2006
Ford Escape

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$24,930
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Available trims

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  • 4dr 2.3L XLS Manual
    Starts at
    $19,380
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.3L XLS
    Starts at
    $20,070
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.3L XLS Manual 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,130
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.3L XLS 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,820
    21 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.3L XLT
    Starts at
    $22,535
    22 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 3.0L XLT
    Starts at
    $23,390
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 3.0L XLT Sport
    Starts at
    $24,185
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 2.3L XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $24,285
    21 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 3.0L Limited
    Starts at
    $24,930
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 3.0L XLT 4WD
    Starts at
    $25,140
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 3.0L XLT Sport 4WD
    Starts at
    $25,935
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr 3.0L Limited 4WD
    Starts at
    $26,680
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

153-hp four-cylinder
Available 200-hp V-6
Available Intelligent automatic 4WD
Optional Safety Canopy rollover protection
Hybrid powertrain available

The good & the bad

The good

Carlike maneuverability
V-6 performance
Interior space
Hybrid is most fuel-efficient SUV
Hybrid has low emissions

The bad

Driveline noise
Short seat bottoms
Construction quality
Hybrid brakes not linear
Hybrid power-flow/navigation screen too small
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Ford Escape base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 76 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.9
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

By Brown from Fayetteville North Carolina
Owns this car
May 27, 2023

I never knew my ford escape would take me a far

I love fords they are very awesome and I didn’t no it was going to take me as far as it could with no problem I will always stay with fords
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By boaz niwamanya from kampala
Owns this car
April 13, 2022

great car

i like my ford majorly for two things, ground clearance and ability to move on every road terrain . and this is in comparison with other cars.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Ford Escape?

The 2006 Ford Escape is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Limited (2 styles)
  • XLS (4 styles)
  • XLT (4 styles)
  • XLT Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Ford Escape?

The 2006 Ford Escape offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2006 Ford Escape?

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Is the 2006 Ford Escape reliable?

The 2006 Ford Escape has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Ford Escape owners.

Is the 2006 Ford Escape a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Ford Escape. 85.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 76 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 4.2

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