2007 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 33
- 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.
What owners report
- accelerator pedal · 11 records
- throttle body · 9 records
- cold weather · 7 records
- pedal sticks · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- being driven · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal sticks often, and feels as if something is under the pedal, stopping it from being depressed. This causes sudden reduction of speed and then sudden acceleration when pressing hard to get the pedal to go down. Ford previously recalled throttle body's in escapes from 2009-2012. I believe the 2007 ford escape model should be added to that recall! This is a true safety problem! Mine has being doing this…
ODI 11045124
Vehicle Speed Control
Recently the accelerator pedal stuck on my 2007 ford escape and i had to run into a curb to stop the vehicle, ity caused about $1500 damage to the car. No personnel injuries were caused. I had to run the car into a curb to keep from rear ending another vehicle.
ODI 10978529
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the overdrive warning light illuminated independently and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
ODI 10854777
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal would stick intermittently, and more pressure needed to be applied to the pedal in order to get the car to accelerate. At one point the gas pedal completely stuck, and i was not able to accelerate the car at all on the highway, forcing me to pull the car over to the side of the road and turn it off to be towed. A mechanic was able to confirm this issue is caused by a malfunction in the throttle body.…
ODI 10806815
Vehicle Speed Control
2007 ford escape throttle sticks intermittently. Driving and suddenly the petal will stick and not respond. Push down on gas petal and will not move or respond. Flutter the petal and in will return to operational form.petal sticks and not allow you to give engine and gas. The problem occurs when i take my foot off the gas petal then try to reapply the gas to accelerate. Vehicle has been doing this since i bought it…
ODI 10785171
Vehicle Speed Control
I cannot depress the accelerator. It occurs after around 1 mile of driving during the first trip of the day. It has occurred intermittently for the past year. I have taken it to ford but they could not identify the problem and required that i leave the car overnight which i could not do. Today was the first day that i had to pull over to the side of the road because i could not accelerate. *js
ODI 10579345
Vehicle Speed Control
My daughter was almost killed when we tried to pull into traffic and the throttle stuck. She is learning to drive and did not know how to handle the car not starting when she pressed the gas and then it suddenly lurched into traffic. It is a problem with the throttle body identical to the recall for the 2001-2004 escapes. I called the ford dealership and it is 500+ to fix. This car only has 85k on it and i find this…
ODI 10566642
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body will not drive rev or go. Gas pedal does not move. Cold weather and it does this more. *tr
ODI 10555373
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on a highway, the speed control mechanism ceased to function. *tr
ODI 10548602
Vehicle Speed Control
I had the cruise control set and was driving at between 55 and 60 on the meter. I was in an area where the road dips and rises. Coming up a rise it accelerated but then continued beyond the set speed. Applying the brakes did result in regaining control of the speed. This was not the first occurrence, and it seems to me that this happens after having gone up a hill. I checked to see if there were recalls issued for…
ODI 10521351
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After only 2 months of purchase o/d light went on and transmission shot!!! Absolutely heart wrenching as i have no way to work now... *tr
ODI 10505020
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle. The contact had to abruptly apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide…
ODI 10502617
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal become stuck when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. The failure would occur more frequently during cold weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned due to carbon build up. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10562368
Vehicle Speed Control
Over the past several months, my gas pedal has been sticking when trying to accelerate. It began in may 2012 and has been getting progressively worse. I thought it might have something to do with cold weather, but it has occurred at various times of the day as well as temperatures at throughout spring, summer and fall. I am forced to push hard on the accelerator when it sticks, which causes my vehicle to lunge…
ODI 10479664
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
In cold weather for the first 2 or 3 stops the gas pedal would not mash down. It stuck up. It would be ok after that. Never a problem in summer. Ford checked it and could not find a problem. I contacted ford and they did not have an answer to the problem. I felt like i was not the only one with this problem. Finally in april of this year it stuck and i had to have the throttle replaced, a $383.79 cost to me. I…
ODI 10468017
Vehicle Speed Control
Anytime temperature is below approximately 50 degrees f, gas pedal sticks and cannot be depressed for acceleration until vehicle is being driven. Pedal also hangs closed at this temperature while being driven. *tr
ODI 10428168
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2007 ford escape, 45,000 miles, car is outside of warranty. On 12/7/10, i was driving to work & tried to lane change ,the gas pedal became stuck, i could not accelerate. Luckily i was able to merge back into my lane & repeatedly force the pedal down to get the car to finally accelerate. The problem persisted the remaining part of the day & next, and i took the car to my ford dealership on december 8. On…
ODI 10372663
Vehicle Speed Control
While backing up out of garage, the gas pedal stuck. When colder out, i have to forcefully accelerator from an idle or parked position. I have nearly rearended people numerous times at stop signs, etc., as the car lunges once the accelerator actually does go. It's going to cause an accident, having to jam on the pedal that hard to get it to go. *tr
ODI 10467951
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal continuously sticks or locks in position after i have stopped either to make a left turn or right turn. This is very dangerous, especially when i am making a left turn and there is usually on coming traffic. I am very nervous to make left turns for this reason. Someone will get killed or seriously injured due to this issue. *tr
ODI 10467861
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The transmission was replaced due to internal damage. In 2010, the transmission was rebuilt by an authorized dealer. In addition, the accelerator pedal seized on numerous occasions and after…
ODI 10502078
Mechanical · Vehicle Speed Control
2007 escape xls developed trouble with accelerator pedal in february,2009. Pedal would stick requiring excessive pressure to depress. Still under warranty at 33,205 miles. Taken to ford dealership where concern verified by groove detected in throttle body. Throttle body replaced and problem resolved until now. As of september, 2010 same trouble has developed. *tr
ODI 10360975
Accelerator Pedal · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerate pedal would become stuck when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. The failure would mostly occur during cold weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified who confirmed that there were no recalls for the failure and referred the…
ODI 10475582
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal sticks and it wont let me accelerate from time to time. It happen most of the time in the early morning when its still cool outside. Also the rear driver side door lock sticks from time to time. *tr
ODI 10320648
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal sticks in near and below freezing weather. *tr
ODI 10313502
Vehicle Speed Control
On 02/09/10 i was driving my 2007 ford escape. The gas pedal stuck. I could only get it to work by using my cruise control buttons. I proceeded to my friend's house. It happened several times on the along the 13 mile ride. When i arrived i went online and googled my make and model along with the words "accelerator stuck". I found several websites where there was a discussion of the issue going back to the 3002…
ODI 10310283