The accelerator stuck to the floor causing the vehicle to be in full throttle. This occurred while stopped at a traffic light. Fortunately it was a manual transmission and out of gear when the incident happened. I had stomped on the gas pedal by mistake. I searched the floor and engine compartment for anything that may have prevented the accelerator from disengaging and found no apparent reason for the phenomenon.
1991 Ford Escort acceleration problems
19 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal6
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Escort acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Interference occur between bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal.
- Risk
- This could cause the accelerator pedal to stick at the wide open throttle position and result in loss of control with the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Cut off extra length of bolt that protrudes above surface of weld nut to prevent interference.
Recall number 90V076000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel pump wiring shortage
There is no summary currently available
EA94002
Fuel pump wiring shortage
There is no summary currently available
PE93076
Fuel tank leakage
There is no summary currently available
EA92012
Fuel tank leakage
There is no summary currently available
PE91150
What 1991 Ford Escort owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fatality involving 1991 ford escort. *mr the consumers aunt was driving and was severely injured and the consumers mother was killed in the accident. The consumer requested to know if the vehicle was checked or corrected for the problem. (inspect the bolt length before driven or demonstrated or delivered the vehicle until they have been inspected) this was the consumer's aunt's first accident until the problem with the accelerator. The throttle linkage was possibly defective. Recall# 90v076000 *sc there was also a leakage present at the right front brake caliper upon inspection.
Possible cause of accident in parking lot re the federal safety agency campaign no: 90v076000 never was notified by dealer or ford motors.
Pulling into a yard vehicle took off and crashed into the garage.
Interference occurs between the bolt that secures a fuel line shield to the lower portion of the dash panel and the accelerator pedal. Vehicle not included in recall 90vo76000 due to VIN. Please give any further details.
With regard fuel lines and throttle linkages; it is possible vehicle has both of these problems so that I can have them fixed. Is there anything else I should know about this car? It wasn't until yesterday that I found this great informational web-site that I came across this information. I thank you for your time and this great web-site. Thank you. Dan & dawn mcmullan (719) 635-4917 and dan's cell phone (719) 338-2429.
Steering column came apart and the shaft was loose causing steering difficulty prior to recall notice. (91e-019)
Sudden acceleration resulting in a collision.
Accelerator pedal stuck at full throttle and brakes would not stop vehicle.
Car engine started to accelerate while person was driving brakes were applied but car still continued to move. Person hit car an hill then car stopped.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Escort acceleration
Does the 1991 Ford Escort have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the acceleration of the 1991 Ford Escort, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Escort acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Escort acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 90V076000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Escort have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Escort model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1993 (49 complaints), 1997 (28 complaints) and 1992 (23 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Escort problems
Electrical 104Seat belts 71Fuel system 61Transmission 30Lights 18Engine 17Steering 12Brakes 9Suspension 9Body 4Tires 4Seats 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Airbags 1Locks 1
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