2005 Ford Escape Accelerator Pedal Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 6 records
- pedal became · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the depressed position without warning. As a result, the vehicle drastically reduced speed and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
ODI 10933684
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal became stiff and difficult to depress. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
ODI 10663109
Accelerator Pedal
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The accelerator pedal had to be depressed multiple times in order for the vehicle to resume normal operation. There were no warning indicators illuminated and the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10631869
Accelerator Pedal
The accelerator on my 2005 escapes gets stuck while driving on the highway, and on city streets. I was turning left onto a 45mph main street when the pedal jammed and i got stuck in the middle of the road. I could not push it down. Fortunately, the oncoming traffic was far enough away that it slowed down before causing an accident. The same sticking problem has happened while driving down the interstate. I press the…
ODI 10372144
Accelerator Pedal
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. Since the vehicle was purchased he noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate normally. The pedal was difficult to engage which also made it difficult to accelerate, he thought it was due to the cold weather until he experienced the failure while he was in traffic. Several times the accelerator pedal became hard to engage and forced him to pump the pedal in order for the…
ODI 10313917
Accelerator Pedal
Accelerator gets stuck. Was okay until about 100,000 miles and then without warning, could not press the accelerator. Was in an intersection and almost got hit. Couldn't even press it if i "stomped" on it. *tr
ODI 10293677
Accelerator Pedal
Gas pedal appears to get stuck on occasion. I thought the car mat was stuck under it, but the mat is secured to the floor. I have to push the very top of the pedal to get it to accelerate. Thought it might have been me until i read other people were having the same problem. *tr
ODI 10295616
Accelerator Pedal
1. The past three winters my vehicle has grown worse with the gas pedal sticking in the cold / rainy months. 2. It occurs during the cold / rainy months 3. I have not taken it to a dealership. Based on the research i have conducted i am showing quite a deal of many people who own the 2005 ford escape are having this identical issue -- this is a huge safety concern and i feel if not recalled someone is going to…
ODI 10292358
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 9-9-08 i was in a front end collision, approximately 40mph, airbag did deploy, however the powder that came out with the airbag made my face and eyes burn. My 2005 ford escape 4cyl. Sustained minimal damage ($5000.00). It took 3 weeks to fix, which was no big deal. Yesterday, 10-4-08, while driving home from work, my escape was running fine until i turned and started to accelerate to get up to speed (40mph), my…
ODI 10244458
Accelerator Pedal
2005 ford escape, 4cyl, awd. Bought it new and have 70,000 miles on it. Gas pedal keeps sticking. Took it back to the dealer tedd britt ford three times (which handles all of my service). They can not find the problem. *tr
ODI 10244405
Accelerator Pedal
The gas pedal sticks when its cold out, first i thought there was water frozen after my feet was wet from the snow. Second i thought the heat from the heater dried out the movement of the gas pedal. So i sprayed wd40 on it didn't help, next thought it was the cable out in the engine, i sprayed the cable and linkage didn't help. Finally it warmed up and the sticking of the gas pedal went away (2008) now in 2009 the…
ODI 10300337
Accelerator Pedal
Gas pedal sticks when foot is lifted off pedal then it is pressed again. At times, the pedal sticks so bad that the car revves high and lunges forward. *jb
ODI 10176373
Accelerator Pedal · Pedals And Linkages
Have read on your site numerous complaints with the ford 2005 escape engine and the problem that it speeds up during braking. I have also experienced this problem. However the problem is the driver !! If you are large person or have large feet. During braking the brake pedal goes lower than the gas pedal and your shoe toe catches the gas pedal and accelerates the engine, this has happened numerous times. The gas…
ODI 10156427
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact mentioned that the failure would occur during cold weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 0 and the…
ODI 10479518
Accelerator Pedal
I have a 4 cylinder and my gas pedal is always getting stuck in a position and i have to tap it hard to unstick it. This has been happening since i've bought the truck - at first, i thought it was my shoes, or my imagination, but when i finally let my husband drive my escape, he understood what i meant. Is there a recall for this because i have to tap hard to unstick the pedal and it is a safety issue. *nm
ODI 10171155
Accelerator Pedal
Vehicle accelerated constantly. In order to stop the vehicle consumer applied the brakes very hard, but the engine continued to rev at high rpms. *ak
ODI 10117496
Accelerator Pedal
While driving 20 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Driver was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and it collided with a utility pole. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. However, the problem recurred. *ak the consumer stated that 2002-2004 a recall was sent out for accelerator problems. The consumers vehicle is a 2005 manufactured in april…
Crash reported
ODI 10111332
Accelerator Pedal
While pulling into a driveway vehicle surged forward. As a result,consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. No injuries reported. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10101895