WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PRESS DOWN ON ACCELERATOR, IT STICKS/HANGS AND WILL NOT PRESS DOWN. HAS DONE THIS REPEATEDLY; MOST NOTICEABLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. *TR
2006 Ford Escape cruise control problems
moderate 86 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
86
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM 13 DAYS AGO, BUT HAVE HAD ANOTHER ACCELERATION PROBLEM AGAIN TODAY. AGAIN, VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS RELEASED. INSTEAD, CAR CONTINUED PULLING AT SAME SPEED AND THEN BEGAN SPEEDING UP. I WAS ON AN EXIT RAMP WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO USE THE BRAKES TO FIGHT AGAINST THE PULL OF THE CAR WHILE MANEUVERING THROUGH TRAFFIC TO A…
THE ACCELERATOR ON MY 2006 FORD ESCAPE HAS BEEN STICKING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IT FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS IN POSITION AND I CANNOT DEPRESS IT. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. IT WORKED FINE IN REVERSE, BUT WHEN I SWITCHED GEARS IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. WHEN I FINALLY GOT IT TO WORK, I TRAVELED ABOUT TWENTY FIVE FEET AND THEN IT LOCKED UP AGAIN. YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THE…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 Ford Escape?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 86 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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