2004 Ford Escape Cables Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator cable · 7 records
- speed control · 6 records
- control cables · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving 35 mph, the accelerator cable linkage snapped and the vehicle was left with the engine throttle wide open. The contact had to shift into neutral, shut off the engine, and coast to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the accelerator cable, cruise control, throttle body, and roll cable were replaced at the cost of $430. Nhtsa campaign id number 04v574000…
ODI 10229600
Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. When approaching a red light or stop sign at 15 mph, the vehicle accelerates. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for nhtsa campaign id number 04v574000 (vehicle speed control:cables). After the repair, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. They test drove the vehicle, but were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer informed the manufacturer…
ODI 10220417
Cables
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate for 30 seconds. The dealer stated that the butterfly caused the accelerator cable to stick. The vehicle was repaired in july of 2007 for nhtsa campaign id number 04v574000 (accelerator cable). The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 01/09/08. *lj the consumer stated…
ODI 10203357
Cables
As i pulled off i88 into a gas station in chenango forks, ny, i attempted to brake. The car felt as if it did not want to brake and wanted to speed up. The car "pulled" me and would not stop. The engine started to "rev" as if someone had their foot down on the gas. The brake gave and i put the car in park. I checked to see if the gas pedal was "stuck", creating the "rev". It was not. I started it 3 more times and…
ODI 10184382
Cables
Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the interstate at 50 mph on smooth dry pavement, the vehicle had sudden acceleration. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. The dealership determined the accelerator cable fractured and wrapped itself around the housing, which caused the sudden acceleration. There was an nhtsa recall, # 04v574000, regarding the vehicle speed control: cables. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10164205
Cables
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerator failed to deactivate when pressure was released from the pedal, while passing another vehicle at 40 mph. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral, broke to a stop and turned the engine off. The vehicle was driven to a service dealer and inspected for the failure. The vehicle speed control, cable assembly was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. Updated…
ODI 10165007
Cables
Dt*: the contact stated while entering the vehicle, it was noticed the throttle cable was in the floor board. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the throttle cable was replaced. A nhtsa recall, #04v574000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the cables however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
ODI 10158222
Cables
2004 ford escape developed a problem with the accelerator sticking.*mr prior to the recall notification, the consumer had already experienced the problem and it was determined to be a sticking gas linkage cable. Recall#04v5774000 *jb
ODI 10135602
Cables
Nhtsa campaign 04v574000/accelerator cable. The owner received notification from the manufacturer on 13 jan 2005 regarding this recall. The owner immediately made an appointment. Upon arrival and after waiting most of the day, the service manager informed the owner that parts needed for the repair were unavailable. Provide further details. *jb
ODI 10108882