Ford Escape Cables Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2001–2008
- Stored years
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.
Among these 47 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- accelerator cable · 20 records
- speed control · 12 records
- recall notice · 10 records
- applied brakes · 8 records
- accelerator pedal · 7 records
- control cables · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Cables
The accelerator cable appears to have gone out. The gas pedal goes directly to the floor and the engine is at 6rpm's. Called ford and even though they had nearly 500k cars recalled during the exact year my car was built they will not claim responsibility for it. In the meantime my two children were hurt because they couldn't accelerator on to the highway and then had to shut off the car. Fords solution was for me to…
ODI 10704557
Cables
2001 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice. Recall # 12v353000. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were still not available, even though they were supposed to available as of august 5, 2012.
ODI 10476347
Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact was pulling into a parking space when the brakes were applied and the vehicle surged forward causing a crash. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until it crashed into a barrier. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that they could not confirm if the crash was caused by the accelerator cable. The vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign…
Crash reported
ODI 10383272
Cables
Accelerator pedal freezing up while driving or a stop sign/traffic light. Engine is 2.3l, 4 cylinder with a 3-speed automatic with overdrive, front wheel drive, cruise control, power steering and a/c. The temperature was six degrees and it was snowing with five inches on the ground. Started car and the pedal would not moved, after 15 minutes of warming it up, it began to work, but kept sticking. Got to a stop sign…
ODI 10379136
Cables
Accelerator cable gets stuck under plastic engine cover. *tr
ODI 10335100
Cables
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at speeds of 35 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warrant. The contact was able to stop the vehicle, with the engine still revving, by placing the gear in neutral and applying the brakes. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 04v574000 (vehicle speed control: cables) and that repairs would…
ODI 10334038
Accelerator Pedal · Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. Seven days after the vehicle was purchased, it failed to start. The dealer stated that the accelerator pedal cable lines failed. The repairs were made at the manufacturer's expense. On a separate occasion, while driving less than 40 mph, the contact heard a loud revving noise. The vehicle was hesitant to pick up speed. The accelerator pedal became inoperable and the contact…
ODI 10276794
Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escape. While driving 30 mph and attempting to use the brakes, the vehicle would accelerate instead of slowing down. The only way to stop the vehicle was to shift into neutral and turn off the ignition. The dealer inspected the vehicle and suggested that the housing for the speed control could be the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that her vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10232148