06116 | 01/01/2006 | 10020173 | Possible engine damage - install special service tools prior to removing crankshaft pulley bolt - service tip. *tt | 08/03/2006 | |
| 04208 | 01/01/2006 | 0635 | 10019382 | Camshaft tick noise - 3.0l 4v engine only. *tt | 03/13/2006 |
| 19026 | 01/01/2006 | 10019081 | Mirfire diagnostic trouble codes p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, or p0304 - service tip. *tt | 02/10/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 47000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds he suddenly lost power steering and all electrical aspects to the vehicle. he was able to continue driving and went to a dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed as being the bolt on the engine had fractured causing the failure. the vehicle was repaired for the bolt on the engine. approximately 1,300 miles later the same failure occurred again. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they advised him that it was a factory defect. the vehicle was repaired for the bolt on the engine a second time. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 47,000. tb | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Less than 9 months after purchase in 2008, the engine light of my 2006 ford escape xlt v6 went on. multiple shops attempted to find the source of the problem but could not get the light off without wanting to do many step by step could be this... repairs. computer code indicated the emissions control system was malfunctioning. car remained with an expired inspection sticker for several months while differnet things were tried. finally a shop found a corroded wire, and the light went out. less then 7 months later the car battery light went on, and it stalled and died within minutes. it required 12 jumos to get it the approx. 8 miles home. the alternator and battery were then replaced. less than 1 month later the exact same thing occured. a 2nd alternator and battery were put in. 2 months later the vehicle then suddenly began flashing the engine light pulling out from a stop sign. instantly the car stopped accelerating and the front end began shaking, and making loud rattling noises, and fresh gas can be detected from the front end. it was found to have no oil, although there should have been plenty based on last oil change, and the oil light never came on. the engine now needs to be replaced. (mileage listed at failure is the engine event) | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 71000 | ||
| My wife was driving my son to school and going to work. all of a sudden the car started making a noise, the engine and battery lightcame on and the car shut down. she was in the middle of traffic. she then started the car again and she was able to pull into a gas station. the car again shut down. we had it towed to the ford service dealer. they examined it and said that our motor was dead and the engine flooded. this is the first incident we have had with the car. the ford service person quoted us for a new motor 3800..for used and 5400 for a new one. two days later he upped the price to 4800 for a used one. i asked for specifics to the failure but was not given one. again, i have had plent of oil changes and inspection with nothing indicating a problem. my mechanic checked it an is replacing it for less. i really believe their is some issues with this car. | |||
| 11/27/2008 | 59000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. while driving no more than 50 mph, an explosion was heard. the driver pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames. another driver pulled over and helped her extinguish the fire with snow. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and then later towed to the dealer from where it was purchased. the dealer stated that the motor was faulty, which caused the explosion due to the piston being blown out of place. a police report was filed. the vehicle is still at the shop and has not been repaired. the contact believes that the manufacturer should issue a recall because the defect should not occur in a two year old vehicle. there were no injuries. the current and failure mileages were 59,000. | |||
| 09/28/2008 | 35860 | 1 | |
| Since buying suv trouble with rear windshield wiper, cruise control staying engaged, & turn over cold/hot start hesitation currently voluntary recalls. ford says my suv was only affected by the windshield wiper. at 22,000 miles went to original dealer for oil change put windshield fluid ? wasn't in port or reservoir. bucking at 28,000 miles brought to other dealership during oil change. during visit told them about interior lights. suppose to check automatic transmission filter/fluid/service based on manual, but wasn't done. at other ford dealership had suv 35,830 bucking problem again and interior lighting on panels not working. was told those lights never worked or glowed? said bucking was a suspension pin in the front passengers side, only one was changed despite 4 wheel drive vehicle. ( was towed back to dealership next day 4 bucking ) ford mentioned needing new breaks soon that there was vibration and shimmy from the break pads that i was feeling? had tires done 38,177 miles & brakes 38,550 with independent mechanic non ford was told that all 4 suspension pins should have been changed simultaneously like my tires and that their is a class 1 leak from my differential/transmission-possibly just a gasket change 6-9 hours worth of labor. i contacted the ford customer service repair center i would have to pay for out of pocket despite having made note bringing in issues when vehicle was under the manufacturers warranty it is currently out. with the sensitivities to the current market felt it wasn't in my best interest to pay for the extended warranty. if ford closed who would do my work when they were suppose to do it during regular bumper to bumper full manufacturer warranty in the first place and didn't. not to mention i still owe 2 more years worth of car note & insurance to pay off this vehicle. i don't have the money to pay for repairs that should have been covered by the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2008 | 99716 | 1 | |
| Engine failed. engine of suv would rev at high rate. suv had to be towed to dealer. tow trucker driver noted that suv had been towed before because tow hook had bent frame. i told the driver that the car had not been towed during my lease. *tr | |||
| 11/06/2007 | 80000 | 7 | 08/08/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. while driving between 45-60 mph or when slowing down, the vehicle shuts off. the battery light illuminates and the contact must make 2-5 attempts to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to three dealers and none were able to duplicate the failure. the current mileage was 123,000 and failure mileage was 80,000. the consumer stated the vehicle stalls after stopping. updated 11/26/07. *jb | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 6 | 07/04/2006 | |
| 2006 ford escape xlt customer states that the seat covers had to be replaced, the car would not turn over and jerking while driving over 70 mph and rear wiper not working correctly**cc the consumer stated sitting at a stop light, the vehicle shut off. the consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but the rest of the way to her destination, the vehicle was riding rough and jerking. the dealer diagnosed the problem as a inoperative torque converter. the consumer stated the vehicle would stall, drive roughly and jerked on several occasions. the vehicle also would shift hard and lurch forward while the cruise control was activated. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/02/2008 | 46000 | ||
| At 9 months pregnant, while driving home i suddenly heard a loud thumping noise. i was close to home so i brought it there and had it towed to a dealership. they told me that there was absolutely no oil in the car, even though i had my oil changed a month before. the oil light never went on and we did not see any leaking oil. i received a call from the dealer telling me that my engine had to be replaced at 46,000 miles! he told me that i should have been checking my oil every time i got gas (at 9 months pregnant!) and it was up to me to keep up with it, not the check oil light. he told me that i should not rely on those indicators. a new engine and $5000 later and now my car leaks oil. i have been bringing it in every month to fix the leak and it always starts again within a week. this has been going on for 2 years now. i have 1 more year left for my engine warranty and i have a feeling that they will find the expensive problem as soon as that time comes. i'm so upset and frustrated with this car and even more so with the service. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact stated that a rod caused the engine to lock. the vehicle was towed to the ford dealer and they informed the contact that he needed to replace the engine. the manufacturer advised the contact that they were unable to replace the engine per the warranty since it has expired and the mileage was 44,000. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 44,000. | |||
| 01/23/2009 | 33392 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. the contact heard a loud clanking noise when he started the vehicle. the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the engine shook violently. while driving less than 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that the engine failed, but the warranty was expired. in addition, the intake valves were off, which threw the pistons off as well. the combustion chamber was exposed and caused the engine to fail. the current and failure mileages were less than 33,392. | |||
| 10/05/2006 | 1 | ||
| I have had to bring my new car 2006 ford escape to the dealer (5xs) where i purchased it for an ongoing squealing problem when the car is started in the morning. any fixes are temporary and the squeal continues on a new car this should not be happening.. my concern is that is a more serious problem like the transmission and they just are not fixing it, i have a full warranty and now i notice when i put my car in park i still move and i hit the brake but i am in park? my car is going back in again this wed the last time was just a few months ago and they had it for about 5 days... this is the last time for me. *tr | |||
| 07/09/2007 | 16197 | 1 | 06/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. while driving 45 mph, the contact felt the vehicle accelerate on its own. she removed her foot from the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. she made sure that the cruise control was deactivated by pressing the off button. the contact had to stand on the brake pedal in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. the contact inspected the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who suggested that the format could be stuck. they found that this was not the cause of failure. the vehicle was restarted and the engine began to rev. the dealer shut off the engine and replaced the throttle, however, they were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the contact is aware of the recall for the ford escape in 2005 for the same failure. the current mileage is 16,300 and failure mileage was 16,197. the consumer stated strongly urges a recall for this specific vehicle. the consumer further stated had 3 passengers in the vehicle and this was an extremely dangerous incident. updated 08/29/07 *tr | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 16578 | 1 | 02/15/2006 |
| Loud noise while starting vehicle in cold weather. idler pulley was shredding the serpentine belt and pulley was overheating. dealer replaced under warranty. *jb | |||
| 04/18/2006 | 500 | 1 | 03/25/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle grinds during start up if it sits for a couple of days. on 04-18-06 the vehicle began to sputter along with a delay in the accelerator pedal and the engine. the dealership admitted there were other vehicle's with the same year, make and model that has the problem. the dealer arranged an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected this week. updated 5/16/2006 - the door ajar light illuminated intermittently. the dealer lubed the door and applied weatherstripping. *nm | |||