2005 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 1,584 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 44 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 29 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shiftSep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Campaign 15V606000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, wheel bearingJun 3, 2015
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Campaign 15E045000 on NHTSA.gov
Hybrid propulsion systemSep 3, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Campaign 14V526000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, head restraintApr 7, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOONROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign 06V111000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchDec 20, 2004
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTIITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.
IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign 04V602000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: vehicle speed control
152 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Engine, May 26, 2013
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ALL OF SUDDEN VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WITHOUT HER FOOT BEING ON THE GAS PEDAL. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 25MPH WHEN VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 45MPH ON ITS OWN. SHE HAD TO TAKE ACTION TO AVOID HAVING AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE NOW WILL REV HIGH WHEN FIRST TURNING ON VEHICLE. THE LONGER VEHICLE RUNS THE HIGHER THE ENGINE REVS AND INCREASES SPEED ON ITS OWN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, May 15, 2013
WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS WHEN YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM STANDING STILL. WHEN IT DOES KICK IN THE CAR JUMPS AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE LOOKED THIS UP AND IT SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM, HOWEVER, FORD HAS STATED THAT IT IS BASED ON VIN AND MARCH - APRIL OF 2004 WAS A PROBLEM BUT JUNE 04 (MY MAN DATE?) WAS NOT. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY SINCE ABOUT A YEAR OR TWO AFTER I GOT THE CAR. IT APPEARS TO BE A CARBON BUILD UP PROBLEM, HOWEVER, IT IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO GO IN ONCE A MONTH TO HAVE IT CLEANED. *TR
Vehicle speed control, May 9, 2013
MY GAS PEDDLE STICKS, IT IS HAPPENING MORE AND MORE. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THE OTHER DAY, IT IS STICKING ON A DAILY BASIS NOW. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 22, 2013
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 PROBLEMS AFTER IT WAS FIXED. I WILL TAKE IT BACK TO PEPBOYS TO FIND OUT IF IT IS THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Mar 6, 2013
2005 FORD ESCAPE HAS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE GAS PEDAL COMPLETELY LOCKING UP. SOMETIMES TAPPING PEDAL WILL FREE IT. AS OF 3/5/2013 I AM NOT ALLOWING MY DAUGHTER TO USE THIS VEHICLE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED ONLY TO HAVE THE MECHANIC UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON THE WEB,THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE CAUSE AND ISSUE A RECALL ASAP,BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR WORSE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 25, 2013
I HAVE A RANDOM INCIDENT WITH MY FORD ESCAPE 2005, WHERE AT TIMES WHEN ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE WILL ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY. AFTER MANY YEARS OF DRIVING, AND ATTEMPTING TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ISSUE WITH FORD BUT REFUSED AS IT WASN'T REPRODUCIBLE WHEN ALLOTTED, I THINK THIS ISSUE OCCURS BECAUSE THE CRUISE CONTROL HAS SELF ADJUSTED ITSELF WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. BUT AFTER DETACHING THE TRAILER AND TAKING THE TRUCK FOR A LONG HILLY RIDE, THE ENGINE COMPUTER MAY THINK IT'S STILL TOWING A TRAILER AND STRONGLY ACCELERATE THE ENGINE WHEN GOING UPHILL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON. THIS IS ONLY BASED ON WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCE, AND INCLUDE NO COMPUTER LOG EXAMINATION. NOT THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN IF A POLICE CAR IS AROUND, AND BEING A SAFE DRIVER. I'M NOT TOO CONCERNED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, AS I SELF MANAGE THE ISSUE. (TEND TO SELF MANAGE A LOT OF THINGS THESE DAYS.) THIS VEHICLE HAS SERVED ME QUITE WELL, EXCEPT FOR A LOUD KNOCK ON THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE ON THIS AWD - LIKELY A BAD BEARING THAT THEY DIDN'T FIX WHEN THEY FIXED IT INITIALLY. SHRUGS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 2, 2013
OUR 2005 FORD ESCAPE HAS A SURGING PROBLEM.WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT,EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THE ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY SPEED UP.TO KEEP IT FROM MOVING FORWARD YOU HAVE TO PRESS HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.A FORD DEALERSHIP WANTED $85.00 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 22, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING COLD WEATHER AND WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 128,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 14, 2013
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 COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jan 10, 2013
MY CAR'S GAS PEDAL FELT LIKE IT BECAME STUCK, ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE. I WAS ON A HILL. THEN SUDDENLY IT SPED OFF FAST WITH A JOLT. OUR MECHANIC SAID IT NEEDS A NEW THROTTLE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON MY CAR'S MAKE & MODEL, IT APPEARS THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING CONCERN. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jan 9, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 476 CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WOULD REFUSE TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. LUCKILY IT WAS EARLY ON A SUNDAY MORNING, AND NOT HIGH-TRAFFIC TIME, WE SUCCESSFULLY PULLED THE CAR OVER TO THE SHOULDER. OUR MECHANIC HAS BEEN WORKING ON AND RESEARCHING THE ISSUE. TURNS OUT FORD IS AWARE AND HAS ISSUED A "SERVICE BULLETIN" THAT THE COMPUTER IS FAULTY, AND AFFECTS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, SPARK PLUGS, AND COILS. A QUICK SEARCH ON CAR COMPLAINTS TOLD US WE WERE NOT THE ONLY ONES, AND IT APPEARS TO BE A TIME RATHER THAN MILEAGE FAILURE. WHILE MOST ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE MINIMUM $2,000 FIX, WE ARE THANKFUL IT DID NOT CAUSE HARM TO US OR ANYONE ELSE. HOW MANY 2005 FORD ESCAPES ARE ON THE ROADS THESE DAYS? *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 3, 2013
THE GAS PEDAL IS "STICKING." IT WON'T DEPRESS. THROTTLE BODY PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 2, 2013
SEVERAL TIMES, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK TO THE POINT THAT I COULD STAND ON IT AND IT WOULD NOT BUDGE. IT HAPPENS MOST FREQUENTLY IN COLDER WEATHER BUT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CAR HAS NO EFFECT. THERE IS NO REAL PATTERN TO WHEN IT WON'T WORK. FORD RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY, HOWEVER AFTER RESEARCHING, THE THROTTLE BODY IS NOT SOMETHING THAT IS NORMALLY REPLACED AT THIS MILEAGE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Dec 31, 2012
I WAS DRIVING UP TO A STOP LIGHT SO I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS AND TO THE BRAKE, BEFORE I COULD GET TO THE RED LIGHT IT CHANGED TO GREEN, I WENT TO PRESS ON THE GAS AND THE PEDAL WAS STUCK. IT WOULD NOT GO DOWN NOTHING. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE BUSY HIGHWAY KEPT TRYING TO PRESS IT AND IT WOULDN'T GO DOWN. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINS OF JUST SITTING THERE I TRIED IT AGAIN AND IT WENT DOWN WITHOUT A PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN THE PRIOR YEARS FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE 2004 AND BELOW. HOWEVER MY 2005 IS NOT RECALLED. IT IS NOW AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND I AM WAITING ON A COST ESTIMATE. THE VEHCILE DID TEND TO DO THIS FROM TIME TO TIME ONLY WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE. I TOOK IT IN SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO BE REPAIRD AND WHEN THEY TEST DROVE IT, IT WOUDN'T STICK FOR THEM SO NO ISSUE WAS FOUND FOR THEM TO REPAIR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 28, 2012
RECURRENT PROBLEM: THE SUDDEN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL WON'T BUDGE. THE THROTTLE CABLE IS BINDING SOMEWHERE. A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO THE THROTTLE CABLE SNAPPED ON OUR 2005 FORD ESCAPE, BREAKING OFF BEHIND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE CABIN. (WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR THIS HARD-TO-PRESS-GAS-PEDAL PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR WAS VERY NEW, AND AT THE TIME THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DISCOVER THE CAUSE AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM.) AFTER IT SNAPPED, THE CABLE WAS REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP AT OUR (CONSIDERABLE) EXPENSE. NOW THE GAS PEDAL IS ONCE AGAIN REFUSING TO BUDGE SEVERAL TIMES ON EACH DRIVE, AND WE HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN AGAIN FOR INSPECTION. THE SUDDEN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE INCREASES THE LIKELIHOOD OF REAR-END COLLISIONS. IF THE THROTTLE CABLE BINDS AS YOU'RE MERGING ONTO A HIGHWAY, A HIGH SPEED REAR-END COLLISION COULD OCCUR. IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AS YOU'RE CROSSING A ROAD WHERE CROSS TRAFFIC DOES NOT HAVE TO STOP, YOU CAN BE A SITTING DUCK FOR A BROADSIDE COLLISION. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Nov 26, 2012
DRIVING AT NIGHT ON FOUR-LANE US HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH WHEN ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED. WARNING LAMP CAME ON WITH STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE. SCARY IN TRAFFIC BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO SHOULDER WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AAA TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHICH DIAGNOSED STUCK OPEN CIRCUIT IN THROTTLE BODY. REPLACED PART 5M6Z*9E926*CA THROTTLE BODY AND MOTOR ASY. PART $376.70 LABOR $262.50 SHOP FEE $2.50 SALES TAX $48.13 TOTAL $ 689.83 VERY EXPENSIVE BUT LUCKY TO NOT HAVE BEEN HURT. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 17, 2012
AFTER STARTING THE CAR, THE GAS PEDAL FELT LIKE IT HAD A BRICK UNDER IT. IT WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER THE CAR WARMED UP, IT WORKED AGAIN. DURING THE LAST MONTH, THIS HAS HAPPENED IN TRAFFIC, FORCING ME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SINCE I COULD NOT ACCELERATE, SEVERAL TIMES IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC. WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, ON THE HIGHWAY, HOURS AFTER BEGINNING MY TRIP, THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK, FOR 2 OR 3 SECONDS, CAUSING ME GREAT CONCERN. NOW, EVERY MORNING I HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 15 MINUTES FOR THE PEDAL TO FREE ITSELF IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. IT STICKS OFF AND ON AT LEAST TWICE DURING THE WARM UP PERIOD. I DON'T HAVE EXACT DATES, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE LAST FEW MONTHS INTERMITTENTLY AND HAS BEEN VERY FRIGHTENING WHEN IT HAPPENS IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENED TO ME A FEW YEARS AGO, A TIME OR TWO, BUT THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. NOW IT IS A DAILY OCCURRENCE. THE COOLER TEMPERATURE SEEMS TO BE A FACTOR. I AM RELUCTANT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER SINCE I HAVE READ MANY POSTINGS FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL GETTING THE PROBLEM CORRECTED, EVEN AFTER SPENDING A SIZEABLE AMOUNT OF MONEY. ADDITIONALLY, I CANT FIND ANY EVIDENCE THAT FORD HAS ANY IDEA HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 14, 2012
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65 MPH. WHEN I TRIED TO PRESS DOWN ON THE GAS IT WAS STUCK I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I PRESSED AS HARD AS I COULD AND IT WAS STUCK. I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND PULL OVER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 14, 2012
I OWN AT 2005 FORD ESCAPE. IN 2007 AND 2009 I HAD TWO INCIDENTS OF BEING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN I PUSHED ON THE ACCELERATOR IT FELT HARD TO PRESS AND WOULD NOT BUDGE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND CONTINUALLY PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR WOULD FINALLY GO. THIS MORNING I HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN. THE FIRST TWO INCIDENTS RESULTED IN MY TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY STATING THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART. AFTER THIS MOST RECENT INCIDENT I AM PLANNING ON TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 13, 2012
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 TECHNICIAN STATED THE THROTTLE NEEDED TO BE SPRAYED WITH WD-40. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 8, 2012
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 WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2012
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 SAFETY ISSUE, AS DECELERATING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. CONTACTED FORD'S CORPORATE OFFICE AND WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE MY SPARK PLUGS AT LEAST CHECKED AT NO CHARGE. THE COST, FOR ONLY CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS TO SEE IF THEY ARE THE ONES AFFECTED IS $90. I BELIEVE THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. FORD IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO TAKE ANY STEPS TO FIX THIS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2012
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
Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2012
DURING COLD WEATHER, THE GAS PEDAL WILL STICK AND NOT ACCELERATE OR RELEASE. IT WILL NOT RELEASE FOR SOMETIMES UP TO TEN MINUTES. THIS HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES OVER SEVERAL DAYS IN A WEEK DURING COLDER MONTHS. THIS HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY HAPPENING SINCE 2009. THE MOST RECENT ON 11/5/2012. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 5, 2012
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 INCLUDED ON ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.