2005 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 127
- 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 127 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 28 records
- throttle body · 23 records
- pedal stuck · 14 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- repaired failure · 11 records
- pedal sticks · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 31 |
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving down highway at aprox. 55 mph. Theft light came on in vehicle and vehicle quickly decelerated. From the research that i gathered, this is a known problem to ford. Faulty spark plugs were installed in some 2005 escapes. The spark plugs emit a radio frequency that cause the coils to basically fry your computer. Ford has released a bulletin about this (tsb 09-2-6) but refuses to issue a recall. This is a huge…
ODI 10483643
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the interstate in the left lane during rush hour traffic, the gas pedal stuck and would not accelerate any longer. Caused other cars to suddenly slow while trying to get off to the ramp. The pedal would not release for approximately 10 minutes. Then after traveling maybe 20 yards, the pedal stuck again for another 5 minutes. *tr
ODI 10483596
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor while the vehicle on and while driving at low speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (vehicle speed control: cables) (engine and engine…
ODI 10492863
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Son was driving vehicle when gas pedal stuck and would not go down--he pushed pedal down with all his strength but it would not move. *tr
ODI 10482618
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator pedal is very difficult to press and sometimes cannot be pressed down at all. *tr
ODI 10479245
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
It was two days after i got the car, i was driving home from manassas to fairfax, all of a sudden the engine light came on the truck started to sputter and i lost acceleration in my truck. I was on 495 at night and the dash board stated that the car would shut down so that the engine would not over heat. I had to call a tow truck to pep boys in annandale, va and they fixed the problem. But, i still have acceleration…
ODI 10504198
Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, the gas pedal sticks. It feels like there is a brick under the gas pedal and it won't budge. I mash down on the pedal and even stomp it. It will depress after several minutes or when it feels like it. This seems to be happening more as the weather gets colder. When i researched this online, i found recalls for the 2000 - 2004 ford escapes experiencing this issue speed control cables), but nothing for…
ODI 10476895
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was traveling 55 mph when the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The driver shifted into neutral and turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v353000 (vehicle…
ODI 10475195
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate froma traffic stop the vehicle stalled. The dealer was notified who advised the contact to try to reach out to the manufacturer and did not offer any additional assistance. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not…
ODI 10483335
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
On august 18th 2012 i was returning home from grocery shopping in downtown hamilton mt when our 2005 ford escape accelerated out of control and would not stop. I managed to dodge traffic and people and put it in park and hold my foot down on the brake but it kept speeding. It continued to race down the street about mile or more until i came to a place i was able to turn off the street into a parking area with a…
ODI 10472945
Vehicle Speed Control
Entering the interstate, i sped up to merge, but could not push accelerator pedal to even get out of overdrive. (making things worse, the merge was from the left.) pedal was full down. After dodging go home traffic, i limped to right hand lane and got off at next ford dealership. Service rep and i looked at the depression made in the plastic housing to the steering column, where pedal hardware had indented it.…
ODI 10467996
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving home from work, i went to accelerate. Upon reaching 40. I heard a substantial backfire noise, and the engine shut off in the middle of a busy road causing me to block traffic as i coasted almost into a busy intersection. I was able to put it in neutral and restart the engine after coasting for 100+ feet. After which, the engine began running very rough and rugged never being able to accelerate about 30…
ODI 10467100
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the expressway, my gas pedal snapped forward by itself and accelerated my car. Then snapped back and hit my foot in the position it was already in. This has happened before, several times over the course of my ownership of this car. (i bought it new) i ignored it the first few times because i thought it was related to being on cruise control, but this was not always the case. I saw on fox news that…
ODI 10466640
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I have experienced several cases over the years with the 2005 ford escape seeming to idle very-very low and when attempting to accelerate (for instance from a stop sign) the acceleration is very very slow and then ramps up after a few seconds.this occurs intermittently but regularly and despite taking it to several repair shops, none have managed to provide a reasonable explanation but have all recognized it.…
ODI 10558962
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While stopped in a parking space, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal but noticed that the pedal had become hard and would not respond. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral and then back into drive while continually applying pressure to the accelerator pedal. The vehicle jerked forward and proceeded to accelerate. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle…
ODI 10483695
Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body sticks when it's wet outside or cold.
ODI 10917352
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact was driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to accelerate onto the highway when the vehicle hesitated before accelerating with a substantial reduction in power. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10455509
Vehicle Speed Control
I sometimes can not get my gas pedal unstuck. I have to keep tapping it and then press really hard. It gets stuck usually when the weather is colder out. Sometimes it takes me a minute or two to get it going and then when i do i almost get whip lash taking off. *tr
ODI 10524966
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor board when parking or in reverse. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times for it to release. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10536472
Vehicle Speed Control
I had to have the throttle cable replaced had it done at d patrick ford ford recalled 2001 thru 2004 models for same replacement. I contacted ford and even though i purchased my 2005 in april of 2004they pretty much said sorry about your luck. I still think they should have reimbursed me for this due to it being the same issue with the same vehicle made at the same time frame the said they had not had enough…
ODI 10579152
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, he attempted to accelerate further but the accelerator pedal was stuck. The accelerator pedal began to operate as normal after waiting a few moments. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 01/24/12*lj…
ODI 10439030
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that the throttle became stuck and he had to use extreme force before the vehicle would drive normally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10436750
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle speeds up 10 to 15 mph by itself for 5 to 7 seconds when cruise control is activated and, then, slows down to original set speed. When this happens, the gas pedal goes all the way down and kick back when it releases and making sounds when hits hard the shoe. It has been happening since november 2011 only when cruise control is being use and not all the time. It happens at least 2 each month since then.…
ODI 10466366
Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerator gets stuck without warning. I was almost rear ended because i could not move at the stop light. I pressed the accelerator, stomped it, and it would not work. I could not press the accelerator and make it work. Eventually it unfrozen and i was able to move. This is very dangerous, it has done it at times when i was on the road and i couldn't move. *tr
ODI 10430839
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact was driving 35 mph when he noticed that the pedal of the accelerator had become stuck to the floorboard. He had to place his foot under the accelerator for it to release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that they needed to replace a spring in the pedal. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they did…
ODI 10466409