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2008 Ford Escape Fuel System Other Problems

1 owner-reported fuel system other complaint from NHTSA data

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May 2011May 2011
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (1)

mediumFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Filed: May 2011

MY THROTTLE BODY IS STICKING EVERY MORNING. I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN TRAFFIC ON I-5 IN TACOMA AND HAD TO USE ALL MY STRENGTH TO DEPRESS THE THROTTLE WHICH LURCHED MY DAUGHTER AND I INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND NEARLY CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. IT HAS CAUSED MY CHILDREN TO BE LATE FOR SCHOOL, MYSELF LATE FOR WORK AND ALOT OF STRESS AND FUEL. I HAVE TO KEEP THE THROTTLE DEPRESSED WHILE STOPPING AND HAVE TO USE MY RIGHT FOOT FOR THE BREAK. I DRIVE AN AUTOMATIC. THE DEALERSHIP KNOWS THAT THE 2008 FORD ESCAPES ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND ARE DOING NOTHING TO HELP RESOLVE THE ISSUES. WHEN I CALL TO ASK ABOUT THE ISSUE I GET TREATED VERY POORLY. I AM ONE OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO ADDRESS IT. *TR

NHTSA #: 10399186

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