One problem related to subframe/mounting bracket 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently merged into the right lane without warning. As a result, the contact decelerated to approximately 10 mph, when the cv axle detached from an undisclosed location of the vehicle. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side subframe had rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.