2006 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 90
- 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.
Among these 90 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 30 records
- throttle body · 19 records
- pedal sticks · 18 records
- pedal stuck · 15 records
- several times · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Driving on the interstate, the vehicle throttle stuck at about 75 to 80 mph. The vehicle held this speed on its own for about 5 miles. I pulled on to the shoulder and had to stand on brakes to stop vehicle. With brakes on, the vehicle was still trying to accelerate. I put escape in park and turned off auto. When i did, it lurched forward. After waiting a few minutes, i restarted car while in park with brakes on…
ODI 10370796
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and exiting a residential driveway, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. Three years prior to the recent failure, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because the accelerator pedal had become extremely difficult to…
ODI 10483737
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This mostly happens in cooler weather, i had started experiencing my accelerator pedal sticking with the throttle closed. It was mainly a nuisance at first but it started to get to the point where i could put my entire weight on the pedal without it budging. At my soonest convenience and mostly because i had a warranty on the vehicle since it was still relatively new to me, i drove to the dealer i purchased it from…
ODI 10548652
Vehicle Speed Control
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ODI 10362234
Mechanical · Vehicle Speed Control
1. During normal driving. 2. The gas pedal on my 2006 ford escape sticks and is unable to be depressed (locks) or is difficult to press down while in traffic 3. Throttle body was replaced by ford two years ago after a similar problem but it is happening again and we were almost rear-ended trying to merge onto a highway ramp. *tr
ODI 10361691
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
Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford escape - gas pedal sticks and is hard to press down, especially when it's cold outside. Noticed at approximately 55,000 miles. Have noticed many similar complaints on the internet. *tr
ODI 10376819
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving along at various speeds, the gas pedal sticks in the up position. If you need to speed up the pedal wont move. It is locked in the idle position. This almost caused a major accident when i could not speed up to get out of the way of an 18 wheeler. It nearly ran over me. The pedal has stuck at least 15 times since i have owned the vehicle. Dealer says nothing is wrong with this vehicle. I have checked online…
ODI 10535945
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the accelerator pedal got stuck, causing the vehicle to decelerate in traffic. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and a local mechanic. Neither could diagnose an issue with the vehicle. The contact stated the failure did not occur often. The failure mileage was 80,000. ..updated 11/14/12 *bf the consumer stated the pedal has…
ODI 10466503
Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator on my 2006 ford escape has been sticking on numerous occasions. It feels like it locks in position and i cannot depress it. The first incident happened when i backed out of a parking spot. It worked fine in reverse, but when i switched gears it would not go forward. When i finally got it to work, i traveled about twenty five feet and then it locked up again. You never know when the accelerator is…
ODI 10372149
Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford escape. Gas pedal sticks. Accelerating - began at about 55k miles. Does not matter at what speed - can be 5 mph or 60 mph on the freeway. Vehicle cannot accelerate to get out of the way of other vehicles. Car usually needs to be turned off and sit for a period of time - 5 to 10 minutes, occasionally can hit on the gas pedal hard over and over to get it to re-engage. Car at 85k miles now, still happens…
ODI 10365896
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal would get stuck when you were driving. Had to have it replaced. It cost four hundred dollars (i think). Was told there were no other issues like this. Its been a couple of years now. Saw recently there are other complaints for this issue (online). Thanks *tr
ODI 10504333
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond and once it engaged, the vehicle lunged forward violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10483444
Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford escape 4door. Gas pedal sticking when car is cold, sometimes even after car is warmed up, will be at stop sign or light and gas pedal stuck to floor not coming up to accelerate. My sister had same problem with her 2006 ford focus. *tr
ODI 10311644
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal on our 2006 ford escape locks up at random times, causing an inability to press on the gas pedal. The vehicle becomes instantly inoperable. The only way to get the pedal to unlock, is to get to the side of the road and turn the vehicle off and on a few times. The consequences of such actions are obviously dangerous to say the list. We have taken the car to the ford dealer and they found nothing wrong.…
ODI 10304739
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Incidents of the accelerator sticking without allowing the driver to accelerate has been noted on multiple occasions. This has been an ongoing problem and is very dangerous due to the fact a driver could be trying to enter traffic, get partially into the lane then the accelerator sticks and you have cars coming toward you at 30-70 mph. I lived in fl when i first noticed this happening. Noticed a pattern: only does…
ODI 10479230
Vehicle Speed Control
My gas pedal sticks while trying to accelerate when it is cold outside. When i try to press on the gas, the pedal will not budge unless i press extremely hard. This problem will last until the car warms up. This is extremely problematic in the snow! *tr
ODI 10374612
Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2006 ford escape home from a friend's house with the cruise control on when i noticed a strange odor, like something was burning. I came to a stop behind another vehicle. I wasn't sure the smell was coming from my truck until i turned onto my street and noticed smoke. I grabbed some bags out of the truck and popped the hood. White smoke started pouring out. I went into the house and called 911. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10281027
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not accelerate and the pedal would intermittently become stuck in the idle position. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
ODI 10342631
Vehicle Speed Control
Ford escape-accelerator pedal sticking; appears isolated to cold weather. Initial extra pedal force is necessary to push through "sticking" in order to attain desired speeds. This causes more than desired acceleration, and speed. Not safe; especially on snow, iced surfaces. *tr
ODI 10255158
Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal stuck within 1/10 mile of travel on cold morning. First happened in january 2009. Has happened twice in january 2011. Car idled, but could not accelerate while traveling. Coasted to stop in right lane. Repeated pressing produced no response. After about 5 minutes in each instance pedal became operable.
ODI 10376069
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator pedal sticks annoyingly at slow speed part throttle and when starting out. Appears related to very cold temperatures. Requires tapping the pedal sharply with your foot to overcome the resistance without over-accelerating the vehicle. Problem disappears after engine has warmed up. *tr
ODI 10259388
Frontal · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving with my cruise control on. I tapped my brakes to disengage my cruise control and they locked long enough to send me into a fishtail. I over-corrected to come out of the fishtail and the escape started rolling. The airbags never deployed even though the escape rolled six times and was totaled while still under factory warranty. My daughter received some minor scratches on her hands. I dislocated my left…
Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10253706
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that whenever she depresses the accelerator pedal, it sticks and does not move. The pedal is very difficult to depress when driving various speeds. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, she cannot move the vehicle. The dealer advised her to schedule an appointment with them and they would charge $100 to diagnose the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10244047