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CarComplaints.com Notes: With questionable safety ratings, a faulty power control module (PCM) and a rear subframe that can rust out, the first model year Escape is known for problems. But the worst one of all? A design flaw that carried through multiple model years and caused dangerous unintended acceleration.
A lack of clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector meant the throttle could get stick open when the accelerator was fully depressed. Following a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, NHTSA opened an investigation and eventually issued a recall to fix the sticky throttles in the 2001–2004 model years.
Even with the throttles fixed, the 2001 model year could still have trouble stopping due to multiple problems with leaking brakes.
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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 124,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The truck seems to idle high in random moments. After the vehicle is started it may idle normally or it may idle up to a high unintended speed. I checked the cruise control cables but there seems to be no real fix. I have noticed unintended acceleration during times that I am trying to coast. The vehicle can maintain speeds of 35-40mph without intended acceleration. I have to be sure my foot is stiffly on the brake during this period while the engine is doing this uncontrollable acceleration. I can see a possible crash due to this issue. Is it a major issue? I would say YES, since this can cause high rates of speed without intention. I have read several posts about this issue, and have found that vacuum leaks can cause the abnormal air consumption which can cause other issues with an intake valve, sorry I don't know the exact detail, but I have found that there are vacuum issues near the firewall on top of the engine. The vacuum lines I noticed were collapsed during some periods of high acceleration. I usually try to hold the brake down preparing for this random problem to occur during initially starting the vehicle but it doesn't prove to be enough to stop the issue from occurring. There has to be a recall on the accelerator just accelerating on its own??? HELP! This is going to HURT SOMEONE REALLY BAD!
- Lisa H., Garland, TX, US