2003 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 63
- 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 63 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- speed control · 18 records
- accelerator pedal · 11 records
- brake pedal · 10 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- cruise control · 8 records
- without warning · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for recall repairs associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v353000 (vehicle speed control: cables). The remedy part was unavailable at the time and as an interim remedy the speed control cable was disconnected and reconnected when the recall part became available. However, the cruise control failed to operate…
ODI 10481526
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control) and took the vehicle to the dealer for recall repairs. The contact stated that approximately six months after having the vehicle serviced under the recall the vehicle began to exhibit acceleration issues. The contact was driving…
ODI 10502498
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving at 65 mph, the cruise control failed to engage without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle speed control cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control).…
ODI 10763560
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that she received recall nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The contact stated she took the vehicle to the dealer for repair in august of 2012 and was told that she would have to wait until the parts were available to get the vehicle repaired. The contact stated that she called back in october and was told that the parts…
ODI 10481359
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting a left turn, the vehicle suddenly accelerated as if the cruise control was engaged. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence. The police were notified and a citation was issued. There were no injuries and there were minor scratches to the vehicle's front bumper. The vehicle was drivable after the crash. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10469311
Vehicle Speed Control
I had just stepped down on the accelerator (harder than usual) to pass two semi's. The throttle stuck in full speed. I was able to stop by turning the key off and pulling off to the shoulder. After calling the ford dealer at albert lea minnesota he suggested that i look around in the are where the rubber air intake is and if possible take the rubber intake off and feel around inside. While doing that i could see…
ODI 10468307
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the rpm increased excessively and the vehicle suddenly accelerated which caused the contact to crash into a building. The contact was rushed to the hospital where he sustained back and neck injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was not diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10509910
Vehicle Speed Control
Friend had just installed fuel filter on car. Was testing car - had car in park - floored accelerator, accelerator became stuck. Wouldn't budge. They opened up hood and had to cut cruise control cable to make shorter this auto had previously been recalled for vehicle speed control cable and been repaired. I believe the accelerator became stuck as a result of this not being done properly. I believe it was done before…
ODI 10466487
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact had to place both feet on the brake pedal before stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer stated that they needed to replace the accelerator cable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10466306
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop sign, there was an increase in engine rpms up to 7,000. The contact mentioned that she shifted to park and shut off the engine in order to maintain control of the vehicle. After inspecting and restarting the vehicle, the contact realized that the failure was not caused by a stuck accelerator pedal since the engine remained…
ODI 10470583
Vehicle Speed Control
I parked my car in my garage (as i always do, my car is garage kept)after returning home from a sporting event at a local arena. I was in my home for approximately 10-15 minutes, my dog started acting funny, then the smoke alarm went off in the house. I went to check it, saw smoke coming in my kitchen from the top of the door to the garage. My husband opened the door to find fire coming out from underneath the…
Fire reported
ODI 10386116
Vehicle Speed Control
I took off on a 4 lane highway one morning and depressed the gas pedal mostly as i was merging in traffic. When i attempted to let off the pedal, the car continued to accelerate. This was the second time this has happened to this car. Currently there have been two recalls regarding a random acceleration problem. The first was repaired when it happened due to an accelerator cable problem. This time, i quickly shifted…
ODI 10488069
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving approximately 35 mph, i lifted my foot from the accelerator pedal as i approached a red traffic light at an intersection. The pedal stuck and the vehicle continued to travel at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle traveled partially through the intersection, before i was able to stop the vehicle by braking. Fortunately, no other vehicles were traveling through the intersection and i escaped being involved…
ODI 10466795
Vehicle Speed Control
2003 ford escape vehicle was driving down interstate highway when the vehicle began to accelerate uncontrollably. The driver accelerator pedal would not respond to being pushed/pulled while the engine revved. Brake was fully depressed and vehicle continued to accelerate through braking. Vehicle transmission was disengaged to neutral, engine revved to 5500 rpm. Vehicle was coasted to a shoulder and shut down. Vehicle…
ODI 10331278
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated upon staring the vehicle, there was an abnormally increase in engine rpms. He proceeded to drive the vehicle, merging onto the highway. The vehicle accelerated without driver intent to speeds of up to 45 mph. The contact stated he had to use extreme force on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer advised that he no longer drive the vehicle…
ODI 10325740
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact stated that he had to shift the vehicle into neutral and coast to the side of the road in order to stop the failure. The contact restarted the vehicle after allowing the engine to cool and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The dealer cleaned out the throttle body and stated that ice was…
ODI 10465575
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine began to rev unexpectedly and the throttle became stuck even though the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle resumed normal operation. In 2012, the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control); however, the failure…
ODI 10711883
Vehicle Speed Control
I was traveling at approx 40 mph in my 2003 ford escape, when my vehicle began to increase in speed. I took my foot off the gas & it went faster. I pressed hard on the brakes, but the acceleration continued. I panicked & put the vehicle into park, where we slammed to a stop but the engine continued to rev and the car was hopping forward. I was 9 months pregnant and i had 4 yr old & 9 yr old child with me. I turned…
ODI 10303282
Fuel System, Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2003 ford escape which had accelerator cable replaced under a recall from ford in approximately 2005. I am having the same problems that caused the recall, which is not coming back to idle speed and actually sticking wide open on one occasion. Ford motor company refuses to replace this at their cost, so am doing this at my own expense, obviously sooner than later. *tr
ODI 10260591
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own to 65 mph. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed and became locked. She placed the gear into neutral and drove in the emergency lane. She shut off the vehicle and restarted it after some time. Once it was restarted, the brakes softened up and the rpms decreased to the original start…
ODI 10259777
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. When the vehicle was started, it idled at 3,000 rpm's and would not decrease. As a result, when placed into drive, the vehicle will speed off. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v574000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10244052
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated several times without warning. On one occasion, the contact was turning right at 20 mph and the vehicle accelerated before pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to accelerate until it stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions,…
ODI 10451442
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated the throttle body would become stuck in the open throttle position whenever the outside temperature was below zero. The contacts personal mechanic advised that the failure occurred because the throttle was freezing in the open position and seemed to be a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current…
ODI 10379444
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Several times in the past while turning the corner the car killed. Hit brakes hard to avoid rear-end collision. The car accelerated, causing me to once again hit the brakes.*ak
ODI 10187558
Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittent problem: when brakes are applied the engine speeds up requiring excess pressure to engage brakes. *nm
ODI 10160154