1. Ford Escape
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  3. 2002
  4. Accelerator Pedal

2002 Ford Escape Accelerator Pedal Problems

9
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.

Among these 9 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
60–100k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 15, 2014 · 78,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal intermittently became stuck when it was engaged. The contact had to continue applying pressure to the accelerator pedal in order for it to be released. While driving in reverse at 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated backwards over a curb and crashed into an electrical pole. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger were not…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10626579

  • April 1, 2013

    Accelerator Pedal

    2002 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle has acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated the accelerator pedal became stuck and burned out the catalytic converter, and the intake valves cracked as well.

    ODI 10508009

  • October 26, 2008 · 76,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    I was driving home from work when i noticed the gas pedal remained stuck to the floor. When i had the dealer check it, they noticed that the accelerator cable was severely frayed and that if i kept driving in that condition, it would be very dangerous. *tr

    ODI 10246895

  • February 7, 2005 · 69,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    2002 ford escape experiencing problems with accelerator even after recall repairs were performed.*mr recall campaign, performed on 02/07/05 and still having problem. The accelerator stuck wide open while traveling down the highway. On 03/22/05 the accelerator stuck again. *bf *nm

    ODI 10119005

  • October 6, 2004 · 30,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    I-4 engine (38k mi)- throttle sticks in closed position. Throttle cable is okay, but throttle plate will stick in throttle bore in an unpredictable manner, resulting in inconsistent pedal efforts / performance. Sporadic throttle performance results in occasional sudden acceleration during low speed manuvers as throttle becomes "unstuck" from closed position. Difficult to anticiopate behaviour in parking lot manuvers…

    ODI 10104571

  • July 12, 2004 · 13,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    When stepping on the brake vehicle accelerated. Consumer stated that engine roared. Had to step on the brakes with great pressure and it still happened. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions, and each time, they were unable to detect the problem. Consumer contacted manufacturer, who denied of the problem. Manufacturer sent an engineer to diagnose the problem, and while in his possession, the problem did…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10092635

  • September 23, 2003

    Accelerator Pedal · Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · Motor · Unknown Or Other

    Stiff accelerator pedel. Cannot make a smooth acceleration from a complete stop. The pedal doesn't seem to "give" until it's pushed too much. When it's pushed too much. There is a surge of acceleration and usually the tires just spin, whether it's raining, snowing or just plain dry out.

    ODI 10039414

  • July 30, 2003

    Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission · Engine · Headlights · Horn

    The vehicle stalled. Once while the vehicle was in the drive, the horn began to blow, and the lights started to blink. No one was in the vehicle or had touched the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be repaired, however they were unable to repair it because they could not duplicate the problems. *ak the vehicle also rolled away with the ignition locked, keys removed and vehicle in park. Also…

    ODI 10031648

  • February 10, 2003 · 3,500 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    High revving when in drive,neutral,park. Rpm up to 4. Noticed when at stop lights that it was revving very high, pulled over and put it in park and the car will rev to 4. I have reported this problem over 6 time to ford dealerships in valencia, ca. And palmdale, ca. They always say they no what the problem is and they fix it with no charge, however it always comes back. I have all my service repairs documented. I…

    ODI 10082253