Two problems related to speed control springs have been reported for the 2006 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2006 Escape.
With the speed control engaged on the freeway, the vehicle periodically accelerates unexpectedly. I have to turn off the speed control for the acceleration to stop. This issues does not happen frequently but has occurred 3 separate times this past winter/spring.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Escape. The accelerator pedal was stuck in the up position and would not move downward unless the engine was warm. If the temperature was cold the accelerator pedal would not loosen up enough to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who cleaned a spring in the accelerator pedal and informed her to warm the vehicle before driving. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000.