2006 Ford Escape: jerking or lurching

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Acceleration · 81,000 miles · AZ

"takata recall" our 2006 ford escape has always revved up weird when pushing or holding the gas pedal,jerks and drives differnt,recently though it has died on us four times it used to have a p122 code or some code on it I will have to find receipt when auto place found it,but we were almost hit 2 times first times and luckily 3rd time I was parked infront of store with car on it died then tried dieing while trying to get it home,now I would not be sending this but I do see you have a recall for this problem!so I would like to know what can be done about this?please let me know thanks for your time.

Filed Nov 11, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 165,000 miles · MI

1) accelerator pedal sticks in an upward position cannot push down to accelerate as if it is frozen. After about a half hour pushing with my foot it will releases. When stopped the pedal stick again but will release but vehicle goes in a jerking motion because it is trying to stick again this happens upon being parked or driving in the city or country it happens whenever I need to accelerate. It has started doing this within the past month but as of 11/10/17 it was completely stuck in the up position and not budging 2) electrical issues- when lights are on or anything inside the vehicle lightsaber are flickering and become slightly dim

Filed Jul 21, 2017 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · OK

I have a 2006 ford escape with a deep concern and issues with the ABS (braking) system. The ABS instrumentation light periodically comes on indicating an issue with the braking of the vehicle. There is a noticeable difference in the performance while braking of the vehicle when the ABS light is "on". The experience is a sliding and/or jerking when the vehicle is in motion. Searching the internet there are many complaints surrounding this braking issue for the ford escape. This is apparent in several model years for this vehicle. This is a very dangerous issue concerning brake failure. Ford motor company and many dealerships are aware of this dangerous issue that has not been addressed.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · KS

A total and complete loss of power regardless of travel speed. This is accompanied with vehicle shaking and lurching just before the engine dies. Sometimes it will start again - sometimes not. There have multiple incidents and their frequency is increasing I.e. Almost daily.this vehicle has spent time in the shop ( not cheap) where the mechanics find no trouble/diagnostic codes and report not knowing what the problem is nor having ever encountered a similar problem before.

Filed Dec 4, 2011 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

My vehicle's emergency brake has never prevented my vehicle from moving forward under power. It doesn't hold on a hill. If you take your foot off the brake pedal after applying the emergency brake, the vehicle will lurch forward making a grating sound. Having the vehicle in park position on the gear shift is what holds the vehicle on a hill. I have had brakes checked at the dealer a number of times and they tell me that this the nature of the beast. I recently had my differential replaced to remove a howling sound in the rear of my vehicle after having the parking brake adjusted.(cost 3000 dollars) sound has diminished but not disappeared altogether. Now I wonder if the differential needed replacement. Also when the dealer did this repair, they told me that I had my right rear emergency brake pad missing and that they could replace it for an additional $300. I have not replaced it yet.

Filed Dec 15, 2010 · Acceleration · 109,000 miles · TN

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 hard. The car lurched forward again and immediately after turning ignition jumped up to 4000 RPM. Turned off car and had towed to dealership. After the looked at the car, they said they could not "verify my claim"; therefore, they could not do anything. I was charged $100 for a service call and they did nothing. In the past, my gas pedal has also stuck and had to be mashed hard to get the car to run like many other complaints I've seen here for the same make and model. I had the throttle cleaned and it stopped, but it was very dangerous and almost caused me to get rear ended many times. Today's issue with the car stuck going 80 MPH was much much worse. Looks like many people are asking for a recall that has not happened yet!

Filed Feb 17, 2008 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · KY

Vehicle's front wheel constantly pulls to the left when applying brakes has jerked steering wheel out of hand 3 times.

Filed May 3, 2007 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

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 a inoperative torque converter. The consumer stated the vehicle would stall, drive roughly and jerked on several occasions. The vehicle also would shift hard and lurch forward while the cruise control was activated.