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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
99 reportsClear category filter28,000 miles · Feb 17, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingVehicle Speed Control
FIRST IT STALLED OUT WHILE IDLING, THEN STALLED OUT AT STOP LIGHT , THEN UPON ACCELERATION IT STALLED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING IT HESITATED AGAIN , WHEN I ACCELERATED IT STARTED TO GO AGAIN, AT STOP LIGHT IT STALLED OUT. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO START. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND NO ACTIVE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, CALLED A…
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FIRST IT STALLED OUT WHILE IDLING, THEN STALLED OUT AT STOP LIGHT , THEN UPON ACCELERATION IT STALLED AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING IT HESITATED AGAIN , WHEN I ACCELERATED IT STARTED TO GO AGAIN, AT STOP LIGHT IT STALLED OUT. IT ALWAYS SEEMS TO START. I CALLED THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND NO ACTIVE RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE, CALLED ANOTHER FORD DEALER AND SAME ANSWER. I MENTIONED CONSUMER PROGRAM 13N03 BUT TOLD IT WAS VEHICLE SPECIFIC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564617
6,800 miles · Feb 14, 2014
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT HAS TO BE WARMER UP FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES OR MORE, IN ORDER FOR THE GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN SO THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT HAS TO BE WARMED UP IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AND WELL AS THE WINTER MONTHS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL IS SO HARD TO PRESS THAT …
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AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE IT HAS TO BE WARMER UP FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES OR MORE, IN ORDER FOR THE GAS PEDAL TO PRESS DOWN SO THE VEHICLE WILL MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT HAS TO BE WARMED UP IN THE SUMMER MONTHS AND WELL AS THE WINTER MONTHS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE GAS PEDAL IS SO HARD TO PRESS THAT IT LIKE TRYING TO PRESS YOUR FOOT THROUGH A BRICK WALL. IT DOES THIS EVEN WHEN AT A STAND STILL WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATOR FOR ANY SPEED. IT JUST WILL NOT MOVE. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. PLEASE HELP !!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564351
140,000 miles · Jan 28, 2014
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE IDLE POSITION - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST FEW YEARS ABOUT ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS AND TYPICALLY ON COLDER DAYS LESS THAN 32 DEGREES F. AFTER A THROTTLE BODY C…
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WHILE DRIVING, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK IN THE IDLE POSITION - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE PAST FEW YEARS ABOUT ONCE EVERY 2 MONTHS AND TYPICALLY ON COLDER DAYS LESS THAN 32 DEGREES F. AFTER A THROTTLE BODY CLEANOUT BY A LICENSED MECHANIC, IT GOT WORSE. I LOOKED ON LINE FOR REVIEWS ON 2006 FORD ESCAPES, AND SAW THAT MANY, MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO RECALLS ON THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THIS IS THE COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10561750
120,000 miles · Jan 27, 2014
Fuel System, GasolinePower TrainVehicle Speed Control
COMPLAINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE CAR IN VERY COLD WEATHER/ GAS PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY ALTHOUGH FREQUENCY OF CONDITION INCREASES AS TEMPERATURES DECREASE < 25F. FORD DEALER DIAGNOSES ISSUE AS A FAILED AIR BYPASS VALVE (PART NUMBER: 3S6Z-9F715-AA), REPLACED VALVE. CONDITION NOT CLEARED. ENGINE PEDAL STICKS, ENGINE RPM…
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COMPLAINT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE CAR IN VERY COLD WEATHER/ GAS PEDAL STICKS INTERMITTENTLY ALTHOUGH FREQUENCY OF CONDITION INCREASES AS TEMPERATURES DECREASE < 25F. FORD DEALER DIAGNOSES ISSUE AS A FAILED AIR BYPASS VALVE (PART NUMBER: 3S6Z-9F715-AA), REPLACED VALVE. CONDITION NOT CLEARED. ENGINE PEDAL STICKS, ENGINE RPM INCREASES WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY REASON THAT DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL (JOCKEYING CLUTCH PEDAL TO LIMIT ENGINE RPM). THROTTLE BODY WAS REMOVED, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED. CONDITION NOT CLEARED. SUSPECT FAILED THROTTLE BODY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10561721
128,000 miles · Jan 15, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE GAS PEDAL STICKS AND IT PREVENTS ME FROM ACCELERATING FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT STUCK FOR ATLEAST 3MINUTES THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORST IT GETS. NOW IT WHEN THE GAS PEDAL STICKS I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF ME DRIVING AND WAIT SOMETIMES 5. MINUTES AT A TIME UNTIL THE GAS PEDAL UNSTICKS…
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WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE GAS PEDAL STICKS AND IT PREVENTS ME FROM ACCELERATING FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IT STUCK FOR ATLEAST 3MINUTES THE MORE I DRIVE THE WORST IT GETS. NOW IT WHEN THE GAS PEDAL STICKS I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF ME DRIVING AND WAIT SOMETIMES 5. MINUTES AT A TIME UNTIL THE GAS PEDAL UNSTICKS SO I CAN CONTINUE DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10560159
92,500 miles · Nov 26, 2013
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING, MY THROTTLE OR GAS PEDAL STICKS. IT WILL NOT DEPRESS. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO LET THE CAR SIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL UNSTICK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD OR THE ENGINE IS…
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WHILE DRIVING, MY THROTTLE OR GAS PEDAL STICKS. IT WILL NOT DEPRESS. I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. SOMETIMES I HAVE TO LET THE CAR SIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL UNSTICK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC!!! THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, AND USUALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD OR THE ENGINE IS COLD. THAT IS THE ONLY PATTERN I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10553834
120,000 miles · Nov 23, 2013
Fuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control
GAS PEDAL STICKS WHENEVER TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW FREEZING. HAD ISSUES SINCE CAR WAS NEW IN 2006, BUT THIS WEEK ISSUE IS MUCH WORSE. NORMALLY YOU CAN PUSH HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GET IT TO WORK. THIS WEEK I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE CAR TO WARM UP BEFORE I CAN DRIVE, THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE. I'VE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT …
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GAS PEDAL STICKS WHENEVER TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW FREEZING. HAD ISSUES SINCE CAR WAS NEW IN 2006, BUT THIS WEEK ISSUE IS MUCH WORSE. NORMALLY YOU CAN PUSH HARD ON THE GAS PEDAL AND GET IT TO WORK. THIS WEEK I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE CAR TO WARM UP BEFORE I CAN DRIVE, THE GAS PEDAL WILL NOT BUDGE. I'VE READ OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THIS IS A FAULTY THROTTLE BODY AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT FORD PLANS TO DO ABOUT IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10553506
50,078 miles · Nov 17, 2013
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND AG…
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WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND AGAIN SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT GAVE IN. AGAIN THIS HAPPENED 2 DAYS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK, AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. I LOOKED ON LINE FOR REVIEWS ON 2006 FORD ESCAPES, AND SAW THAT MANY, MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BROUGHT IT YESTERDAY MORNING TO AUTONATION FORD IN BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BODY ASY - CARBURETOR THROTTLE, CABLE ASY - THROTTLE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS, AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN FORD ESCAPES. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ADVISED THAT I SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING THE CAR THE WAY IT WAS. THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING ME OVER $600, AND WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I READ ABOUT ON LINE, I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A FORD RECALL, AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THEIR COSTS TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552635
150,078 miles · Nov 17, 2013
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND AG…
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WHILE DRIVING TO WORK AT ABOUT 43 MILES PER HOUR, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK - LIKE IT FROZE UP. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT, STOPPED THE CAR, AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL A FEW TIMES UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND AGAIN SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT GAVE IN. AGAIN THIS HAPPENED 2 DAYS AGO ON MY WAY TO WORK, AND HAD TO PULL OFF THE STREET INTO A PARKING LOT AND SLAMMED ON THE GAS PEDAL UNTIL IT LOOSENED UP. I LOOKED ON LINE FOR REVIEWS ON 2006 FORD ESCAPES, AND SAW THAT MANY, MANY OTHER FORD ESCAPE OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I BROUGHT IT YESTERDAY MORNING TO AUTONATION FORD IN BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BODY ASY - CARBURETOR THROTTLE, CABLE ASY - THROTTLE CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS, AND THAT THIS WAS COMMON IN FORD ESCAPES. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND ADVISED THAT I SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING THE CAR THE WAY IT WAS. THE REPAIRS ARE COSTING ME OVER $600, AND WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS THAT I READ ABOUT ON LINE, I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A FORD RECALL, AND CUSTOMERS SHOULD BE REIMBURSED THEIR COSTS TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10552634
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2013
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/23/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE WOULD WORK. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE AT HIGH S…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/23/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE WOULD WORK. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WOULD IDLE AT HIGH SPEED. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED, THE PROBLEM CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. UPDATED 12/23/13
NHTSA ODI #10551917
Official recalls
3Sep 29, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:floor Shift
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2001-2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner vehicles manufactured March 31, 2001, to September 1, 2009. The affected vehicles are equipped with either a 2.3L or 3.0L engine and have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Consequence: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and either tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S28.
Sep 3, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicles manufactured October 13, 2003, to June 20, 2008, and 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner hybrid electric vehicles manufactured June 10, 2005, to June 20, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S19.
Nov 9, 2005
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673 OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12006 · Electronic Throttle Body Malfunction
Opened Oct 2, 2012 · Closed Feb 21, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
In a letter dated August 30, 2012, The North Carolina Consumers Council (NCCC) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged electronic throttle body failures resulting in engine stall or surge while driving in model year (MY) 2005 through 2012 Ford Escape vehicles. On October 2, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Defect Petition DP12-006 to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition. The petition is hereby granted on certain model years. The NCCC letter cites two complaints of stall while driving in MY 2009 Ford Escape vehicles that were diagnosed as failed throttle bodies with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2111, Throttle Body Stuck Open, and P2112, Throttle Body Stuck Closed. The petitioner indicates that the owners of both vehicles reported experiencing repeated incidents of stalling and engine surging. According to Ford, Escape non-hybrid vehicles are equipped with Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) assemblies beginning with MY 2009. Vehicles manufactured between June 22, 2009 and October 15, 2009 may contain contaminated printed circuit boards (PCB) with plating variations. Plating variations could lead to a lack of continuity in the throttle position sensor circuit where P2111 and/or other DTCs would be generated and stored. Ford and its electronic throttle body supplier, Delphi, modified the PCB manufacturing process and issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 09-23-5. Vehicles produced after October 15, 2009 incorporated ETBs manufactured with a PCB process that resolved this condition. ODI's analysis identified a total of 123 unique reports indicating allegations of reduced motive power or vehicle stall. Depending on the condition of throttle control system malfunction, a driver may experience varying levels of reduced engine performance associated with three limp home modes. In two limp modes, reduced engine performance may maintain vehicle speeds above 20mph while the third is a limited limp home mode with engine speeds limited to approximately 900 RPM. Allegations of stall appear to be related to the limited limp home mode. Vehicles are not likely to unexpectedly stall as a result of this condition, but drivers may characterize the reduced functionality as a stall, even though their vehicle may still has motive capability. Allegations of vehicle surge appear to be related to limp home mode operation. Complaints alleging surge are most likely related to engine RPM fluctuations at low vehicle speeds or idle as the control system engages to prevent engine stall. In limited limp mode, rough-idle conditions may exist while the control system attempts to modulate engine RPMs once the vehicle reaches a reduced speed to maintain approximately 900 RPM. Separately, ODI received 59 complaints alleging incidents of engine stall while driving in model year (MY) 2010-2011 Ford Fusion vehicles. Approximately 60 percent (36) of the incidents occurred at speeds of 40 miles per hour or more. Eighty percent of complaints (47) were received beginning March 2012 and 14 complaints reported that the throttle body was replaced or DTCs associated with limp home modes. Additionally, Ford issued TSB 10-21-6 addressing DTCs associated with idle speed drops and limited limp home mode. The petition is granted on certain model years.Preliminary Evaluation PE13-003 has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.See full copy of the closing resume for this defect petition for list of the VOQs associated with the defect petition analysis.
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