2009 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 275
- 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 275 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Accelerator Pedal · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 117 |
| 30–60k mi | 86 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home on a 6 lane highway yesterday after work. Posted speed limit 65 mph. My cruise control was set at 65, i was in a center lane when my vehicle made a loud clunk and the cruise control cut off and i started losing power to the car.the engine was on but pushing the gas pedal did nothing. I was trying to get out of traffic to the side of the highway with cars speeding and swerving all around me. I was…
ODI 10693322
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car will surge forward when i accelerate after a stop. *tr
ODI 10678758
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Entering a parking space in a grocery store lot. When i applied the brakes it seemed i got a simutaneus engine acceleration and the car surged forward hitting the facing car. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10653621
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Slowing to stop at stop light in line of traffic on 10/6/2014, light turned green, traffic moving, attempted to accelerate, found car unable to do so, looked at dash, some lights were on (remember battery light,check engine light and possible oil light), but as i was in traffic, i was in a bit of a panic, i put car in park and turned key. Car started up and was able to run normally. On 10/10/14 in traffic driving at…
ODI 10643905
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has had issues with the dashboard gauges locking up while driving, took to ford dealership and they could not identify cause of issue. If i hit the dash it gauges would start to work again. When gauges were not working, a/c would stop working as well. Most concerning is the last two days my car has stopped accelerating while driving it, i can put the gas all the way to the floor and it still won't…
ODI 10639206
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
At 35 mph and for no apparent reason, engine started sputtering and did not respond to pressing on gas pedal. In less than one minute the engine quit running altogether. I turned off ignition key and waited a few seconds and tried restarting the engine. It restarted and ran properly afterwards. Called local ford dealer and described problem and they said it was a problem with the electronic throttle body - about an…
ODI 10631245
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body assembly shorted out internally,scan had code p2112. Engine had no power it stayed at idle while driving at 45 mph immediately slowed down to 2 mph. *tr
ODI 10631158
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The failure occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the throttle body was replaced as part of a manufacturer customer satisfaction program. Approximately two years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…
ODI 10910722
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle stalled and came to a complete stop from normal driving speeds. It continued to drive at about 5mph and then the little green wrench light came on the instrument panel. When turned off and re-started, the car ran fine for the trip home. This problem continues to occur; sometimes it won't happen for a week or so, sometimes it happens multiple times a day. I believe it to be an issue with the throttle body…
ODI 10683721
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle lost all acceleration while driving at 40mph, the wrench light came on. Pulled over and powered off vehicle and powered it back on (had slight trouble turning over) continued on my way, the vehicle ended up loosing acceleration three times while driving home, was on the busy highway doing 55mpg at one point when all acceleration was lost again. When i explained the problem to ford they didn't know what…
ODI 10627422
Body · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
There is a known throttle body issue with the ford escape 2009, where the truck goes into "limp mode" indicated by an illuminated wrench. I had just taken it in for this issue, ford only did the recalibration and did not replace the defective throttle body. The next day while in the parking lot at my work, the vehicle went into "wrench mode" or "enhanced limp mode (since the recalibration)" and lurched into a cement…
Crash reported
ODI 10626347
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving down the road at 45 mph the car lost power and began to coast to a stop even with the gas peddle to the floor. *tr
ODI 10598793
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Seems to accelerate unpredictably when turning. No incidents yet, but concerning. Also, my mechanic says the steering motor is leaking. My ford was made in missouri. I do not know if this related to the recall of escapes made in kansas. *tr
ODI 10595122
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Had car set on cruise control, felt a pop or a snap under car, looked down and cruise went off and i was coasting, i had my foot in the gas and the rpm's were at 1000, gas was not revving and the rpm's didn't move, coasted to side of road. The engine sputtered as if it was going to shut off, but it didn't. I shut the car off and restarted it and it was fine, until 3 days later when it happened again. Have taken it…
ODI 10594356
Vehicle Speed Control
The throttle body became stuck during travel on a busy highway. My car lost all power to accelerate until car could be stopped and the ignition killed. *tr
ODI 10587998
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My family were returning from vacation when the car decelerated with no warning. We were on the interstate and we were inches from being rear ended by the upcoming traffic. I have been told the issue is with the throttle body and that it is not being recalled because you can still drive it. How about you tell that to my terrified girls (ages 6 and under) that it is safe to have cars and trucks flying past you at 70…
ODI 10605487
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
For the past 2 months my 2009 ford escape xlt has been jumping and shifting roughly, i thought it was transmission related despite that i flushed my transmission a little over 1 year ago. On 04/24/14 i was driving 60 mph cruise control on the highway and the cruise control cut off and my 2009 ford escape xlt began to lose speed, i notice when the 18-wheeler behind me was approaching my bumper rapidly, nearly rear…
ODI 10584430
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Car lost power. Pulled off to side of road, engine would idle only. Throttle body had gone bad. *tr
ODI 10567041
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
While coming to a stop at a major intersection with a car in front of me, my 2009 ford escape suddenly accelerated and would not stop, despite my frantic efforts to brake the car; i swerved to my right, went through 6 inches of snow on grass curb and then went up a 5 ft. Ice bank, where my wheels jammed in the ice and i stopped, sitting at nearly a 45 degree angle, 5 ft. Above the road. My front bumper was mangled…
Crash reported
ODI 10574299
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle body emissions sensor. Eec test codes for throttle position sensors a & b. Check engine light started to come on and go off periodically. Had is checked out at multiple places over the next year and now is over 80,000 and ford refuses to cover under warranty. *tr
ODI 10681492
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerating from a traffic stop. Taking a right turn, car rumbled and could not accelerate. Car went from 5mph and drop down to 3mph, the wrench light went on. Stopped at side of road and engine still running. Drove a little more and engine still rumbling and would not accelerate. *tr
ODI 10562305
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
As i tried to accelerate the vehicle went into a limp mode. I had no response from the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would move forward at a idle speed. Yellow wrench light came on. After engine was turned off and restarted vehicle ran as normal for a few days and it happened again. *tr
ODI 10557626
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on a 4 line highway in the passing lane. My car lost power and the gas pedal would not work. I had to pull into the turning lane because a car behind me almost rearended me. Had to have car towed. This is the second time this has happened in a year. Last time the garage had my car for 5 days and could not find anything. My car was towed to a local ford dealership. I had to get a loaner car for the…
ODI 10556743
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2009 ford escape. While traveling at various speeds, the vehicle loses power and the wrench light comes on. Accelerator pedal pushed, but no response. Shut down vehicle and restarted car driven without incident, until it happened again 2 days later. *tr
ODI 10554404
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
My car lost acceleration in an intersection going about 15 mph. The engine was running slow and rough. The throttle had no effect on engine speed. After about 10 minutes of rough idling, the vehicle was turned off and i was then able to immediately restart the engine and it was able to drive home. This appears to be a known fault with the ford escape and could result in accidents. My understanding is that this is a…
ODI 10554239