Ford Escape owners have reported 1,847 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 (1,237 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.
* August 19, 2026, while driving my 2023 Ford Escape on interstate 57 (I-57), with approximately 35,575 miles on the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectedly. I immediately attempted to apply the brakes, but the vehicle did not respond as expected and I could not stop it immediately. 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 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the cruise control feature became inoperable. The failure of the cruise control caused the vehicle to accelerate to 74 mph unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. 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...