2006 Ford Escape Limited
1FMYU94166KA44575
Vehicle history report for the 2006 Ford Escape Limited (VIN 1FMYU94166KA44575). Green, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 3.0L 6-cyl 200 hp, gasoline. 133,948 mi reported. Registered in Md. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2006 Ford Escape worth?
What comparable 2006 Ford Escape vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2006 Ford Escape.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Ford Escape.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2006 Ford Escape 4-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2006 Ford Escape costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,198) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,839), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 1FMYU94166KA44575
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2006 Ford Escape.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 720 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Ford Escape, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 720
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Ford Escape.
AIR BAGS
I was in a major high speed frontal crash on April 4th. I hydroplaned on 204 and I almost died and none of my airbags deployed. I have several videos from the tow yard showing that they were still intact and didn't deploy, but this firm won'tlet me upload them. This car has never been in a wreck before, and my airbags were never recalled like other Takota on…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11729724VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sunroof on the vehicle just shattered. No impact related cause. Maybe heat.
NHTSA ODI #11664348STEERING
I was driving on the highway, when the car steering started to pull to the left, and an alarm chime was heard from the dash, and a wrench light on the dash came on, as well as a service steering system soon message appeared on the message display. This happened multiple times. I contacted the local Midland Ford Dealer about this issue, as they had replaced t…
NHTSA ODI #11662328ENGINE
The idler pulley on the subject vehicle has failed numerous times, with the mounting bolt shearing at the connection to the timing cover. Upon failure of the pulley the serpentine belt will either fail or become dislodged; when this occurs the steering, alternator, and water pump all stop operating. The vehicle becomes difficult to handle due to the loss of …
NHTSA ODI #11638533STEERING
Like so many others, I was making a sharp right turn when the vehicle stopped without warning causing cars behind me to slam on their brakes to avoid a chain rear end collision event on a busy intersection. Another driver offered help and got it restarted but the power steering stopped functioning. He pulled it off the road and I then had to drive it home. …
NHTSA ODI #11619631SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
The rear shock tower has rusted out and broken away from the frame which was conformed at a local body shop. The passenger side went first then the driver side went about a year later. There was no warning that this was happening until it broke while driving which made us lose control of the car. When we took it to a repair shop and said it was 2006 escape t…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11589912SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
Both rear shocks, mounts, wheel wells, entire length of body door panels passenger seats are just absolutely rusted beyond repair. I've gone to a couple different shops and each one said that there is nothing they can do to fix the issue. Now the vehicle when ridden in just bounces horribly wearing out bearing springs and tires are being worn out. There is o…
NHTSA ODI #11579065STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Transmission Stirring pump Spark plugs
NHTSA ODI #11562480+ 712 more complaints on record.
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1FMYU94166KA44575 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2006 Ford Escape.
Does the 2006 Ford Escape have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2006 Ford Escape. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2006 Ford Escape?
Comparable 2006 Ford Escape listings run roughly $1,900–$6,450, typically around $4,198 (from 207 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What is the 2006 Ford Escape safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2006 Ford Escape crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What fuel economy does the 2006 Ford Escape get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Ford Escape at about 23 mpg combined (21 city / 24 highway).
Data last checked 4 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.