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2005 Ford Escape Speed Control Problems

Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Ford Escape has 120 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Ford Escape

Suspension
469
Structure
197
Engine
165
Speed Control
120
Electrical
117
Brakes
116
Powertrain
112
Other
72
Steering
70
Visibility
37
Airbags
32
Fuel System
29
Wheels
19
Seats
9
Tires
7
Seat Belts
6
Latches & Locks
4
Lights
3

120

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Speed Control Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 15, 2019VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND SHIFTING...
Oct 12, 2018VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHI...
Dec 11, 2017VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD. AND IS DANGER BECAUSE IF YOU ARE IN THE STOP ...
Sep 30, 2017VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AND I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS GOING FASTER THAN IT SHOULD AS I WAS H...
Jun 17, 2017VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS PEDAL GETTING STUCK/NOT WORKING OFF AND ON FOR LAST YEAR; GASKET WAS REPLACED, NOW RECENTLY STIC...
Feb 25, 2017VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILE...
Dec 7, 2016VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN...
Nov 25, 2016VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE GAS PEDAL WILL GET STUCK DOWN. THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. I WOULD HAVE TO USE MY FOOT TO TRY TO LIF...
Nov 1, 2016VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLENGINE OVER ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE, THEN AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS THE ENGINE DOWN....
Dec 15, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLACCELERATOR STICKING IN NEUTRAL POSITION. MECHANICS CAN'T FIND WHATS WRONG AND ITS VERY LIKELY TO CA...
Nov 20, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI RECEIVED MY ESCAPE AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT TWO YEARS AGO. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE MY GAS PEDAL STOPS...
Mar 3, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON. TWO MINUTES LATER VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION ...
Jan 5, 2015VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVEHICLES GAS PEDAL GETS STUCK UP AND CANNOT BE DEPRESSED AT ALL WHILE CAR IS ON AND I AM DRIVING. IT...
Dec 7, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, T...
Nov 17, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLGAS PEDAL IS "FROZEN" LIKE WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND WILL NOT GO DOWN WHEN PUSHED ON. *TR
Oct 11, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS PEDAL STICKS, ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. *TR
Sep 29, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLGAS PEDAL GETS STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR IT HESITATES AND MOVES VERY SLOW. *TR
Jul 11, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERAT...
Apr 14, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHILE SHE DROVE AT 35 MPH THE ACCELE...
Feb 3, 2014VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHENEVER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DIPS BELOW FREEZING, MY GAS PEDAL WILL SUDDENLY GET STUCK AND THE C...

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