2008 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 164
- 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 164 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- throttle body · 31 records
- accelerator pedal · 22 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- stop sign · 9 records
- pedal stuck · 9 records
- pedal sticks · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 61 |
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 32 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas peddle sticking and affecting being able to accelerate and therefore to drive safe. Took it in for diagnostics and it is a $500 + repair to fix the throttle body. Lots of other ford escapes are reporting the same problem per research on this issue. Very disappointed in ford for not having a recall to fix this dangerous issue. I can continue to drive with this issue but decided to pay the $500 to make it work…
ODI 10639777
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was turning right on a stop light and front left abs tone ring broke. Car slipped gears and would not accelerate for 5-10 seconds. Rsc light and abs light came on briefly. Car continued to do this randomly and abs brakes were activated when braking at low speeds. Issue is with tone ring on many ford escapes from 2000-2008. Rings often break because of excessive rust build up on ford components causing expansion.…
ODI 10632001
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle surged forward when i came to a stop vehicle would not go into gear until i was at 3500 -4000 rpm. I got on freeway &couldn't get to speed limit. The wrench light is illuminated & when i looked up description in manual it states it is the throttle control/powertrain.after doing some research they do have recalls for this but on the 2009-2012 models. It also specified that ford as of feb. 2014 had issued an…
ODI 10631157
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Two days ago, i was driving on the highway and suddenly, my gears started slipping. I was driving 45 mph and then my car decelerated to the point where i could no longer accelerate. This made it very difficult to get back home and i feared that i would be at risk for a crash. Immediately the next morning, i brought my car to a ford dealer and they diagnosed the problem to be with the transmission. My options were to…
ODI 10630525
Vehicle Speed Control
I was decelerating to a red light, when my accelerator depressed and stuck to the floor on it's own, i had to shut the ignition off and coast into the gas station to get the vehicle to come too a stop. I took it to andy mohr ford and was told it needs a new electronic throttle body, which is a 600.00 repair. I bought my escape used so there is no warranty nor could i afford this repair. I researched the issue and…
ODI 10622080
Vehicle Speed Control
Went to accelerate and the gas pedal would not move. It was stuck. *tr
ODI 10598591
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When i am stopped at a stop-sign, i go to accelerate and the vehicle does not go. After about 2-3 seconds of pressing the accelerator pedal to turn onto a street, the vehicle will then surge picking up a little speed. I have almost been hit by traffic when turning onto a street numerous times. It does not happen when driving at higher speeds only when i accelerate from a complete stop. This is very dangerous because…
ODI 10597322
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While turning the wheels the abs light blinks on and off and the car seemed to be slowly losing power. When wheels were straightened again it ran as normal. This happened three times on the drive home from the grocery store, each time when i was turning, the electrical panel was dimming and the gas pedal lost ability to propel car. *js
ODI 10585380
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving about 30 mph my car suddenly sped up on its own. When i began to slow down my car then would not shift into second gear. The rmps would jump to over 300 when i tried to go faster than 25 mph. Once i had gone that speed for a few seconds my car would then do a hard jerk and move into the next gear. This caused many safety hazards for me while driving on the highway. *js
ODI 10585299
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal required excessive force in order for the vehicle to accelerate. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10670670
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
I left the ford dealer's service center after having my car exhaust repaired and less than a quarter mile down the road i suddenly lost all power to the car and could no longer accelerate when i stepped on the gas pedal. I was traveling on a very busy road and i was extremely fortunate to roll into a parking lot without getting hit by another vehicle or causing a major accident. The ford dealer ship found that the…
ODI 10578802
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas peddle sticks and raves up and other times the vehicle dies when starting from a stop position. The incident has happen multiple times and seems to be more when the vehicle is cold. So far there has not been a accident and mechanics are giving me multiple answers but cannot fix the issue. There is not a recall on the vin number for my car but the issue is going to cause an accident for my car and me. *tr
ODI 10564440
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
On 1 -28- 2014 i tried to mash gas pedal down it wouldn't do anything i kept pressing on it i went down and accelerated almost hit fence got end lane tried give it gas it was really sluggish almost get hit bytruck then it started working sluggish. On 1-29 14 it did it again but this time i couldn't get it to press down without pressing really hard on pedal when i stopped at stop light it would not press down. Had…
ODI 10562088
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was at a stop sign, at a complete stop. When i accelerated, the car felt and sounded like it was going to stall and the gas pedal did not work--then the car surged forward. The abs light and traction control lights then came on and would not go off. This is the 2nd time i have had an issue with the throttle body--i had it replaced at a ford dealer 3 years ago, and now it is being replaced again. I have had the car…
ODI 10562135
Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal is getting stuck and not working properly especially during times when the weather gets cold. When gas pedal is pressed to moved vehicle forward the pedal gets extremely difficult to press down and vehicle doesn't move. Once it does work it jerks the vehicle forward in which if another car is in front this could cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10561852
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While stopped at intersections while driving the vehicle will stall out or when accelerating from through the intersection it will stall out. *tr
ODI 10558136
Vehicle Speed Control
After years of intermittent problems with my gas pedal in cold weather - sticking, high idle, not accelerating etc... I finally took the vehicle into the local ford dealer. I've been told the throttle body needs to be replaced due to a "carbon build up"! I mentioned that this has been happening since i purchased the vehicle and getting worse. I mentioned the numerous complaints recorded however the dealership…
ODI 10558388
Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal sticks and when you push it, the vehicle will not go. After pumping it a few times, the car goes forward very fast. When pushing the gas pedal, you don't know if the car will not move or if it will lurch forward. *tr
ODI 10558590
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
The accelerator would not move at all on my 2008 ford escape. Before the accelerator would hesitate a little bit and than go. This is an issue that ford need to fix asap. *tr
ODI 10556083
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 2008 ford escape used in november 2013. In december 2013 the gas pedal started sticking each time i went to accelerate. It gets stuck "up", meaning i have to pound my foot on the gas pedal in order for it to accelerate forward. My ford is a manual transmission and this makes it not only dangerous on the road but almost impossible to not stall out all the time. Called dealership and they were of no help.…
ODI 10587918
Vehicle Speed Control
Problem with vehicle speed control my 2008 escape (not hybrid) 2.3l xlt began having issues where i would get a sticky gas pedal. It would sometimes take some jiggling to get the gas pedal to depress so that i could accelerate. I cleaned out the throttle body and the issue was resolved for about a month. We recently had some cold weather in the 10 - 30 degree range in which my gas pedal started acting up again. It…
ODI 10556296
Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle has been exhibiting issues relating to the ford consumer satisfaction program 13n03 where the accelerator "sticks" or doesn't respond to my pressure. Requiring more pressure then usual, the vehicle will then surge forward for an incredibly jostling acceleration. This issue will happen not only when stopped but also when in motion. This becomes particularly problematic when trying to merge or turn into…
ODI 10660826
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the accelerator failed to respond to acceleration attempts without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle erroneously decelerated while the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10554006
Vehicle Speed Control
I was trying to go from stopping to accelerating. I tried to press on the gas pedal, but the pedal would not move. It has happened several times prior to this event, but never on the on ramp to a highway. It is a dangerous malfunction. *tr
ODI 10553900
Vehicle Speed Control
When going from a complete stop to accelerating the throttle sticks and will not accelerate! This has happen many times before and happens at least once a day! *tr
ODI 10553972