The vehicle will not decelerate. It is ok when you first start it, but the first time you push the accelerator and let off it will not decelerate. You must hold the brake. If you let go of the brake it will surge. Very dangerous.

- Loudon, TN, USA

The vehicle will not decelerate. It is okay when you first start it, but the first time you push the accelerator it will not decelerate. You must hold the brake. If you let go of the brake it will surge. It is dangerous to drive.

- Loudon, TN, USA

While driving, the throttle stuck. Applied the brakes, but vehicle was difficult to slow and tachometer indicated high engine speed. Shifting to neutral, the engine rpms put the needle in the red beyond the gauge. After shutting off the vehicle, and opening the hood the problem did not persist, but returned after driving again.

- Avoca, NY, USA

Well, my Ford Escape 2004 ltd edition had issues slowing down. I had used the cruise control intermittently and noticed that the vehicle continued as if cruise control was on even after I braked hard and cancelled the cruise control. I shut the vehicle off and tried turning it back on. When it started back up, the vehicle revved to 5,000 RPM in under 5 seconds. I did this twice with the same effect. I brought it in to my Ford dealership. They said there was no recall (although now I see them all over the internet). I got a call back after this whole ordeal that the right rear wheel well had completely rusted through and that the shock was not attached to anything. This seems to be a common trend with these vehicles, but there are no recalls. My dealership is bringing it to an auto body shop today. I am expecting a $3,000 repair now.

- Saint Paul, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the cruise control would not disengage when applying the brakes, causing the vehicle to accelerate to 85 mph independently. The contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and was able to slow the vehicle down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was advised that the cruise control malfunctioned due to extreme cold weather. The contact stated the vehicle was remedied under NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 12V353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Orange City, IA, USA

Driving down road and the rpms on my 2004 Escape jump up. So I try to slow down and car keeps accelerating. Throw car into park because brakes wouldn't slow it down. Ever site I read says it is the accelerator cable. Supposedly this was replaced by dealer while in for air bag indicator light repair in December 2012. Under recall. Now when I start vehicle rpms jump, and get burning smell from motor. Cars rpms jump while driving down road also. Battery and alternator were replaced in May 2013 but since they were replaced battery indicator light is dimly lite upon accelerating. I have spent a fortune on this vehicle and every time I turn around it needs more work. I also after getting battery and alternator replaced had to put a new throttle body component in because motor was racing to 3000 rpms while in park or while foot was on break. Please help. I am scared to death to drive this vehicle like it is. Can not afford to put anymore money into it either.

- Milford, DE, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while traveling approximately 80 mph, the vehicle continued to accelerate although the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign number 12V353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Dayton, OH, USA

2004 Ford Escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and safety recall notice. The consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. She believed the accident, was due to the safety recall.

- Hackensack, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while entering a residential garage, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact mentioned that she engaged the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 106,000. Updated 11/15/13

- Markleysburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brake and accelerator pedals would not respond to pressure. The contact was able to move the steering wheel after much effort but shortly after, crashed into a utility box. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 04/22/14 MA when the consumers daughter crashed into the electrical box, it caught on fire, and spread to the vehicle. Updated 04/24/14

- Del Mar, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle failed to slow down. The accelerator pedal was applied repeatedly and the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle veered off the road to avoid crashing into another vehicle into a ditch. The vehicle continued to travel and crashed into a concrete barrier and then a fence. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number was 12V353000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified and informed him that the VIN was included. The exterior damages had not been determined. The approximate failure mileage was 192,000. Updated 9/5/13 updated 09/11/2013

- Callahan, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that the throttle cable was stuck. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 04V574000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 176,000.

- Quinlan, TX, USA

It was last Friday when I almost rear ended someone. The speed control recall is not fixed. I went to keith hawthorn Ford on South blvd, here in charlotte, last year, and was told that they had to order a part. I waited a few weeks, then I called them again, and was told that the part was in, I took my car in, and it did not take 40 minutes the car was ready. I don't know what they did but I am still having issues with speed. It is very scary. This is all the time, not just last Friday.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Going up a hill on snow covered roads so was going slow when car started accelerating on its own. Kept stepping on the brake, but continued to accelerate. Got off the road and stopped the RPM was up to 7. the acceleration continued to happen a few times every winter for the next few years and I would take it to a Ford dealership to have it checked each time it happened. They tried a few different repairs and nothing worked. Jan. 21,2011 called Ford and reported the problem and they said this is the first they heard of this problem. In Sept. Of 2011 the recall #12S37 came and I took it in to have the recall taken care of. Since Jan. Of 2013 it has done it to me twice - this recall obviously did not fix the hazardous problem! I again called Ford, got a case number, and [xxx] - the Ford regional customer service manager called me and said he investigated my case and with the vehicle being out of warranty and there are no current recalls there is nothing Ford can do. I told him that I felt this is a safety issue and the vehicle needs to be off the road and I can't ethically trade it because I don't want to put anybody else in harm's way and I hoped Ford would make it right by me and he said there is no trade assistance available from Ford. I asked him if Ford would pay me what it was worth since the vehicle should be off the road and he repeated it is out of warranty and Ford would not be able to pay me. Obviously the spokesperson for Ford doesn't have the same ethics I have.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Shullsburg, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The police were notified and a report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts needed to service the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 12V353000 (vehicle speed control:cables) were not available. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Rockledge, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the accelerator pedal became jammed. The contact depressed the brakes but the vehicle would not decelerate. The contact veered in and out of traffic and crashed into two guard rails, forcing the vehicle onto two wheels until the vehicle finally came to a stop. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck and back. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic and was pending an investigation. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Gloucester, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a bruised leg and kidney. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 167,000. Pmb

- Theodoisa, MO, USA

I was on I-30 westbound approaching the mixmaster in downtown dallas. When I attempted to pass a slow moving vehicle the throttle cable stuck. My vehicle continued to accelerate. I tried pulling the gas pedal up, but it continued to gain speed. Reaching 80 mph in a 60 mph zone I braked but could only get down to 50 mph. I was having to weave through traffic to avoid hitting other cars. This continued for about 5 miles. I decided to try to put the car in neutral to stop it. Then car then slowed down to about 30 mph. I was in the far left lane in heavy traffic. I needed to try to get off the freeway, so I put it back in drive. The car started accelerating out control again. I made it to the right lane and put it in neutral again. The car came to a stop. The engine was severely damaged by this. I am out around $1,500. So far, Ford is not being very helpful, they are giving me the runaround when I call. They act like they are not responsible. I could have been killed or killed someone.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately from 5 to 50 mph and then coming to stop, the vehicle would surge forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. After diagnosis they advised her that the vehicle was covered under the NHTSA camapign id number 04V574000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The vehicle was repaired under the recall. Approximately 2 weeks later the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 121,120. The current mileage was approximately 146,298.

- Tifton, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Escape limited. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle failed to stop after engaging the brakes. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle and the air bags deployed. The police was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact received a recall notice about repairs under NHTSA campaign id number:12V353000 (vehicle speed control:cables). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 145,000.

- Ware Town , NJ, USA