2011 Ford Escape: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there might have been a recall on the vehicle for the transmission. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · TX

As I was driving home in town, the engine service soon light comes on. Code has to do with the emissions/fuel valve. The vehicle drives just fine, but concerned about inspection and if this is under a recall that is not for my vehicle. Also, when driving, starting and stopping the car seems to 'jump' at times and no known cause and hesitates in shifting. Please advise on what to do. Thank you. A very concerned driver.

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 Aug 16, 2016 · Transmission · 89,600 miles · IL

"takata recall" a light popped on while I was driving on a local city street a light that looks like a wrench and it is causing me hesitation while driving won't pick up speed or give any gas.

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Engine · 81,000 miles · GA

When accelerating from a stopped position, the vehicle felt as if it were about to stall. I pressed the clutch and the vehicle did not stall, but would not move forward. I turned the vehicle off. I restarted the vehicle (which hesitated to catch for several seconds). Upon the vehicle starting, I again attempted to accelerate through the intersection. At first the vehicle seemed ok, but shortly through the intersection the vehicle lost all acceleration. I pulled off to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. After several minutes I restarted the vehicle and was able to continue without incident, however the "check engine" light was illuminated. I had the vehicle checked and it read error code p2111. The check engine light went out and the vehicle did not give me problems again until august 20, 2015. As I accelerated from a stopped position, the vehicle again lost all power to the engine (though it did not stall). I was able to move to the side of the road and disengage the engine. After several minutes, and with a hesitated "catch" the engine restarted. I believe this is an existing and known problem with ford (the federal safety agency pe13003), however, I was told by my local dealer and ford customer service that the warranty extension offered under that investigation does not apply to my vehicle (which falls within all of the guidelines for year, make, model, and mileage).

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Engine · 89,866 miles · TN

Today was the worst it has been, it al started about 2 months ago, it just happens without warning of any kind. But today the first time was on my way to work, luckily I had a place to pull off, turn off engine sit and start it back, not immediate I may say ( a little hesitation in the starting) then the second time (today) happened in an intersection same process, but this time was very scary, seeing how cars were coming at me honking and going around me. Then the third time (today) was on my way home from work, with my grandson in the car I might add, this accrued not 30 minutes after the 2nd incident. I had to pull off the road and repeat the process to get going again. If this continues to occur, it could turn into a very bad accident.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 50,000 miles · MA

As I was driving at 50-55 miles an hour my vehicle bucked and lost power and when accelerating it feels as if the car is going to stall. When starting up from a complete stop the car will hesitate when trying to accelerate and bucks.

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

1st time I was coming to a stop at a light and the vehicle wanted to surge forward several times, when light turned green I tried to accelerate and it hesitated. This would happen every now and again, not a continuous issue. In dec 2014 it happened again this time with the vehicle stalling, put in park and it started right up but hesitated when accelerating, did this several times within a 5 mile span. Parked, did my 8 hour work day came out, started right up and no issues driving home. Later that night my husband drove it and it stalled on him 3 times with the check engine light coming on. Code p144a came up, took it to my mechanic and was told the code thrown should not cause stalling issues. This has been an ongoing battle, sometimes the vehicle running great, sometimes I don't know if I'll make it to my destination. This happens at all speeds; in city, interstate, or at a complete stop. I only have 72000 in mileage and my vehicle is well kept, what is going on?!?

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 44,500 miles · WA

Ever since we bought our 2011 ford escape (used in fl--had to drive it to wa state due to military pcs army orders) the car has never gotten more than 20 mpg. It was hesitating consistently after we put 5,000 miles on the car. It started hesitating/ revving rpms at stop/jumping/accelerating then engine would just shut off and power as well. Finally stalled on joint base lewis mcchord, wa (where we are stationed and live) and my husband could not get it to start. The "check engine light" was also then showing. We had it towed to the nearest ford dealership (lakewood ford). We had a platinum warranty we paid extra for with our monthly payments. Even with that we still had to get an aer (army emergency relief) loan for the difference (appx. $187.00) that was not covered. We were entitled to rental car coverage but the ford dealership did not contact our warranty company in time so we were without a vehicle for 4 days. That was barely 3 months ago. They ended up replacing the throttle body regulator. Again...here it is less than 3 months since that was replaced and we are only getting 18.2 miles to the gallon. It is worse when we use the flex fuel. It barely has 47,000 miles and it is unpredictable and I feel unsafe in this car. My husband is being medically boarded from active duty army because he is 100% disabled and a "wounded warrior." the only comfort I have is seeing that we aren't the only ones who have dealt with this problem. That is terrible to say but it is even worse when you cannot rely on a vehicle you bought only 1 year used. We are facing having to drive this back to orlando, fl and now we will probably voluntarily turn it in to the loan company simply because neither one of us feel safe enough to attempt to drive it 3500 miles across the united states, along with the medical concerns.

Filed Nov 26, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 28,399 miles · HI

After sitting at a red light, I tried to accelerate vehicle to get on the highway then vehicle hesitated and wouldn't respond to any attempts to accelerate and the engine light and wrench light came on. After completely turning the car off and trying to restart it, it took approx 7 seconds to turn over and after making another attempt to accelerate there wasn't any change. I did this two more times and on the third try, the vehicle responded to prompts from the accelerator. Both the engine light and wrench light were still lit up, but I drove the car to the autoport and was given the trouble code p2112 and was told that the throttle body assembly needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 23, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 53,227 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle sporadically failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The contact referenced the federal safety agency action number: dp12006 (engine) and stated that the parts were not available to complete the repair under the technical service bulletin. The approximate failure mileage was 53,227. The consumer stated the vehicle went into limp mode causing the vehicle to accelerate at 5 MPH.

Filed Aug 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 53,530 miles · NC

While accelerating from a stopped position the gas pedal stopped working and the car came to an idle speed in traffic. I exited highway and idled onto the ramp to the nearest parking lot. After turning the car off for a while and tried to restart with hesitation and was able to drive home and to the nearest ford dealership the next day.(crossroads ford- indian trail, nc) the service department cleaned the injectors and fuel throttle body along with a oil change and transmission flush.($300) the car still had a idling issue but I thought it was just left over residue cleaning itself out.( I have complained of shifting problems/acceleration problems with car since purchase in 2011. I have taken it into keith hawthorne ford of belmont (where purchased) several times with this complaint. Nothing could ever be found.) the second incident date is 8-2-13. I was on hwy 74 in indian trail and had pulled out ahead of traffic leaving a stop light with plenty of time to accelerate to speed and the gas pedal stopped working again. I put my flashers on and idled to the next parking lot on the right which was a food lion shopping center. I was almost rear-ended by a red & white tractor trailer because he couldn't slow down in time, it just was able to get in the left lane before hitting me. Several cars were backed up and slamming on brakes to keep from hitting me. There was no safe place to pull over so I had to idle to the parking lot. I turned the car off as in the earlier incident and got it restarted and was able to drive it the mile or 2 back to crossroads ford. I received a call today from the service staff that the fuel throttle body needed to be replaced and it would cost an additional $500 to which they would deduct $100 for the service performed 2 days earlier. The car remains at the crossroads ford while I await a call from a customer service agent for this issue.