The 2006 Ford Escape has 3 recalls, all affecting hybrid or powertrain systems, with the most serious being a coolant pump failure in hybrid models that can cause the hybrid electronics to overheat and shut down, stalling the vehicle in traffic.
The other two recalls also apply to drivetrain components. On hybrid trims, a front driveline shaft can fracture while driving, which may cause a sudden loss of drive power. Separately, vehicles of this generation that had their CD4E automatic transmission replaced with a remanufactured unit may have a shift lever that can disengage from the transmission, leaving the driver unable to change gears and causing the gear indicator to show the wrong position.
At a glance
What can fail
The shift lever bolt on remanufactured transmissions may not be tight enough, causing the shift control lever to unexpectedly disconnect from the transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the shift lever bolt or replace the shift lever assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, causing the hybrid electronics to overheat.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant Pump with an improved brushless pump at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The intermediate shaft in the front driveline may not have been heat-treated properly during manufacturing, causing it to fracture while driving. A broken shaft stops power from reaching the wheels and prevents the transmission from holding the vehicle in Park.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the intermediate shaft and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
