2014 Ford Escape: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 9, 2022 · Acceleration, Transmission · WA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that prior to receiving the recall notification, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration after taking her foot off the brake pedal. The vehicle drove across six lanes of traffic and was unable to stop while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact applied the parking brake and was able to stop the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 21, 2022 · Transmission · 55,465 miles · WI · crash

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while parking the vehicle in the garage, the vehicle unintended accelerated causing the vehicle to damage the garage wall, garage freezer, and into the next room which was a bedroom. The vehicle was taken to a collision center for repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there were no recalls and the vehicle did not have an extended warranty. The failure mileage was 55,465. The consumer stated the vehicle is not repaired as of yet, presently waiting for the parts.

Filed Jun 17, 2022 · Transmission · TX

Vehicle tends to self accelerate and lunge forward after coming to a complete stop and shifts are very delayed. Car will not shift to the next gear if you don't let off on the accelerator pedal for a moment.

Filed Jun 15, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · MA

In the first few minutes of operation the transmission/engine speeds up and if not expecting it a surge forward could cause an accident. Similiar problems almost every time the car is started.

Filed Feb 15, 2021 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · MI

Power trained failed twice. First time aug '18 with 37k miles and second event feb. ''21 with 67k miles. Both events the vehicle suddenly displays a 'transmission fault: service now' which renders the vehicle unable to drive. First event randy wise ford dealership repaired by tech (name chandler) our six speed transmission. They replaced under warranty; direct clutch rebuild, replace friction material & seals..etc. The second event: same vehicle suddenly displays a 'transmission fault: service now.' I return the escape to randy wise (manager mike) and informed us that diagnoses (scope) "reclutch failure" code. Same issue. They stated iy was out of there 2 year warranty and I had three out of pocket options to fix & no warranty. I contacted ford customer service (erica) to file claim. Erica contacted the dealer and return back to me in 5 minutes stating the three out of pocket cost was my only options. No escalation was offer beside wirting a note to the as customer service dept. I request the name of te ford zone manager for se michigan and she could not provide the contact. Transmission failure twice with less than 68k miles. The vehicle would lunge when coming to a stop. Upon take off from a stop, it would have very little power or high RPM's & move slow causing safe driving issues. Placing the vehicle in drive (from park position, the vehicle lunged forward... Rough, clumpsy the whole time we have owned. Very disappointed in ford, ford product adn ford authorized dealer service work. This vehicle is a lemon and should be a law protecting consumers from such faulty ford products.

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · KY

Driving in metro area my car began not moving or what I would call not engaged with the gas pedal. Than it began to run fine, when I stopped at a red light and pushed the gas pedal again the car would not move at all but rolled back a bit until I pressed on the break peddle. Then the next time I pushed the gas it lunged forward, I pulled over at the next parking lot and had it towed to a car shop. They have told me that I need a new transmission.

Filed Oct 15, 2020 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated with an engine fault message displayed on the instrument panel. On several occasions, the vehicle lunged forward independently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer rochester ford located at 8 crain rd, rochester, nh 03867, who diagnosed that the manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor was defective. The map sensor was replaced and the wiring harness was spliced to remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v813000 (electrical system). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 98,000.*jft *dt

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Transmission · 75,200 miles · NC

Vehicle began stalling when pulling out from a stop light. It then surged forward and stalled again. Managed to get it into a parking area and off the highway. Had to be towed to a dealership. Informed it needs a new transmission. Has less than 76000 miles.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · GA

I was driving on the hwy with my 1 year old in the back when I my car started to slow on its own. I pressed harder on the gas to keep up with traffic and the car surged forward almost rear ending the one in front of me. It did this once more before I got off the highway. When I got off the highway I had to make a left hand turn and halfway through the intersection my car could barely accelerate. There were no notifications or warnings that popped up. As I tried to make it up the hill on the next road my car stalled and then a notification popped up saying transmission fault service now. I had to get it towed and ford says it is the torque converter that caused damage to my transmission. I asked them about a service bulletin related to the part but they said they take no responsibility for the part failing. I have read hundreds of complaints related to this part on the internet. My make and model car is listed as a clunker online due to this issue. My daughter and I could have been killed if my car slowed down any more going though the intersection because we barely made it before traffic came through. Ford should make this right before someone is killed. Almost all of the complaints I read said the cars that failed due to this part when they were traveling at a high rate of speed. When I talked to the service people at the ford dealership in alpharetta they said they know there is an issue with this part but until ford does a recall they can't help me. Please take action before a family is killed due to fords negligence.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the ignition had to turn the ignition from start to off several times before the vehicle started. Once the contact was able to drive the vehicle, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. While at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal until they were able to gain control and turn off the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to tom wood ford (3130 96th street, indianapolis, in 46240, 888‑714‑6941) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. *tt the consumer stated the vehicle went into limp mode once again on 10/6/19.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Engine · 140,000 miles · OH

While driving to work the car lost power suddenly. The car then suddenly accelerated on its own and lost power. The car became immobile after just a few minutes of the initial problem the car was stuck on the road until help could arrive to love it off the road where it came to a stop. The car was on a county road, in motion, with no pre indication of issue. The cars transmission is believed bad from this event and the car can not be driven or moved under its own power.

Filed Jan 2, 2018 · Acceleration · 41,000 miles · MD

Vehicle was being driven approximately 65 MPH on a highway in moderate traffic at the time of the incident. Road conditions were dry, outside temperature was cold (<32 degrees f). Vehicle was being driven on a route that is often driven with this vehicle. Vehicle has approximately 40k miles with no known mechanical problems. Driver routinely uses cruise control almost every time the vehicle is driven. In this instance, driver attempted to engage cruise control and the control engaged for only 1 sec before automatically disengaging. Driver attempted this three more times to the same effect. At the same time as this cruise control malfunction, the driver was receiving a cellular call on an iphone 6, service with us cellular. Driver did not pick up the phone but continued to let it ring. The iphone was sitting in the drivers left front pants pocket. On the fourth attempt to engage the cruise control, it failed again but after another 2 seconds, immediately engaged without input from the driver. When the cruise control engaged, it engaged at 72 MPH, causing sudden, unintended acceleration from approximately 67 MPH to 72 MPH. Driver disengaged cruise control and then continued to drive normally. At this time, the iphone also stopped ringing. Continued driving since that time - with no additional calls received on the iphone - have no had any further effects on the cruise control. Unknown cause for cruise control malfunction, but given that it is used frequently every time the car is driven for commuting without problems with the exception of this instance, driver suspects emi/interference.