One problem related to engine noise has been reported for the 2006 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2006 Escape.
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 plenty 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.