2006 Ford Escape fuel system problems

Filed Jul 21, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · AZ

My steering started locking up and now my vehicle will stall and shut completely down while doing 65 miles an hour and now it won't run at all

Filed Oct 15, 2016 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · IN

In 2013 the throttle would either stick and not allow you to go, or as your driving it would not go to the idle position. This happens when the weather gets cold. We had the throttle body assembly replaced at the time, now in 2016 the same thing is happening again. We are very frustrated with ford motors and the dealership. This is a costly fix and must be done again for the safety of ourselves and others. Please help us if you can.

Filed May 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · MO · fire

My friend borrowed my 06 ford escape, which had not shown any mechanical issues. Shortly after getting on the interstate hwy, the gas pedal stuck to the floor and rapidly excellerated to 85 MPH plus, without warning. It is a 6 lane hwy and was saturday. Putting the vehicle in neutral and using both the brake and the e brake, while trying to maneuver traffic to get to the shoulder, as a tractor trailer rig was barreling by unaware. This was an extremely dangerous situation. It is miraculous that no one was hurt. The brakes smoked and the fire department was called as a precaution. It had to be towed. Upon researching further, we discovered all the complaints about the throttle body problems. I am disappointed that there have been no warnings about this issue. Will someone have to die, before any actions are taken? It seems as though prevention would go further, rather than reacting to only the extremes of death and dismemberment. I am suggesting that ford take a proactive position here and notify ford escape owners. Fix the issue!!!

Filed Dec 26, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 127,000 miles · CO

On several occasions after getting off the highway onto an exit ramp my vehicle has died with no check engine lights, it also shuts down when making a hard turn at slower speeds. I have had issues with the accelerator sticking when it is cold outside (several times having to manually shut off engine and coast to a stop in snow). I have currently started experiencing a #3 misfire and am currently waiting for parts to come. I have already replaced all spark plugs and number 3 ignition coil. I am waiting for other 3 coils to come in. If still shooting will try replacing seals. It also was "burning" oil then started to have an actual oil leak from main seal. I do the repairs myself and apparently these are known issues. I complained to ford about the sticky accelerator and got no reply. It also makes a tapping sound from the cam shaft which I found out is typical of ford escapes.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle near the fuel pump. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 134,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. The contact stated that the stop safely now warning message displayed after driving the vehicle for approximately 30-45 minutes. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery pack fan kit and the traction auxiliary mode actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system), but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Fuel system · 163,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 163,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford escape. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the coolant temperature warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired because the part was unavailable. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v526000 (hybrid propulsion system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · SC

The gas pedal sticks and could not be pushed down unless you slammed on it. This occurred several times, and eventually stuck completely. The ford dealership in lynchburg, va, replaced the throttle body. Now, two years later, the same problem has occurred.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 134,000 miles · OH

My 2006 ford escape gas pedal is sticking down when temperature outside is very cold. I could not accelerate. Very dangerous.