2006 Ford Escape Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 8%of 464 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ford Escape, 8% of the 464 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In 2013 the throttle would either stick and not allow you to go, or as your driving it would not go to the idle position. This happens when the weather gets cold. We had the throttle body assembly replaced at the time, now in 2016 the same thing is happening again. We are very frustrated with Ford motors and the dealership. This is a costly fix and must be done again for the safety of ourselves and others. Please help us if you can.”
NHTSA complaint #10916265, filed 2016-10, 128,000 miles“While driving, my throttle or gas pedal sticks. It will not depress. I have to turn the car off and back on again. Sometimes I have to let the car sit a few minutes before it will unstick. This is very dangerous trying to merge into traffic!!! This has happened several times, and usually when the weather is cold or the engine is cold. That is the only pattern I have been able to figure out.”
NHTSA complaint #10553834, filed 2013-11, 92,500 miles“Gas pedal sticks whenever temperature falls below freezing. Had issues since car was new in 2006, but this week issue is much worse. Normally you can push hard on the gas pedal and get it to work. This week I have to wait for the car to warm up before I can drive, the gas pedal will not budge. I've read other complaints that this is a faulty throttle body and would like to know what Ford plans to do about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10553506, filed 2013-11, 120,000 miles“The gas pedal was stuck in the up position and my husband was unable to accelerate. This was an 3:45 in the morning in about 60 degree weather. In doing some online research, I have found that this is a common problem with the butterfly valve in the throttle system. Luckily there are very few people on the road at that time of the morning. If this had happened in heavy traffic, he could have been hit from behind.”
NHTSA complaint #10544266, filed 2013-09, 97,000 miles“Noticed my garage smelled of gas. Found drips of gasoline under my 2006 Ford Escape. I found that the fuel line under the second plastic strap from the fuel tank, the line has a small slow leak. It appears the plastic straps wore a hole in the line.”
NHTSA complaint #10475898, filed 2012-09, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10024841Mar 1, 2008Slow fuel fill and/or dtc p0451.
- 10023278Nov 7, 20072005-2008 escape hybrid and 2006-2008 mariner hybrid vehicles are not e-85 compatible.
- 10022672Sep 19, 2007Cold climate slow fuel fill.
- 10022235Dec 1, 2006Slow fuel fill due to clogged vent.
- 10019803Apr 29, 2006SLOW FUEL FILL.
- 10018057Oct 7, 2005Slow fuel fill - repeat filling station pump shut-off.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 8% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 7 | 7% |
| 2022 | 87 | 37% |
| 2021 | 75 | 21% |
| 2020 | 199 | 12% |
| 2019 | 26 | 4% |
| 2018 | 57 | 3% |
| 2017 | 94 | 3% |
| 2016 | 71 | 6% |
| 2015 | 57 | 5% |
| 2014 | 137 | 7% |
| 2013 | 287 | 10% |
| 2012 | 160 | 26% |
| 2011 | 284 | 22% |
| 2010 | 508 | 25% |
| 2009 | 203 | 12% |
| 2008 | 60 | 3% |
| 2007 | 23 | 9% |
| 2006 | 36 | 8% |
| 2005 | 62 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 37 | 4% |
| 2001 | 55 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Ford Escape
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsBrakes
68 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsEngine
47 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsWheels
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Ford Escape
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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