VEHICLE GAS PEDDLE STICK WIDE OPEN ABOUT 6000 RPM COLD OUT SIDE WITH SNOW, 10 DEGREES F. YOUNG GIRL 2 YEARS OF DRIVING EXPERIENCE DROVE OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL TOLD TO SHUT ENGINE OFF AND PUT IN NEUTRAL. DROPPED OFF AT CERTIFIED MECHANIC HE CLEANED CARBURETOR TRIED TO LOOK AT CONTROL CABLE THINGS CHECKED OUT FINE. NO WARNING CODES CAME UP. DROVE HE NEXT DAY AFTER PICKING UP 10 DEGREES F, SAME ISSUE…
2006 Ford Focus cruise control problems
moderate 20 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FOCUS. DURING APPLICATION THE ACCELERATOR BECOMES STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY MAY HAVE TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT, AND THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS SHREDDING . SHE REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT AN EXPENSE OF $300.00 DOLLARS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 58000.
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND ENTERING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECAME STUCK IN OPEN THROTTLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MOST PROMINENT IN COLDER TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
WHEN I TRY TO START MY CAR IT DOESN'T WANT TO STAY RUNNING UNLESS I PUSH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND AT THE SAME TIME MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL WANTS TO STICK WHEN I PUSH IT TO GO. I HAD IT CHECKED AND NOBODY CAN SEEM TO FIND THE ISSUE. *TR
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. …
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 Ford Focus?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 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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