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.
Vehicle Speed Control
First time it happened in 2009, i was driving on the freeway in traffic when the traffic began to accelerate, when i depressed my accelerator it was like pressing against a wall. My car was moving from the natural force from when i was braked but it would not accelerate, i had to steer my car to the shoulder and stop. When i stopped i made a phone to a friend of mine to tell them to come and get me because my car…
ODI 10448938
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving approximately 10 mph on normal road conditions pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The driver repeatedly applied pressure to the accelerator pedal for twenty minutes and was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred in the morning vs throughout the day. The vehicle will be taken to an authorized…
ODI 10280978
Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2005 ford escape (4wd), not the hybrid. I have approx. 63,000 mi on it now. Three times since i've owned it the car has suddenly started accelerating on it's own. The last time was approx. The date below, and that was the only time i was using the cruise control. One time i was in town and luckily there wasn't anyone close in front of me. So far braking, or pressing the accelerator has "reset" it, but now…
ODI 10304400
Vehicle Speed Control
Car sits in the driveway and when it is turned on, especially in the winter, the accelerator sticks to the point that i have to put full force to jam the pedal down to take off. If i am at a light and stopped, the same thing happens. I have the repair shop fix this issue twice but decided to lodge a complaint based upon news reports. I have not had any other issue with the suv and i love my ford. I am not sure that…
ODI 10466779
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. While driving between 25-55 mph, the throttle will stick and the contact must wiggle the pedal to get it loose. The dealer stated that carbon builds up in the throttle body and causes it to stick. The contact believes that a crash could occur due to the high acceleration. The current and failure mileages were 35,000.
ODI 10277921
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
We first experienced the sticking gas pedal in maybe 2008. We brought it to hawk ford in oak lawn, ill and they said there was nothing wrong with our truck.. This problem continued on and off for years. The last straw was when my husband had to drive approximately 50 miles with his foot on the brake and the gas pedal to get to our house. I had previously reported this life-threatening situation to your database a…
ODI 10569179
Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator sticks when revving the engine while letting out the clutch. After exerting an increasing amount of pedal pressure, it suddenly unsticks, and the engine overrevs. This results in a jack rabbit start. The ford dealer said that only fix is to replace the throttle body assembly, which is not covered by the warranty. I believe this is a safety issue and is a good candidate for a recall. *tr
ODI 10269920
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 ford escape gas pedal sticking, to the point where i went to get in my car and drive and the pedal would not budge. Had throttle body replaced and exactly one year later it is doing the same thing. Tried wd-40 to no avail. *tr
ODI 10260746
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while parked she attempted to start the vehicle when she noticed the gas pedal was sticking causing the vehicle to accelerate. The contact started to tap the gas pedal and managed to unlodged the pedal. Also the contact mentioned that the failure occurs constantly during the winter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The…
ODI 10484478
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased car in january 2005, first time of this incident was in 2007, november, but it has been an ongoing problem during the winter months more so than summer. I am so nervous about having an accident i just want it fixed. I have it at a ford dealer right now and it is going to cost me $650.00 to have this repaired. I certainly hope this will fix the problem, but i do not have faith here. *tr
ODI 10553932
Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedals sticks. This is an intermittent problem. There was a recall for this same issue for 2001-2004 vehicles. My vehicle is a 2005. This is still an issue. *tr
ODI 10214163
Vehicle Speed Control
A few years ago, i started having problems with my gas pedal sticking. It seemed like a brick was underneath the pedal and no matter how hard i pushed it would not unstick. The problem lasted about a month and then went away. Every once in a while, the pedal would stick slightly for just a second, but not anything that really concerned me. Last week (3/7/2012), the pedal started sticking bad. It seems to be within…
ODI 10451748
Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal sticks. It can not be pushed. At first, it only happened when the engine was cold & the temperature was cold. Now it happens all the time, regardless of temperature. It almost caused an accident when it happened in the middle of an intersection. There is also an issue with multiple broken tone rings and oil leaks. *tr
ODI 10433981
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
From a stop this vehicle has a problem with the throttle. It is intermittent, but when it occurs you unable to press the throttle. It is jammed. It seems if i place the gear shift back into park then to drive it will be free again and drive normally. This started happening once in a while years ago, but seems to be occurring a lot more frequently now. *tr
ODI 10555011
Vehicle Speed Control
When the weather gets cold, the gas pedal sticks. This seems to only happen when the car is cold. You start out driving and all of a sudden the pedal won't move. You can't accelerate at all. The pedal is stuck. After a few minutes and the car warms up the pedal usually will start moving again. We have had mechanics look at it and they can't find any problems. However when they get the car it's usually warm. One…
ODI 10466347
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the accelerator pedal would stick in a partially depressed position and the vehicle would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the throttle body was repaired. The failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer, where they were unable to diagnose a failure. No further…
ODI 10468395
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated the accelerator pedal stuck causing the vehicle to lunge forward into traffic. It was stopped by depressing the brake pedal to the floor. The dealer replaced the throttle body five times however the problem recurred. Updated 11/30/2006 - the accelerator becomes stuck while attempting to accelerate from a stop or from park. This problem occurred more frequently when the weather was cold. *nm
ODI 10172360
Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal intermittently sticks which causes sudden and quick deceleration. It feels like a brick is underneath the pedal. No matter how hard i push down, the pedal doesn't budge. Then all of a sudden, the pedal will work again. It is a serious safety issue. I did some research on the internet and it looks like a lot of people have had this same issue with ford cars. Some people have gotten into accidents…
ODI 10367448
Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while turning into a parking lot at low speed, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The vehicle stopped forward motion when the contact applied brake pressure. Also, the automatic transmission makes a clunking noise while shifting gears. Additionally, the key is difficult to turn in the ignition. In spite of the ongoing problems, the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer.
ODI 10158100
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated while backing the vehicle out of a parking space, the engine fully accelerated. The vehicle was out of control, however the brakes were applied and the motor turned off. This stopped the vehicle without incident. This has happened on 2 occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however the problem could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 05/02/06. *jb
ODI 10155329
Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my escape in june 2004. Around/approximately 2006 my gas pedal started to stick as i was driving from time to time. I got stuck in the intersection one morning and couldn't get the pedal unstuck. When i finally did i drove the car over the capitol ford in san jose, ca. And told them what was happening. When ford test drove the car, they said they couldn't find nothing wrong with it. I told them something…
ODI 10440147
Vehicle Speed Control
Our gas pedal has been sticking in my wifes escape since we purchased it in 2005. This has been an ongoing problem since we got the car. Ford keeps putting bandaids on it. They will clean out a casing or replace a small part. The problem is a defective design that ford won't admit to. The dealership we bought the car from is closed and now ford refused to look at the part without charging me because we dont' have a…
ODI 10454948
Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 ford escape will accelerate unexpectedly while driving down the highway. The accelerator pedal would slam to the floor, the engine and the car would speed up and the pedal would immediately return to the up position. This has happened five time in the last year. The last two times listed below i find that the same problem has been posted on the internet in various sites, some resulting in crashes. This does…
ODI 10147152
Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle surged and lurched forward. The vehicle was inspected by a certified dealership three times. The service engineer drove the vehicle and concluded the vehicle was running normally. No repairs have been made.*ak
ODI 10144756
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