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.
Cables · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40mph, the engine revved at an elevated rate and the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer. A nhtsa recall, #04v574000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the vehicle speed control however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership performed a second repair with charge under the recall, additionally the throttle and…
ODI 10157705
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated at 55 mph vehicle stalled. The vehicle would turn on immediately after at first. Then, the accelerator would have to be pressed for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and multiple components were replaced, but the problem was not fixed until the throttle was replaced. There have been no more problems since then. *ak
ODI 10142311
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. This resulted in a head on collision with a tree. The cause of this is undetermined. *nm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10108649
Vehicle Speed Control
When stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle raced and surged into the intersection. Dealer stated they could not duplicate the problem. *ak *jb
ODI 10092028
Vehicle Speed Control
On my way to work yesterday, i was exiting the highway onto an off-ramp. I did not have the gas pedal pressed, yet the truck was accelerating to speeds over 70 mph. I tried pressing on the brakes, but that did not stop the truck. I finally put the truck in neutral in order to avoid an accident. While sitting at the intersection waiting for the light to change, still in neutral, the truck's engine was revving higher…
ODI 10068000
Vehicle Speed Control
When driving our 2003 ford escape, the car's engine speed would suddenly jump from 1,500 rpms to as high as 4,000+ rpms while braking. Same deal while trying to coast to a stop - the pedal seemed to be stuck in position and engine rpms would not decrease. The car was nursed to the closest town and taken to a ford dealership first thing in the morning. The shop foreman did an on-the-spot diagnosis without taking a…
ODI 10047388
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I have complained twice before about my 2003 ford escape stalling without warning. It has now done it a total of 6 times. The vehicle stalls without warning in various situations. The most unnerving was when i was traveling at about 15 mph. It has also hesitated and bucked into an intersection on 2 different occasions. I contacted the executive offices at ford motor company and expressed my safety concerns, and i…
ODI 10032740
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2003 ford escape, recently purchased pre-owned. After having the vehicle approximately 3 weeks, while putting it into reverse to back up, suddenly it was as if the accelerator got stuck, the motor was revving up to 4 grand....i put the vehicle drive thinking maybe my floor mat was stuck under it, as i pulled to a redlight, i almost ran through the redlight with oncoming traffic because acceleration increased…
ODI 10342450
Vehicle Speed Control
When the consumer applied the brakes, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for this problem in march 2003. The throttle sensor was replaced. *jb
ODI 10015965
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. The contact stated when the vehicle is put into drive it would abnormally accelerate without depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to stop the unintended acceleration by applying the brakes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
ODI 10335235
Vehicle Speed Control
In march 2003 vehicle began to hesitate and accelerate, maintain speeds while foot off the gas (once at 65 mph), & shake like it wanted to stall. A couple times it even sped up while i was braking at red lights. On 4-10-03 service department could not duplicate symptoms since they are particularly exaggerated after parked for an hour or so. Stated that i could leave it overnight (no alternative transportation…
ODI 10031162
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2003 ford escape, the gas pedal sticks. I have taken numerous times to have it fixed at the ford dealership. They say i need to use different gas which i did. They told me to change my fuel filter, which i have done numerous times. And it still sticks. My wife will not drive the vehicle, she is afraid to drive it. When i say it sticks, when you put your foot on the gas pedal you have to push it down hard…
ODI 10307722
Vehicle Speed Control
While at a stop with foot on brake vehicle began to accelerate on its own. Consumer lost control and hit a building. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10040552