Overview & Reviews

Ford's first ever hybrid SUV continues into 2006 with package revisions and a newly available power moonroof.

• Powerful and efficient hybrid powertrain, large cargo capacity, comfortable interior, carlike handling, optional side curtain airbags.

• Four-cylinder engine feels unrefined at high rpm, so-so interior materials quality.

User Reviews:

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  excellent - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By bowlingball - August 5 - 12:16 pm

  Great little suv. Fun to drive and has plenty of pick up when needed. No horror stories yet.

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  Why get a hybrid? - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By DogFather - August 5 - 9:03 am

  My wife and I purchased the hybrid to increase our fuel efficiency. After 15 months, the Aux. Mode Door Actuator ceased to work. It wasnt under warranty so we paid over $500 to replace it. This offset all savings of having a hybrid. Now after 14 months, the same thing has happened again so we might as well have bought a standard Escape and saved in the long run. We found no benefit because of this in owning a hybrid by Ford.

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  Escape for less money - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Escape Owner - July 28 - 10:10 am

  The car rides very nicely. It has as much power as the V6 non hybrid Escape. It is roomy and comfortable.

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  Good Buy, Good SUV - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By geobf - July 13 - 4:33 pm

  4,000 miles in less than three months, very happy with it. Wanted a replacement for my Explorer with better fuel economy/greener. Made the move just before gas prices went nuts, found that some Houston dealers had them on the lots. Bought one with leather seats; my wife liked the ride despite the leather. Very happy with performance, just short of 30 MPG despite mostly highway miles. The A/C not running under battery is a pain, but the gas engine only stays off for more than a couple miles if you are in very slow traffic. Challenging to get above 20 MPH on the electric motor, requires a subtle touch on the pedal. Safety package/side airbags a pleasant surprise.

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  Suprise! - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Charlie Ca$h - May 28 - 6:20 am

  I really enjoy my hybrid. I got it for my wife to go to work and to run my kid around Atlanta. We have saved a great deal of money on gas. Now we challenge each other on who can get the best gas mileage. The tax credit is also great! Plus we got the zero percent interest rate from Ford.

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  4X4 Escape - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Crashboxx - April 22 - 5:36 pm

  Very nice functional vehicle. I use it for work everyday; it is very dependable and you hardly notice the transfer from electric to gas while in motion. I get a lot of looks and questions which are also fun to field. May people want to see under the hood. When the truck shuts down in traffic and runs on electric only - took a little getting used too.

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  Hybrids in ... Gas guzzlers out - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Patrick - April 8 - 6:33 am

  We took a chance; had only Hondas and Toyotas since 82. The Highlander w/4WD and Navigation system was $12k more. We get 25mpg hwy+city with the A/C on max (ie: the gas engine is always on). Seats are not deep enough for a tall person, but headroom is excellent. Tires are really noisy and wander on grooved pavement. Make copies of the navigation CDs -- we couldnt find a source to buy or update them separately -- a full set is $200! Safety package is a must have. Wish it had an option for steering wheel radio/CD controls. Time will tell if Ford can come close to Toyotas reliability.

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  Fun To Drive - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By bjronca - March 16 - 7:10 am

  Best car I ever owned. You must buy the navigation system option. We got the Premium Package. Im glad we did. It came with all leather interior and heated seats which are great. Ill never buy another vehicle without heated seats and navigation system. The ride and handling is better than I expected.

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  Real owner comments - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By peaceman57 - March 2 - 8:53 pm

  Bought this feh from auction. Mine has 180k Miles on it now, and Ive seen some on auction with 220k miles. These auction are government Auctions where they drive highway miles and do the regular maintenance. I would say the vehicle is well designed. Though this vehicle has been quite reliable, I would recommend to buy a non hybrid Vehicle. If there is a need for a major repair, expect to pay more if you need to bring it to the Dealer.

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  Escape to hybrid SUVing! - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By rgg - February 23 - 4:30 am

  I had a 2001 Escape V6 AWD. Great car, but gas mileage was not very good. The Escape AWD gets a consistent 28mpg on the highway (thats at 60-80 mph with the a/c on), and about 24 mpg in town, with a full load. (No hybrid ever gets the advertised EPA mileage in town). Performance? Only imperceptibly less than the V6 gave me. Punching the gas and bringing in an extra 40hp from the electric motor lets me pass anyone on the highway. Some people tell me, "sure, you get great mileage, but is it worth the difference in price?" Yes. The difference is tax-deductible, and with gas costing $2.50/gallon, Ill be ahead soon. Also, Im reducing our nations reliance on questionable oil suppliers.