2008 Ford Escape Vehicle Speed Control Problems
NHTSA component category: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How vehicle speed control ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,972 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Ford Escape overview page.
What owners report
“MY GAS PEDAL ON MY 2008 ESCAPE WAS STICKING IN COLD WEATHER. IT KEPT GETTING WORSE. I HAD TOO REALLY PUSH HARD ON IT TO…”NHTSA complaint 10303293 — filed 01/30/2010
“RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2008 FORD ESCAPE WITH 42000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 70MPH I HEARD A LOUD SNAP, AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 10292629 — filed 11/17/2009
“MY 2008 FORD ESCAPE WAS PURCHASED ON DECEMBER 31, 2007 ON MAY 22, 2008, WHILE TRAVELING ON THE EXPRESSWAY THE THROTTLE CABLE SNAPPED AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 10260909 — filed 03/06/2009
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Vehicle Speed Control complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Ford Escape have vehicle speed control problems?
Vehicle Speed Control is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Ford Escape: 168 of 1,972 complaints on file (8.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2008 Ford Escape have in total?
1,972 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 59 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's vehicle speed control category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
