Parts for your 2017 Ford Escape-Pedal pads

2017 Ford Escape pedal pads — what they are, where they’re used, and when to replace

Based on the Ford Workshop Manual for the 2017 Escape/Kuga (Brake Pedal and Bracket section) and the Ford Master Parts Catalogue (MPC), pedal pads are indeed used on the 2017 Ford Escape. The catalog lists a serviceable rubber brake pedal pad for automatic models, with an additional clutch pedal pad on manual variants. The accelerator pedal is an electronic module and does not have a separate, replaceable pad. For Australia and New Zealand, the 2017 Escape models were sold with automatic transmissions, so the relevant service item locally is the brake pedal pad.

The brake pedal pad on a 2017 Ford Escape is a grippy rubber cover that sits over the metal brake pedal plate. Its whole job is traction and comfort: it keeps the driver’s shoe planted, especially in wet weather, and takes the brunt of day-to-day wear instead of the pedal itself. It’s made from durable rubber designed to resist hardening and cracking, but like any wearable item, it slowly smooths out over time.

During routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the pad. Look for these signs:

• Surface gone shiny or slippery, ribs worn flat
• Cracks, splits, or chunks missing at the edges
• Pad feels hard or plasticky rather than rubbery

If any of that shows up—or if shoes are slipping when it’s wet—it’s time to replace. It’s an inexpensive, safety-critical part that can be swapped in minutes. A snug, genuine-spec pad will push on evenly and sit flush around the pedal plate. If it feels loose, it’s the wrong fit and should not be used.

Cleaning matters too. Skip silicone dressings or solvent-heavy cleaners, they make pedals slippery. A quick scrub with mild soap and water, then a dry-off with a clean cloth, keeps the surface grippy. As a rule of thumb, have the pad checked at every service interval (around 10,000–15,000 km) and after any fluid spill in the footwell. High-UV environments and gritty work boots can accelerate wear, so fleet and tradie vehicles may need pads more often.

For manuals (rare in AU/NZ for this model year), the clutch pedal uses a similar replaceable pad. The accelerator pedal, however, is an integrated electronic assembly and isn’t serviced with a separate pad—if it’s damaged, the module is replaced as a unit per the workshop manual.

Popular questions

Does the 2017 Ford Escape have a replaceable pedal pad?
Yes—there’s a replaceable rubber pad on the brake pedal, confirmed by the Ford Master Parts Catalogue and the 2017 Workshop Manual. Manual-transmission variants also have a clutch pedal pad, while the accelerator pedal is an integrated electronic unit without a separate pad.

How often should the brake pedal pad be replaced?
There’s no set kilometre limit, it’s condition-based. Have it checked at each service. Replace it if it’s shiny, slippery, cracked, or missing tread. Many owners find replacement is needed somewhere between 60,000 and 120,000 km, depending on usage and footwear.

Can the accelerator pedal pad be changed separately?
No. On the 2017 Ford Escape the accelerator pedal is an electronic pedal-and-sensor assembly with no separate rubber pad. If the surface is damaged or the pedal is faulty, the assembly is replaced following workshop procedures.