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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  This is number 2 - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Fred - August 19 - 2:53 pm

  My wife loves this vehicle. Drives and rides nice. Economy 27 to 30 at all times. We live in the rural area with hills and various conditions. It has no lack of power. This is the second one that we have had. The 4 wheel drive is great, even on ice and snow covered roads. The 1st Escape we put 7500 miles on with no dealer service. It only had an oil service at 7000 miles. The present one has 1500 miles with no squawks. We upgraded to the 2006 because of the heated seats and sunroof. There is no difference between a 2005 and a 2006, only the option list. They both drive and handle the same.

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  Pleasure - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Tom - July 18 - 12:16 am

  Very satisfactory vehicle. Drove it cross country Baltimore to Steamboat to Park City to Boise and back averaging 70mph and got approximately 27mpg. No problems in the Rockies with always available power to climb and pass going up grades of 7 percent. In the high altitudes with no air resistance I was getting nearly 45mpg with the car fully loaded. Sound system is boomy with the plastic door panel mountings and no input for iPods or XM/Sirius radios. The NAV system is OK but GARMINS are MUCH better and more flexible. I know have 11,000 miles and everything appears to be in good shape.

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  Ford Escape - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Kevin - June 27 - 3:10 am

  Handling, gas mileage is great.

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  BILLS HYBRID ESCAPE - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Bill in Georgetown - June 24 - 12:03 am

  While driving my Escape hybrid 4x4 without A/C on, I was getting 27.4 mpg. Not too bad (for a combination highway/city) I think, however, not close to the 33 mpg as indicated on the sticker. The hybrid has a lot of zip off the line, but I must back off on the gas pedal while the cvt tranny moves up to a higher speed (not a big deal though). Its fun to drive. Parallel parking is a breeze.

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  Fun "drives different" SUV - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Ivan Alexander - May 20 - 4:50 pm

  I wanted 4WD but with electric hybrid performance, and this is what Ford Escape delivers. A fun vehicle to drive, great pick-up, but must be easy on the revs to get higher mpg; watch the in-dash screen, which becomes a kind of game of "drive different" for best economy. Really like this new SUV, meets all my expectations.

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  Who wouldnt buy this - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Mike - March 24 - 9:56 pm

  Getting just under 36 mpg average so far. I cant believe that a car this ample gets better mileage than my Chevy Prism (a.k.a. Toyota Corolla). I actually feel sorry for most car owners when I look around parking lots. One nice trick that I have learned is riding the brakes a little when descending a hill. Keeping the car under 40mph will keep the IC off and youre charging up the battery at the same time. With the federal tax credits and PA state rebate, the car doesnt cost any more than a regular Escape. I was able to get the supplier X discount, which was about invoice for the car. Its better, its cheaper to own and it costs the same as a regular Escape. Who wouldnt buy this?

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  so so savings on fuel - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Louis - March 5 - 6:50 pm

  Not told by salesman that A/C didnt work while car stopped or running on battery, must start engine by switching AC to Max. No fuel savings if engine needs to run so that the AC will work. No cargo net.

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  06 Escape - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By cfgfhgfv - February 28 - 8:00 pm

  The only problem we have had with the vehicle is that because it is so quiet deer and elk love to run in front of it. It is getting better mileage then expected for driving in the mountains. Very comfortable to drive with plenty of room for the family.

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  Love My Escape Hybrid - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Richard Devitt - February 26 - 1:50 pm

  We needed the all wheel drive feature since we live in the Sierra Nevada mountains where the roads are rough and the weather unpredictable. Since AWD is considered a premium feature the dealer told us virtually all AWD models were factory built with the full premium package. So we ended up with a car/truck that had a lot more luxuries than we wanted. Though not necessary, they make life more pleasant. As a result of the AWD, and our rough environment, we dont get anywhere near the stated mileage, but thats ok. We get about 24 hwy and 27 city mpg. Its a great car excellently put together. The biggest pleasures are the onboard NAV and the continuous acceleration transmission.

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  Chilton - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By chilton - February 26 - 2:26 am

  Drives fine except for accelerating onto highway. I drove Explorers for years, so Im getting used to a lighter-weight vehicle, but love the improved mileage. Still think the higher price in comparison to an Explorer makes the improved gas costs overrated. I have a problem with paying more (we also bought another Explorer) and receiving a lesser quality vehicle. My Hybrid payment is $100.00 more per month than our new Explorer. So its give and take.