2011 Ford Escape acceleration problems

Filed Dec 1, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 147,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

The instrument cluster started by flashing all lights to staying on. Then the speed controls, speedometer, RPM gauge, and heat sensor would not work. On top of all this. The brakes began to make a clicking noise when this issue would happen and the brakes would act rough. No mechanic could figure out the problem until it was to late. This needs to be better known and better managed.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 129,000 miles · WV

It's stalling in motion or suddenly surging forward when accelerating from a stop, posing a serious safety risk to vehicle occupants, other motorists and pedestrians. Intermittent vehicle stalls and surges as they enter traffic from a stopped position or while driving at highway speeds.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving approximately 62 MPH with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stopped, turned off, and restarted the vehicle for it to operate normally. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Acceleration · 68,000 miles · OH

Driving on street and engine shut down. Restarted engine and could not accelerate to more than 20 MPH. I pulled off of street and shut engine off for about a minute. Restarted engine and every thing worked fine except check engine light was on and cruise control would not work.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · VA

The throttle body of my ford escape 2011 seems to be malfunctioning, since it has a drive by wire system, I want to complain about the defects ford cars have been having surrounding its throttle functionality. Whenever I am accelerating from a stop light or on the highway, the car jumps forward and starts to shake, and then simply does not accelerate. It happens sporadically, and after an inspection from a mechanic, it's showing that the throttle body is malfunctioning, and the codes showing that it is simultaneously open and closed. It is an issue that ford vehicles up to 2012 seemed to have been getting. I have experienced this issue since 50,000 miles on the car of 2 years ago, and it's been happening sporadically, maybe once a month, or once every 10 minutes.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 98,000 miles · PA

Ford consumer satisfaction program 13n03. Related to etb. Car randomly would not accelerate - had to pull over three times while driving on the highway to turn car on and off. After turning car on, it was like nothing had happened.

Filed Oct 28, 2016 · Acceleration · 77,188 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2011 ford escape. While stationary, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a stone wall. The driver sustained a fractured left arm, various body bruises, right and left leg injuries, and facial lacerations. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 77,188. Updated 12/23/16*lj updated 01/05/17.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. While driving at any speed, the rpms increased and the contact heard a clicking noise. Afterwards, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The issue recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Acceleration · 60,800 miles · TX

Driving on my way home my wrench light turned on. My car started hesitating and couldn't have control of my speed. I checked the manual and the it read the problem was some issue with the throttle body. Taking it to ford dealership to see what they will say /fix.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Acceleration · 82,564 miles · NY

Vehicle would engage in jerky motion and reduced power when accelerating to highway speed followed by "throttle fault light" on instrument panel. More jerky motion during downshift/deceleration. Odb2 code p2119