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.
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Interior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Since buying suv trouble with rear windshield wiper, cruise control staying engaged, & turn over cold/hot start hesitation currently voluntary recalls. Ford says my suv was only affected by the windshield wiper. At 22,000 miles went to original dealer for oil change put windshield fluid ? Wasn't in port or reservoir. Bucking at 28,000 miles brought to other dealership during oil change. During visit told them about…
ODI 10249487
Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator pedal sticks and will not move until after several tries. This has only happened three or four times, but it is scary when it does. *tr
ODI 10232590
Vehicle Speed Control
When i accelerate from a stop, and need to hit the brake shortly thereafter, the car slows, but then "bolts forward" and it requires me to put on the brakes much harder than i would for the speed i am going, in order to avoid colliding with someone in front of me. This has been happening now for years, and when i take it to the repair shop, they can find nothing wrong. I have been putting up with it, because i had…
ODI 10401888
Vehicle Speed Control
At about 45,000 miles my gas pedal started locking up when i try to press it down. It appears that it happens more when it is cold or the car has been sitting. *tr
ODI 10291312
Vehicle Speed Control
When the outside ambient temperature is below 50 degrees f, the accelerator pedal is stuck in the up position/no throttle and inoperable. This issue only seems to occur in colder months of the year. When first trying to press the accelerator pedal down, it gives resistance as if it's completely stuck. Forcing more pressure onto the pedal will make the pedal depress slightly, however, the vehicle does not…
ODI 10343612
Vehicle Speed Control
On this particular incident i had let my car warm up since it was winter i pulled out of my driveway my car did fine but when i came to stop sign to go out of my neighborhood my pedal moved just enough to get me onto highway that was at the bottom of a hill. Luckily there was are car coming so i could coast of the side of the road. It felt like someone had put a brick under the gas pedal. This was the worse case…
ODI 10467851
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle and the contact was unable to depress pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was unknown but replaced the throttle. The failure recurred and vehicle was repaired a second time. The contact also stated that on another occasion while driving over a road bump, the vehicle…
ODI 10467907
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape xls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to higher speeds. The cruise control disengaged and the vehicle decelerated after being shifted into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired once…
ODI 10451433
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator was sticking in the up position. Took great force to free it from the up position to give the vehicle gas. As this vehicle has a manual transmission, it was a major safety concern. Dealer said they knew of other problems with the throttle body. Replaced the throttle body under warranty and the problem was resolved. *jb
ODI 10183107
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck while driving 35 mph and above. The vehicle was merged to the shoulders and the contact had to use their hand to pull up the accelerator pedal, causing it to exhibit an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they were unable to find a failure. The manufacturer was not notified.…
ODI 10471253
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
2006 ford escape xlt customer states that the seat covers had to be replaced, the car would not turn over and jerking while driving over 70 mph and rear wiper not working correctly**cc the consumer stated sitting at a stop light, the vehicle shut off. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle, but the rest of the way to her destination, the vehicle was riding rough and jerking. The dealer diagnosed the problem as…
ODI 10191100
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2002 ford escape. In 2006 it caught on fire after being parked for 18 hours. Ford told me to contact the main office in detroit. I did. They had me contact the dealer in which i purchased both my escapes. The fire was caused by a faulty abs. West-herr ford of hamburg n. Y. Came and towed my escape to their collision shop. They called me up and said they misplaced my keys, so i gave them my spare set. Days…
Fire reported
ODI 10232700
Engine · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle grinds during start up if it sits for a couple of days. On 04-18-06 the vehicle began to sputter along with a delay in the accelerator pedal and the engine. The dealership admitted there were other vehicle's with the same year, make and model that has the problem. The dealer arranged an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected this week. Updated 5/16/2006 - the door ajar light…
ODI 10155665
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
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would become stuck when depressed, causing the vehicle to stop accelerating. The contact stated that the intermittent failure was most prominent when driving in the colder weather. The contact resolved the failure temporarily by continuously pumping the accelerator pedal until it would release. The vehicle was not taken to a…
ODI 10468194