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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1FMYU93196K••••••2006 Ford ESCAPE
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2006 Ford ESCAPE build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
390on the model
147builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Structure 5Suspension 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
VisibilityJun 2025
Sunroof on the vehicle just shattered. No impact related cause. Maybe heat
Power TrainDec 2017
Similar to earlier models 2001-2004/5. Took the car in to be checked out for cross country trip and daughter was told the sub-frame supporting the engine was rusted and car was unsafe to drive
SuspensionSep 2016
While driving my vehicle on a highway, I could here a loud clunking sound coming from the rear. After investigating, it was visibly noticeable that the shock tower on the rear passenger side rusted completely off the vehicle. This allowed the wheel to bounce freely and the shock…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2016
A couple months ago, I bought a 2006 ford escape, but within a short time it started shutting down with no warning. I lost all power (steering and brakes) and had to pull the emergency brake to stop. Thank god I was near a parking lot and there was no cars coming. Now, every…
Service BrakesJul 2011
The contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at speeds greater than 5 mph, there was a loud grinding noise from the vehicle. The ABS and 4-wheel drive warning lights were illuminated on the instrumental panel. The dealer was contacted and they…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMYU93196KB01918 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.