CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Ford Escape looks pretty good compared to other Ford Escape model years, but still has a trend of transmission problems, so it's not a model year we can recommend.
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The theft system randomly sounds off for no reason. The theft light keeps blinking as the key is placed in the run position. The vehicle is having issues starting and there's no sound at all when turning the key. When the vehicle does start it stalls, so the gas pedal must be pushed almost to the floor. I must apply strong pressure to the breaks, so that I can stop and not crash. The problem is not changing and other ownsers are having these same issue with this truck. I've already had the battery checked, starter replaced, purchased a new key, and fob.
Loss of major engine power and loss of acceleration when pushing the gas pedal to the floor. Has no acceleration power anymore like it did a year ago to now. Replace all spark plugs and ignition coils with now new acceleration power at all.
The gas pedal sticks often, and feels as if something is under the pedal, stopping it from being depressed. This causes sudden reduction of speed and then sudden acceleration when pressing hard to get the pedal to go down. Ford previously recalled throttle body's in Escapes from 2009-2012. I believe the 2007 Ford Escape model should be added to that recall! this is a true safety problem! mine has being doing this for about a month and has gotten way worse so it will need to be fixed.
Recently the accelerator pedal stuck on my 2007 Ford Escape and I had to run into a curb to stop the vehicle, ity caused about $1500 damage to the car. No personnel injuries were caused. I had to run the car into a curb to keep from rear ending another vehicle.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the overdrive warning light illuminated independently and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Columbus, OH, USA
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The gas pedal would stick intermittently, and more pressure needed to be applied to the pedal in order to get the car to accelerate. At one point the gas pedal completely stuck, and I was not able to accelerate the car at all on the highway, forcing me to pull the car over to the side of the road and turn it off to be towed. A mechanic was able to confirm this issue is caused by a malfunction in the throttle body. Ford previously recalled throttle body's in Escapes from 2009-2012, but my car is 2007 and does not apply. However, because it is experiencing the same malfunction, and has serious safety implication, I believe the 2007 Ford Escape model should be added to Ford current consumer satisfaction program 13N03.
2007 Ford Escape throttle sticks intermittently. Driving and suddenly the petal will stick and not respond. Push down on gas petal and will not move or respond. Flutter the petal and in will return to operational form.petal sticks and not allow you to give engine and gas. The problem occurs when I take my foot off the gas petal then try to reapply the gas to accelerate. Vehicle has been doing this since I bought it but has become more frequent as the vehicle ages. I have told dealer reps.about this ongoing issue and each time I'm told it has no recalls and I will need to pay for all repairs myself.
I cannot depress the accelerator. It occurs after around 1 mile of driving during the first trip of the day. It has occurred intermittently for the past year. I have taken it to Ford but they could not identify the problem and required that I leave the car overnight which I could not do. Today was the first day that I had to pull over to the side of the road because I could not accelerate.
My daughter was almost killed when we tried to pull into traffic and the throttle stuck. She is learning to drive and did not know how to handle the car not starting when she pressed the gas and then it suddenly lurched into traffic. It is a problem with the throttle body identical to the recall for the 2001-2004 Escapes. I called the Ford dealership and it is 500+ to fix. This car only has 85K on it and I find this a huge safety issue. Since I cant afford to fix it now it will sit in my drive way. Thanks Ford.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal become stuck when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. The failure would occur more frequently during cold weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned due to carbon build up. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 149,000.
There has been multiple instances where the gas peddle cannot be depressed. No matter the amount of pressure applied. It has occurred both at a standstill and while in motion. I have read its a possible throttle body problem not sure. First occurrence was during cold weather however it has occurred during warm temps ie 85degree outside temperature. It happens and then there is no problems for a long time maybe months, however if it were to occur during a merge this could be very dangerous and possibly deadly. Please look into this as there is already multiple recalls on Ford acceleration systems in this model from prior years.
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.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle. The contact had to abruptly apply the brakes in order to get the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the acceleration failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The transmission was replaced due to internal damage. In 2010, the transmission was rebuilt by an authorized dealer. In addition, the accelerator pedal seized on numerous occasions and after repeated attempts, the pedal released. The contact performed the repair which consisted of cleaning the throttle body. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Over the past several months, my gas pedal has been sticking when trying to accelerate. It began in May 2012 and has been getting progressively worse. I thought it might have something to do with cold weather, but it has occurred at various times of the day as well as temperatures at throughout spring, summer and fall. I am forced to push hard on the accelerator when it sticks, which causes my vehicle to lunge forward. It usually sticks when I have completely stopped, but has often gotten stuck when accelerating after coming out of a curve I have slowed down to go through. It is a dangerous problem that seems to have occurred with several Ford Escapes in the past.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the accelerate pedal would become stuck when attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. The failure would mostly occur during cold weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified who confirmed that there were no recalls for the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 116,309. Updated 9/28/12 updated 10/04/12
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- Capitol Heights, MD, USA