2006 Ford Focus acceleration problems

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 158,000 miles · AZ

While driving, the vehicle began to accelerate on it's own. When brakes were applied the rpms sky rocketed. Turns out it was a broken cruise control module cable that would cause the throttle to get "stuck". At the same time it was also bogging out and shutting itself off while driving. The check engine light remained on throwing a p071? Code which is associated with o2 levels.this turned out to be a broken "breather hose" which is connected to the air intake. Both parts have proven to be extremely difficult to track down. After replacing the "breather hose", ccm throttle cable, and also an o2 sensor the overall cost for parts was $300 and labor was $300. Thankfully no injuries.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. While driving at a low speed and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact almost crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The failure recurred two times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Visibility · 92,000 miles · IL

My 2006 ford vent selector that moves from defrost to vent has broken twice now. I am told it is a 600 fix but I see so many complaints about this issue why is there no recall.. Next same car the gas pedal sticks in cold weather take to a auto shop they clean throtthle body and runs fine for a bit but again a lot of complaints yet no recall why. They both happen while in motion

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Acceleration · 135,000 miles · VA

Engine speed (RPM) intermittently increases, or fails to decrease when throttle is released. Progressively worsenening. Last night, stuck at interstate speed and kept engine at high RPM. Wife semi panicked hit brakes and pulled off on shoulder. After 2 hour wait, still sticky, but driveable. Many identical reports/fixes on utube. Possibly related fault codes p0410 , p0491

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Acceleration · 102,487 miles · NY

While traveling on the nys thruway my car began to accelerate on its own. I took my foot off the gas pedal & it began going faster. At 85 miles per hour I pressed the brake pedal & shifted the car into neutral (5 speed manual). The gas pedal fell to the floor. I eventually got over to the shoulder but the car was revving extremely high. I immediately turned the car off. I waited a few minutes,started it up again & it still was revving very high. I removed the floor mat & inspected the gas petal, there was no interference. I pushed on the gas pedal several times. It now had some pressure but was a bit sticky feeling like it was catching. When I started the car up again, it ran normally. I got off at the next exit & drove it home. While driving home it began accelerating on it's own again. I had to use the brake pedal several times to keep my speed down. I took it into the repair shop & the mechanic could not find any problem. The car ran fine for about a week but then while at stop signs/traffic lights it would begin cutting out & dying. I had to put the car in neutral, have one foot on the brake & pump the gas petal to keep the car running. While in traffic it would die on me. I took it to the repair shop again. The car was running fine by the time I got to the shop. The mechanic cleaned the throttle body & the iyak was replaced. Minor carbon deposits were found but not enough that should cause a problem.the car is still running with the intermittent unintentional acceleration/high revving then lack of power/rough running. These situations are very scary because I never know when it will begin accelerating, revving/cutting out & having no acceleration...even when the petal is to the floor. My mechanic contacted our local ford dealership (all american ford) and they denied that there have been any issues like this. However, when I research online, I find many.

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · IL

When it is under 32 degrees. Gas pedal freezes up when trying a accelerate from a stopped position. I when trying to correct causes sudden acceleration.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 206,000 miles · MN

Engine suddenly started revving up and when brakes applied couldn't stop vehicle completely and lunged forward. Was able to keep control by applying brakes and getting to a parking area, when placed in park the engine went up to 50000 rpms.

Filed Nov 25, 2013 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · NY

This speed control problem nearly cost me my life the other night and fortunately no accident. I was driving on highway and it felt like peddle stuck...car accelerated and would not slow down . I kept hitting gas to try to release it, thought mat in way and it wasn't. Let the record reflect this car has this problem for many and if I get killed. Good luck ford motor co. This is the 3rd time. And everyone says its just a problem with car. Well, this problem could kill someone.

Filed Feb 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 78,000 miles · WA

My 2006 ford focus had a gas pedal sticking on two occasions. The dealer eventually figured out the throttle cable from the cruise control had kinked. The result is a pedal that completely stops and freezes. It feels like it is a lead weight. The car temporarily has no acceleration. In a congested traffic area this is an extremely dangerous situation. It most likely only happens at high speeds, because of where the kink is. This happened with no warning. There appears to be similar events happening to other owners. The dealer did not offer to fix the cable (post warrantee), but did disconnect it, after I paid $100 diagnoses. The problem has not re-occurred yet.

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Acceleration · 77,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck in open throttle position. The vehicle did not accelerate but instead, independently decelerated to 30 MPH. The accelerator pedal was released after the contact repeatedly depressed the pedal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.