Accelerator Stuck problems of the 2002 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the accelerator became stuck in open throttle and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The contact also mentioned that the accelerator pedal would become stuck sporadically and would not allow the contact to accelerate. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repair. The failure was mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.

My daughter ( a teacher) was driving the vehicle on i94 to work in 2010 with the speed control set. The vehicle speed increased and she hit the brake, but the accelerator was stuck and she could not slow the vehicle down as it over-powered the brake. She did not know what to do and called 911. The police officer told her to put the vehicle in neutral and turn the key off after she got the vehicle under control. She was extremely lucky no one was ahead of her on the expressway. The accelerator remained stuck after she had pulled off the road with the motor off. I went to get her and the vehicle. I was able to release the accelerator by hitting it hard with my foot. I carefully drove the vehicle home. I was able to recreate the accelerator sticking on the expressway several times. I reported this to Ford (dearborn) and told them they had a problem, however, they did not seem interested in investigating the issue, and suggested I pay a dealer to fix it. I have driven the vehicle, without using the speed control and being very careful to accelerate slowly (as my daughter still has my vehicle). But, now I will take it a dealer and Ford (thanks to the government and the vehicle safety law) will pay to fix it!.

The vehicle in question a 2002 Ford Escape xl, threw a rod at about 47,000 miles due to a problem that became a recall concern ( Ford recall id# 42319 December 7, 2004), I was sent a recall notice 2 months after the replacement by a used ( 43,000 miles), engine which my extended warranty company chose over a remanufactured engine that I wanted. It also threw a rod after the accelerator stuck, ( the recall item) 40,000 miles later. Because the warranty had expired, no repairs were covered and I ended up paying repairs, rental cost and losing wages because I couldn't get to my next assignment.

If you could please forward me any other resources where I can seek a resolution I would greatly appreciate it. On 7-14-05 our Ford Escape v6 XLT (VIN: 1fmyu03171kb12758) was taken to galpin Ford (van nuys, CA) for repairs. The problem was that while stopped the vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in the accelerator being stuck and the vehicle moving forward. The vehicle had to be put in park in order to avoid a collision. The vehicle was then taken in on 7-14-05 where tech's diagnosed the problem w/ an "stp sensor malfunction", resulting in the sensor being replaced. According to angel lopez (svc. Advisor) he related that this may be a problem on newer Ford Escapes, but not on our specific vehicle. He said to contact Ford coporate to seek reimbursement. On 7-17-05 I contacted corporate explaining them of the problem. Although, they admitted it was a safety issue, they stated there was no recall for our specific model and year. They said at this time they could not assist with the matter. As stated before I am seeking assistance in this matter due to Ford's poor history for automotive safety.

2002 Ford Escape experiencing problems with accelerator even after recall repairs were performed. Recall campaign, performed on 02/07/05 and still having problem. The accelerator stuck wide open while traveling down the highway. On 03/22/05 the accelerator stuck again.

While driving. The accelerator pedal sticks. Consumer cannot make a smooth acceleration from a complete stop. The problem was intermittent, you have to depress the pedal so far until it gives, then the vehicle surges forward, and the tires spin. Took the vehicle in for the repair. Was told the throttle body has to be replaced. Please provide any further information.