Two problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 2007 Ford Escape. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Ford Escape based on all problems reported for the 2007 Escape.
I had the cruise control set and was driving at between 55 and 60 on the meter. I was in an area where the road dips and rises. Coming up a rise it accelerated but then continued beyond the set speed. Applying the brakes did result in regaining control of the speed. This was not the first occurrence, and it seems to me that this happens after having gone up a hill. I checked to see if there were recalls issued for my car and it appears that there is not one for the 2007 model, but research has revealed several similar complaints.
On 02/09/10 I was driving my 2007 Ford Escape. The gas pedal stuck. I could only get it to work by using my cruise control buttons. I proceeded to my friend's house. It happened several times on the along the 13 mile ride. When I arrived I went online and googled my make and model along with the words "accelerator stuck". I found several websites where there was a discussion of the issue going back to the 3002 model. I read that it happened to several years of the same model of vehicle. I discovered the fix was replacing the throttle body and it solves the problem. I called kendall Ford (my dealership) and left a message for my service manager. He returned my call in less than 45 minutes. I explained, he listened, he told me to bring it in and said there is no recall so I would have to pay for it. I brought in my vehicle and left it and went to work. I called Ford consumer affairs in detroit and spoke with a representative, the lady who answered. She took my VIN number. I told her I researched online and this was an ongoing issue dating back to at least 2001. I asked why no recall she said Ford monitors repairs and had not deemed this a problem. I told her it was a known issue and I would file a complaint with my state ag and she told me she would note it. My car was delivered to me at work and the cost was $305. 43; $140. 53 for parts and $164. 43 for labor. I called my service manager and asked about the cost. He verified it. He told me they had done this repair "many" times on this model of vehicle. I feel since this issue has been going on since at least 2001 Ford should have looked into it and perhaps this vehicle should be recalled. It is obviously a known issue. I have filed complaints with the bbb and the oregon ag.