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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  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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  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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  Excellent 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Jim - February 4 - 2:16 pm

  I have been achieving 90% mpg that the EPA rates for the Escape Hybrid in city driving. The area I live in has many hills and has a variance of speed limits from 20mph to 45mph. I believe that I would achieve or better the EPA rating if there were less hills and speed limits of 30mph or lower. I also drove 1500 miles on a trip and average around 29-30 mpg and that included mountain driving in Tennessee and North Carolina. So far I am really pleased with the Ford Escape Hybrid.

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  Plymouth Rock - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By Dexter Olsson - November 9 - 3:33 am

  The Ford Escape Hybrid has been a totally satisfying experience. Even with full time AWD the gas mileage is excellent. However, it is very important to follow instructions in the manual. Consistency is essential. In fact, using cruise control as much as possible gives significant mileage improvement. The car handles and rides very well, no doubt due in part to the low placement of the large battery between the rear wheels.

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  Love my Hybrid Escape! - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By LGIII - October 3 - 10:50 pm

  Love the mileage, 33 mpg average, and the 10,000 oil change intervals. Would certainly buy another in the future. Ford quality has improved a lot since my first Ford in 1972. My last Ford was a 1994 Explorer I bought new and had 189,000 miles on it when I sold it.

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  I Love This Car! - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By egiardie - August 22 - 7:06 pm

  Two weeks ago, I traded in my 2003 Mazda Tribute and purchased a 2006 Ford Escape AWD Hybrid. Ive never posted a review of anything Ive purchased before, but I just had to do so this time around because I LOVE THIS CAR! It handles great, is very comfortable and is averaging 25-28 mph in the rural country driving I do - where my Mazda Tribute had averaged about 20 mpg (city driving would provide even higher mpg for this vehicle). I feel great knowing that Ive purchased a car with the new hybrid technology that will allow us to decrease our dependency on an ever dissipating oil supply.

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  Excellent, fuel saving vehicle - 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid
  By BKmonkey - August 11 - 9:23 am

  What an excellent vehicle - great response when driving and nice fuel savings. For folks wanting the space and feel of a SUV - with superb fuel economy - this is your car.