2004 Ford Escape: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 113,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle revved and unintended accelerated, while driving at low speeds. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal, shifted the gear into neutral, engaged the emergency brake, and coasted the vehicle out of traffic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Updated 01/05/2017*ct the consumer stated on january 18, 2016, the dealer replaced the pcv hose connector. On february 14, 2016 it froze up again and on february 17th they cleaned it again and replaced the vacuum coupling. On decemebr 15, 2016 while driving down the highway, the throttle stuck wide open again. The pvc area was completely frozen again. The consumer cleaned it, only to freeze again. Updated 02/14/17.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Acceleration · 176,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that the throttle cable was stuck. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v574000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 176,000.

Filed Nov 30, 2012 · Acceleration · 167,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a bruised leg and kidney. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 167,000. Pmb

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Acceleration · 121,120 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately from 5 to 50 MPH and then coming to stop, the vehicle would surge forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. After diagnosis they advised her that the vehicle was covered under the federal safety agency camapign id number 04v574000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The vehicle was repaired under the recall. Approximately 2 weeks later the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 121,120. The current mileage was approximately 146,298.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 87,000 miles · MI

I made a left turn from eastbound stewart road onto the inside lane of northbound m125 (n. Monroe street), monroe, mi at approximately 09:00. When approaching frenchtown mall area on the left, cars ahead were stopped for others making left turns into the mall. I took my right foot off of the gas pedal to coast so as not to have to brake. Suddenly my car accelerated (sped up); my right foot was still off of the gas pedal and on the floor. I hit the brake hard with my right foot and the vehicle did stop. (I never use my left foot to brake. I always use the right foot to drive and to brake.) I thought of all of the incidents of sudden acceleration; now knew how it felt. Researched, found info as to recall issued . We never received recall notice. Put VIN # in ford site. Our vehicle, 2004 escape 3.0l v6 not recalled. The cruise control quit working may, 2011. We had the escape in for regular service recently and we told the service advisor, who is also the assistant service manager at the dealer, that the cruise control no longer worked. He said it could be checked but it would be expensive to fix. We chose not to incur additional expense given the age of the vehicle. This vehicle has consistently had all service, oil changes, repairs done at the ford dealer. We did not know about the recall, nor of the technical service bulletin issued to all dealers by ford. Interesting note: we own and drive a 1989 ford f150 and the cruise control works fine!

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically exhibit sudden acceleration. The contact had to use the emergency brakes on each occasion, but the wheels continued spinning. The contact's mechanic cleaned the accelerator pedal but stated that they did not find a problem with the vehicle. The failure recurred after the cleaning of the accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 146,000. Updated 08/28/12*lj the consumer stated that the vehicle was put into reverse and then accelerated on its own. The consumer depressed the brake but, the vehicle did not stop until the emergency brake was pulled. The front wheels continued to spin. The second time shifting from reverse to park, then to drive the vehicle accelerated again. The emergency brake was pulled and the front wheels continued to spin. Updated 09/05/2012

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact was pulling into a parking space when the brakes were applied and the vehicle surged forward causing a crash. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle until it crashed into a barrier. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that they could not confirm if the crash was caused by the accelerator cable. The vehicle was repaired for the federal safety agency campaign 04v574000, vehicle speed control cables on 2/7/2005; however, it has now failed. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/11/11

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Acceleration · 107,394 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving 65 MPH with the cruise control on as he depressed the accelerator pedal to past another vehicle there was sudden acceleration and the vehicle speed increased more than it should. He had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force in order to get to move onto the side of the road and turn the engine off. The vehicle was towed to the closest dealer and after inspection he was told that the vehicle speed control cable broke and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle speed control was disconnected; yet, the vehicle was driven to his residence. He then took the vehicle to another dealer where they replaced the cable at his expense for $160. The manufacturer was notified and also offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 107,394.

Filed Jun 18, 2010 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

I was the owner of a 2004 ford escape that was recalled because the engine would suddenly accelerate uncontrollable. I had to call my insurance co. Geico because of this they sent out a tow truck to check the situation. The tow operator got the engine to run normally. I put in a claim against ford and was told that they did not think they were liable. My escape accelerated again and was involved in a accident that totaled the vehicle. I need help to present my case to ford motor co.

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Acceleration · 90,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. While driving at speeds of 35 MPH, the vehicle abnormally accelerated without warrant. The contact was able to stop the vehicle, with the engine still revving, by placing the gear in neutral and applying the brakes. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 04v574000 (vehicle speed control: cables) and that repairs would be covered at the manufacturers expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 72,667 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and removing his foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He was able to bring the vehicle to a stop without incident. In addition, the contact stated that the engine would exhibit unusual increases in rpms of up to 4500 while in any gear. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v574000: vehicle speed control: cables, however the dealer stated that the failure was contributed to the idle air control valve malfunctioning. He proceeded to explain the idle air control valve was not closing correctly, therefore causing the vehicle to accelerate without depressing the accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 72667. The idle air control valve failed which caused the vehicle to accelerate at an excessive speed. Updated 05/03/10. *jb updated 06/03/10*bf updated 06/10/10.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Acceleration · 36,000 miles · MA · crash

While moving my 2004 ford escape in my driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated without my foot on the pedal. I struck a bush in my yard and was able to stop. The bush was destroyed and there was approx. $500 damage to my vehicle. A recall repair on the accelerator cable was performed by ford in march of 2005. I brought the vehicle to a ford dealer who would not even look at the vehicle without charging me. I reported the incident to ford motor co. Who stated that they repaired the accelerator cable when it was recalled and would not repair it again. I have since had the bumper damage repaired and will have the accelerator cable inspected by an independent garage. I am lucky that no one was hurt during this incident. I am hesitant to drive this car again and I am very careful when I have to. I am a retired police officer and have seen what m/v crashes can do.