2006 Ford Escape fuel system, gasoline problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2006 Ford Escape — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 31, 2014
“While driving, I went to accelerate, but the gas pedal was stuck in the idle position - like it froze up. I stepped on the gas pedal a few times until it loosened up. This has happened multiple times in the past few years about once every 2 months and typically on colder days less than 32 degrees…”
filed Jan 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Slow fuel fill and/or dtc p0451. *nj
08-5-5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 20082005-2008 escape hybrid and 2006-2008 mariner hybrid vehicles are not e-85 compatible. *nj
19956 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2007Cold climate slow fuel fill. *nj
07111 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 19, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 60 | 27% |
| 2021 Escape | 43 | 13% |
| 2020 Escape | 116 | 7% |
| 2019 Escape | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 Escape | 11 | 1% |
| 2017 Escape | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Escape | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 Escape | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 39 | 1% |
| 2012 Escape | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 Escape | 33 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.