2006 Ford Escape Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- pedal stuck · 5 records
- accelerate pedal · 4 records
- throttle body · 4 records
- slammed pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, i went to accelerate, but the gas pedal was stuck in the idle position - like it froze up. I stepped on the gas pedal a few times until it loosened up. This has happened multiple times in the past few years about once every 2 months and typically on colder days less than 32 degrees f. After a throttle body cleanout by a licensed mechanic, it got worse. I looked on line for reviews on 2006 ford…
ODI 10561750
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving to work at about 43 miles per hour, i went to accelerate, but the gas pedal was stuck - like it froze up. I was able to pull into a parking lot, stopped the car, and slammed on the gas pedal a few times until it loosened up. This happened again a couple of days later, but i was able to stop at a red light, and again slammed on the gas pedal until it gave in. Again this happened 2 days ago on my way to…
ODI 10552635
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving to work at about 43 miles per hour, i went to accelerate, but the gas pedal was stuck - like it froze up. I was able to pull into a parking lot, stopped the car, and slammed on the gas pedal a few times until it loosened up. This happened again a couple of days later, but i was able to stop at a red light, and again slammed on the gas pedal until it gave in. Again this happened 2 days ago on my way to…
ODI 10552634
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
The first incident occurred while i was driving 65 mph on the expressway. I went to change lanes and hit the accelerator and the car would not accelerate and was shuddering. I had pull off the expressway and turn the car off. I tried restarting and it just shuddered again. I waited five minutes and tried again and finally it started and was able to shift. Two days ago i was getting off the expressway and making a…
ODI 10550511
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, my throttle or gas pedal sticks. It will not depress. I have to turn the car off and back on again. Sometimes i have to let the car sit a few minutes before it will unstick. This is very dangerous trying to merge into traffic!!! This has happened several times, and usually when the weather is cold or the engine is cold. That is the only pattern i have been able to figure out. *tr
ODI 10553834
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2006 ford escape that the accelerator pedal will periodically lock up. Ford will not address the problem. I have read that people either clean or replace the throttle body but the problem resurfaces. It would seem to me to be a defect in that part. It has always happened with me when i am in motion. Like you may take off to cross an intersection or make a right turn and it will get you just far enough to…
ODI 10440115
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Complaint of not being able to start the car in very cold weather/ gas pedal sticks intermittently although frequency of condition increases as temperatures decrease < 25f. Ford dealer diagnoses issue as a failed air bypass valve (part number: 3s6z-9f715-aa), replaced valve. Condition not cleared. Engine pedal sticks, engine rpm increases without driver input. Manual transmission only reason that driver was able to…
ODI 10561721
Fuel System, Gasoline
At approximately 5:50 am, while driving to work i experienced a problem with the accelerator pedal of my 2006 ford escape. The pedal, while attempting to accelerate out of an intersection after the light turned green, began sticking badly. After working with it for a short period of time i was finally able to get the pedal to depress. During this time my vehicle was essentially 'coasting' through traffic, i was…
ODI 10366070
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My gas pedal began to stick back around the 1st of october 2010 when the weather began to cool. It happened every now and then, at that time. As the winter progressed the gas pedal would stick more often, until the car warmed. I called a local ford dealership to inquire if they had any recalls on the gas pedal sticking and i was told no. It has been very hot in texas so i have had little problems. This date 9-6-2011…
ODI 10423957
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel tank vent system does not function properly. Fuel filler nozzle does not shut off, resulting in fuel overfilling from the fill tube and spilling out around the vehicle... Seems like this could result in a fire. *tr
ODI 10352616
Fuel System, Gasoline
Can not fill gas tank, pump shuts off every 30 seconds. Does not matter if tank is empty or not. This problem has continued to get worse over time. *tr
ODI 10366943
Fuel System, Gasoline
When i take off from a dead stop at times the gas pedal will stick. It feels as if i'm stepping on to a block of wood. I will continue to press on the gas pedal. Having to press rather hard, on to the pedal almost stomping on it. For it to finally 'release'. But now the problem seems to be getting worse. Now i will be driving (vehicle in motion) and the gas pedal will stick. It varies with the speed, so i can't pin…
ODI 10322416
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving approximately 45-50 mph & could no longer accelerate. Gas pedal was stuck. I realized i was able to release it by stepping on brakes or hitting the gas pedal really hard. This was under warranty in oct 2009 & the throttle body was replaced (supposedly) then again in nov 2011 i had to have it replaced but it was not under warranty & had to pay for it. It was icy out & it's pretty dangerous to slam on…
ODI 10617982
Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2006 ford escape xlt . For the past month or so, whenever i try to fill up my gas tank with gas, the gas pump turns off, preventing me from fueling up. I have tried different gasoline companies and the problem still exists. Everywhere i go, the gas pump will click off on me as if the gas tank is full. I have to pull out the gas nozzle, place it back in and it then turns off again. Happens over and over.…
ODI 10289507
Fuel System, Gasoline
The foot pedal to accelerate freezes up and will not release. I will be driving down the road and all of a sudden it will freeze up and i can not accelerate. I have to try and get off to the side of the road and start pounding my foot on the pedal to try and get it to release. I have had near misses of 18 wheelers and other vehicles running into the back of me on the hwy 114 i drive home every day from work.…
ODI 10265069
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 ford escape gas fills very slowly. Gas backs out the tank. Ford refuses to fix it because i am 5000 miles over warranty. Known issue since 2006.....4 technical service bulletins regarding the issue. Wants to charge me $87 to "diagnose" it, plus labor, parts, etc. Dangerous to me to have gas spilling out of vehicle because the drainage is clogged; the gas cap cover is missing, so i can only assume that it's in…
ODI 10246786
Accelerator Pedal · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2006 ford escape. The gas pedal is sticking all the time. It's not a sticking because it is stuck or needs lubed. It is a hard mechanical lock! No matter what you do you can not press down on the gas pedal. It's locked! You have to wait until it unlocks to do anything. This has been going on for a very long time. The other day it locked up on me as i was pulling out in traffic and was almost in an accident.…
ODI 10446248