2008 Ford Escape
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 2,417 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Escape model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 72 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 45 people were injured.
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
Steering, electric power assist systemMay 29, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured August 18, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S05.
Campaign 14V284000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentSep 3, 2010
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Campaign 10E043000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
2,417 reports, newest first.
Steering, Feb 15, 2014
WHEN I START THE CAR INTERMITTENTLY I HAVE NO POWER STEERING UNTIL I TURN OFF THE CAR A RESTART IT. ALSO WHEN THE CAR IS IDLING THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE STEERING WILL GO OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Steering, Feb 15, 2014
WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, I NOTICED A "TWITCH" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. STEERING APPEARED TO BE NORMAL AS I WAS DRIVING. LATER, AGAIN WHILE SETTING STILL, I AGAIN NOTICED STEERING WHEEL ACTUALLY "TWITCH" ON IT'S OWN, MY HANDS WERE OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS VEHICLE HAS ELECTRONIC STEERING ASSIST. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP BEING EVALUATED. THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT FORD CURRENTLY DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. THIS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE! I HAVE FOUND ONLINE OTHER REPORTS OF LOSING STEERING ASSIST. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRASHES IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS. THE STEERING SYSTEM OF ANY VEHICLE IS ONE OF THE MOST BASIC AND FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY SYSTEMS, AND BEING SO, SHOULD BE FAR MORE RELIABLE AND PROVEN THROUGH TESTING AND BEING G BACKED UP BY THE MANUFACTURER. I AM BEING TOLD THAT THIS COULD COST $1000-$1500 TO REPAIR, AS THEY MAY HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THAT IN MY ESTIMATION IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Feb 15, 2014
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
Steering, Feb 14, 2014
AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING, MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT, WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT WOULD MOST LIKELY HAVE CRASHED IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON A BUSIER ROAD, OR AT GREATER SPEEDS. I PLANNED ON TAKING THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC, BUT MY FIRST INTERNET SEARCH UNCOVERED THE BREADTH OF THIS ISSUE, WHICH SEEMS TO AFFECT MOST ESCAPE OWNERS AT OR NEAR THE FIVE YEAR MARK OF THE VEHICLE. THIS INTERNET SEARCH ALSO MADE FORD'S CRASS RESPONSE TO THIS WIDESPREAD ISSUE, TO STAY SILENT AND INCREASE THEIR PROFIT MARGIN DUE TO SHODDY PRODUCTS. IN LIGHT OF THIS, I AM STRONGLY CONSIDERING TRADING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A MORE RELIABLE MAKE. *TR
Steering, Feb 14, 2014
AT IDLE SPEEDS VEHICLE WHEEL SHAKES ON ITS OWN WHEN DRIVING, POWER STEERING SENSORS FORCE WHEEL TO FLUCTUATE, AND MOTOR INSIDE STEERING COLUMN MAKES NOISE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, WAS TOLD STANDARD FIX IS FOR STEERING COLUMN TO BE REPLACED, BUT CANNOT YET VERIFY THAT IS NEEDED YET. WAS TOLD THE CONDITION WILL GET WORSE, AND FOR NOW TO WAIT ON REPAIR, WHICH WOULD COST $1,600 TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Steering, Feb 13, 2014
MY DAUGHTER WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A FULL STOP AFTER TURNING HAD TO FORCE STEERING BACK LUCKY THERE WAS NO ON COMING TRAFFIC LATER THAT DAY WHILE TURNING INTO GAS STATION STEERING LOCKED UP ON MY WIFE LUCKY SHE WAS GOING SLOW CALLED DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT VEHICLE TOOK IN FOR SERVICE 2/5/2014 DONE ON 2/6/2014 REPLACED STEERING COLUMN $1431.06 CAN FORD EVEN REPLACE A LITTLE FINGER FOR THAT AMOUNT I DON'T THINK SO WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER FORD. *TR
Engine, Feb 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 209,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Feb 11, 2014
WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE GETS COLD, THE GAS PEDAL ON MY '08 ESCAPE WILL STICK IN PLACE AND WILL NOT PRESS DOWN. IF I JIGGLE IT OR JAM IT DOWN HARD I AM ABLE TO MAKE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE. THE ISSUE IS VERY PROMINENT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT AND THE CAR HASN'T BEEN RAN FOR A WHILE. THE GAS PEDAL WILL JAM BOTH WHEN STOPPED AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS IN PARKING LOT SITUATIONS WHEN TRYING TO SLOWLY MANEUVER OUT OF A SPACE OR AROUND BLIND CORNERS, AND THE GAS PEDAL STICKS, CAUSING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT MUCH CONTROL. IT'S ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING SINCE YOU MAY BE TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP BUT ARE UNABLE TO DUE TO THE GAS PEDAL STICKING. THIS CAN CAUSE UNSUSPECTING DRIVERS TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES, AS THEY WERE ASSUMING THAT YOU WERE GOING TO MOVE FORWARD IN TRAFFIC BUT THE CAR IS UNABLE TO ADVANCE. IT HAS PROVEN TO BE VERY DANGEROUS IN SNOWY SITUATIONS AND UNPLOWED ROADS AND DRIVEWAYS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE PEDAL WILL STICK AND THEN SUDDENLY LURCH FORWARD, CAUSING THE CAR TO SLIDE AROUND. TRYING TO DRIVE UP A SNOWY SLOPE FROM A STOP IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE, SINCE THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION CAUSES YOU TO SPIN OUT IN THE SNOW RATHER THAN ALLOWING YOU TO ADVANCE SLOWLY. I HAVE READ THAT CLEANING THE THROTTLE BODY IS AN EFFECTIVE FIX FOR THIS ISSUE BUT HAVEN'T YET TRIED IT. *TR
Steering, Feb 11, 2014
POWER STEERING ON MY ESCAPE WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING, IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN GOING FASTER OR MAKING A TURN, I COULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR AND CRASHED. THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE IS ASTOUNDING, THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MAKE SURE NO ONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2014
THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. I WOULD HAVE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART UNTIL IN ENGAGED. WHEN IT WAS OPERATING, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHUTTER BACK AND FORTH. I TOOK IT IN TO THE FORD DEALER AND SCAN CODE B2278 CONFIRMED THAT THE TORQUE SENSOR WAS BAD IN THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. REQUIRED THE STEERING COLUMN TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,439.68. *TR
Steering, Feb 10, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE TURNED THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH ON. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.LJ
Steering, Suspension, Other or unspecified, Feb 9, 2014
SERIOUS VIBRATION, LOT OF CRACKING NOISE, STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP, HAVE TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL TO START VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 8, 2014
STEERING WHEEL INITIALLY STARTED TO PULSATE AT STOP LIGHT.. NEXT INCIDENT I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED AND HAD STEERING BACK...NEXT INCIDENT STEERING WHEEL PULSATES WHILE DRIVING AND LOSES POWER STEERING WHILE AT SPEED.. PULL VEHICLE TO ROADSIDE AND RESTART AND REGAIN STEERING.. NOT HAVING THIS VEHICLE RECALLED TO FIX THIS ISSUE IS THE MOST INSANE THING I HAVE EVER HEARD OF.. IF A FRAIL PERSON OR ELDERLY HAS THIS HAPPEN TO THEM, PEOPLE WILL DIE.. ITS NOT A MATTER OF IF THIS HAPPENS BUT WHEN IT WILL.. IF IT HASN'T ALREADY.. ANYBODY READING THIS I HOPE YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN OR FAMILY OR FRIENDS OR ANYBODY FOR THAT MATTER DOES NOT DIE AS A RESULT OF THIS MATTER GOING UNRESOLVED... IT IS MINDBOGGLING THAT FORD TURNS ITS BACK ON THIS ISSUE..IM NOT ALONE IN THIS, THERE ARE COMPLAINTS ALL OVER THE INTERNET.. CAN YOU IMAGINE A LOSS OR MULTIPLE LOSSES OF LIVES AFTER SO MANY COMPLAINTS BEING REGISTERED? PLEASE HELP *TR
Steering, Feb 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD SEIZED. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH OR MORE OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,960. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN UPDATED 08/22/2014 *JS
Steering, Feb 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE WHEN THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Steering, Feb 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD IN ADDITION TO A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY UPON RESTARTING. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
Steering, Feb 3, 2014
POWER STEERING SPORADICALLY FAILS. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT STARTUP OR WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY OR FATALITY. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS LOGGED ONLINE, EVEN ON THE FORD WEBSITE. EVERY DEALERSHIP/AUTO BODY STATES THAT THIS SHOULD BE A MANUFACTURER RECALL. *TR
Steering, Feb 1, 2014
I WAS DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBOR HOOD AND MY ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE NEAREST CAR SHOP AND THEY TOOK A LOOK AT IT. THEY INFORMED ME THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CHIP WAS GOING BAD. SO IT WILL WORK AT TIMES AND THEN IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I AM A BIGGER GUY SO I CAN HANDLE NOT HAVING STEERING ASSIST. HOWEVER IF THIS HAPPENS WHEN NOT EXPECTING IT, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS A GROWING LIST OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Steering, Feb 1, 2014
CLICKING NOISE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. RESTARTING THE ENGINE ALLOWS FOR RESTORATION OF POWER TO STEERING. HUNDREDS OF REPORTS OF OTHER ELECTRIC ASSIST UNITS FAILING. OURS HAS NOT RECURRED, BUT WE DRIVE TWO LANE ROADS TO AND FROM WORK. IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN AT SOME POINTS IT COULD LEAD TO BAD CRASH. FORD KNOWS OF THE ISSUE, AND IT ONLY A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE IS KILLED. *TR
Steering, Jan 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW THE SYSTEM TO RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 03/12/14*LJ
Steering, Jan 31, 2014
VEHICLE STARTED WITH A JERKING MOTION IN STEERING WHEEL. THEN PROGRESSED INTO SPORADIC LOSS OF POWER STEERING. NO WARNING LIGHTS. TURNING THE ENGINE OFF THEN BACK ON RELEASED THE STEERING WHEEL. IF SO MANY PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS FORD NEEDS TO RECALL IT. IT IS NOT ABOUT REGULAR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE THIS IS A PRODUCT OF FAILURE. *TR
Steering, Jan 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED PULLING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,000. UPDATED 04/14/14*LJ UPDATED 04/22/14
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 29, 2014
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 SINCE 2008, AND I'M ON MY 3RD THROTTLE BODY--THE ORIGINAL ONE, THE ONE REPLACED AT THE FORD DEALER, AND NOW THIS ONE. THE FINANCIAL BURDEN IS STRESSFUL ENOUGH, BUT THEN ADD ON THE FACT THAT, AT ANY TIME, THE THROTTLE CAN FREEZE UP AND STOP WORKING WHICH CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Jan 29, 2014
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 SIT FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES ALMOST GOT HIT IN BACK END AFTER PRESSING HARD ON PEDAL IT FINALLY WENT DOWN BUT I HAD PRESS HARD ON PEDAL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION. U HAVE NO WARNING. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL THIS . IM TERRIFIED. ITS DANGEROUS FOR ME MY SON AND OTHER DRIVERS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 42,000.