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P0106 on FORD ESCAPE

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2013, 2016

What P0106 Means on Your FORD ESCAPE

Real FORD ESCAPE Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"For the past 2 years car is having identical issues with Ford recall 14S17 in a 2013 Ford Escape. Getting error code P0106 and have had MAF sensor replaced twice."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 05/12/2021

"My vehicle stalls and chugs. this happens while i'm driving and stationary.ford did have a recall for a map sensor manifold issue back in october of 2014 for ford escapes with this description . the code is p0106 ."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/15/2021

"Experiencing the same exact issues as nhtsa campaign number: 15v813000. ford keeps looking into this problem but say nothing is wrong with the car. car stalled several times in live traffic and almost caused a crash. engine shuts off unexpectedly when driving."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ENGINE • Filed 03/01/2018

"Starting around 6,500mi, escape would not start without a jump start. after several days of calling tow trucks for these jumps, took it into ford dealership. they swapped battery and said that's all it needed. after a week, escape engine cut out at while stopped at red signal light."

— 2013 FORD ESCAPE owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 04/25/2013

"2016 escape with no history or problems prior to events here. during a trip from home approximately 50 miles away vehicle operated just fine. after a 5 min stop, i re-entered and started the vehicle."

— 2016 FORD ESCAPE owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE • Filed 02/13/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0106 on FORD ESCAPE

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20%
20%
20%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
4
2016
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0106 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026