Two problems related to car throttle stuck have been reported for the 2003 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2003 Escape.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine began to rev unexpectedly and the throttle became stuck even though the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle resumed normal operation. In 2012, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 12v353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control); however, the failure recurred twice after the remedy was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the idle air control was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Escape. The contact stated the throttle body would become stuck in the open throttle position whenever the outside temperature was below zero. The contacts personal mechanic advised that the failure occurred because the throttle was freezing in the open position and seemed to be a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.