Accelerator Stuck problems of the 2007 Ford Escape

Recently the accelerator pedal stuck on my 2007 Ford Escape and I had to run into a curb to stop the vehicle, ity caused about $1500 damage to the car. No personnel injuries were caused. I had to run the car into a curb to keep from rear ending another vehicle.

The gas pedal would stick intermittently, and more pressure needed to be applied to the pedal in order to get the car to accelerate. At one point the gas pedal completely stuck, and I was not able to accelerate the car at all on the highway, forcing me to pull the car over to the side of the road and turn it off to be towed. A mechanic was able to confirm this issue is caused by a malfunction in the throttle body. Ford previously recalled throttle body's in Escapes from 2009-2012, but my car is 2007 and does not apply. However, because it is experiencing the same malfunction, and has serious safety implication, I believe the 2007 Ford Escape model should be added to Fords current consumer satisfaction program 13n03.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle. The contact had to abruptly apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal become stuck when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. The failure would occur more frequently during cold weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned due to carbon build up. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 149,000.

Anytime temperature is below approximately 50 degrees f, gas pedal sticks and cannot be depressed for acceleration until vehicle is being driven. Pedal also hangs closed at this temperature while being driven.

I own a 2007 Ford Escape, 45,000 miles, car is outside of warranty. On 12/7/10, I was driving to work & tried to lane change ,the gas pedal became stuck, I could not accelerate. Luckily I was able to merge back into my lane & repeatedly force the pedal down to get the car to finally accelerate. The problem persisted the remaining part of the day & next, and I took the car to my Ford dealership on December 8. On December 9th , the service manager advised the throttle was bent , replacement at cost of $300 and the part is being redesigned and not be available to be shipped from the part supplier until 12/20/10 ,the dealership would not receive the part until sometime in January 2011 . The car is not safe to drive and would need to remain at the dealership . I asked why the part was being redesigned, he had no answer, to me means the original part in my car is a manufacturer defect. The car is only 3 years old, the throttle cannot get bent on its own the part was defective when installed, obviously a common problem that the part dealer is aware of & redesigning . I was also advised the mechanics discovered a faulty abs tone ring, cracked, $145. 00 to replace , I asked how can that happen, the service manager stated probably due to the weather ?? looking at numerous websites this is a common problem with the Ford Escape, along with the accelerator sticking . I called Ford customer service, spoke to a rep & two supervisors, who all refuse any type of compensation for two known issues of the manufacturer defects since there has been no recall for the 2007 model. As a consumer I am outraged that Ford will not stand by their product for a loyal Ford customer . It is December 28,2010 , and I still do not have my car back as still at the dealership . The problem is consistent on all the 2007 models, Ford, please issue a recall for the safety of your customers. My total repair bill will be $450-$600 , due to defective parts from Ford .

While backing up out of garage, the gas pedal stuck. When colder out, I have to forcefully accelerator from an idle or parked position. I have nearly rearended people numerous times at stop signs, etc. , as the car lunges once the accelerator actually does go. It's going to cause an accident, having to jam on the pedal that hard to get it to go. ## VIN passed ## 2007 Ford Escape XLT ##.

The gas pedal continuously sticks or locks in position after I have stopped either to make a left turn or right turn. This is very dangerous, especially when I am making a left turn and there is usually on coming traffic. I am very nervous to make left turns for this reason. Someone will get killed or seriously injured due to this issue.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The transmission was replaced due to internal damage. In 2010, the transmission was rebuilt by an authorized dealer. In addition, the accelerator pedal would stick on numerous occasions and after repeated attempts the pedal released. The contact performed the repair which consisted of cleaning the throttle body. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Js.

2007 Ford Escape-accelerator sticks, was wondering if this has any relation to the recent Toyota recalls. My Ford accelerator sticks almost daily.

Gas pedal will stick every time I try to accelerate. I have to tap gas pedal twice with foot to accelerate car at any speed.