2006 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
When it is under 32 degrees. Gas pedal freezes up when trying a accelerate from a stopped position. I when trying to correct causes sudden acceleration. *tr
ODI 10667373
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. While driving at approximate speeds of 55-60 mph, the vehicle began abnormally accelerating and then stalled. The contact was able to coast off the roadway and after twenty minutes he was able to restart the vehicle. The failure persisted. The fuel filter was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the fuel filter, pump and driver module…
ODI 10330474
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. While the contact was traveling approximately 55 mph the check engine warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle began to hesitate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was driven off the roadway. The engine was turned off and restarted after waiting for a few moments. The vehicle was able to operate normally. The fuel filter was replaced by a certified mechanic and the…
ODI 10325206
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal sticking due to manufactures defect in the way the gas pedal cable is designed. There was not really a crash, but we did have to go off of the road to keep form hitting the car in front of us at a stop light. The cable was frayed and was getting stuck inside of the jacket causing the pedal to stick at the previous setting. I contacted ford, i was told "too bad nothing we can do" if this problem is not…
ODI 10334785
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator pedal binds in my wife's 2006 focus. The other day it stuck open and would not release while she was on the expressway. She grabbed the floor mat and pulled it away in case it was causing it to no effect. She hit the brakes and the car wouldn't slow down. The accelerator pedal wouldn't respond to input it was jammed, after stomping her foot on it several times it finally released. Dealer claimed at…
ODI 10308384
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
After accident occurred on sept 6, 2009, i noticed that the gas pedal seems to stick especially after or during use of the cruise control. Car engine also revved in park once, and a couple of times seemed hard to brake. Car taken to dealership and diagnosed for $100. Dealership says it is not related to accident but that the throttle body needs to be replaced because the pedal is sticking and it is a safety issue -…
ODI 10308282
Fuel System, Gasoline
Dt*: the contact stated that gasoline overflowed from the gas tank on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who upon examination determined that there was minor debris in the vent hose of the gas tank. The dealer blew out the vent hose. After the procedure there were no further problems with the gas tank. There was a nhtsa recall # 06e056000 regarding fuel system, gasoline which was found…
ODI 10174534