Ford Escape owners have reported 1,819 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (1,211 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator stuck (151 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Purchased certified vehicle from wray Ford on 2/23/24. Car was previously leased by fmcc and still listed as a Ford fleet vehicle in michigan as of 9/12/25. VIN confirms it falls under Ford safety recall 24s79, which was never performed. Read details...
At times before acceleration, the accelerator gets stuck. The vehicle continues to go unless the brakes are applied. There have been times when I am in traffic and it has happened. The sticking happens either at a stop sign, traffic light, or simply just leaving out of a parking lot. Read details...
Shifter cable broke. Would not allow to shift in any gear. This has recalled on several thousand vehicles, unfortunately my VIN # was not honored. Also brake booster has failed. This is ridiculous. Read details...
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated, the brakes engaged independently. The contact stated that while attempting to start to vehicle, the radio displayed a blank screen. A dealer was contacted. Read details...
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while stopped and pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete pillar. During the crash front end was severely damaged but the airbag did not deploy. Read details...