When taking foot off accelerator vehicle accelerates very high, more than normal. If tapping accelerater it will go back down to normal or cut off. Please provide any further information.
1992 Ford Escort acceleration problems
23 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal6
- Cruise control5
- Linkages1
- Cables1
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
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel pump wiring shortage
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What 1992 Ford Escort owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving and driver steps off the acclerator pedal vehicle eng idles "high and suddenly acclerates which may cause a crash. Driver needs to turn off the engine to stop the idling. Please provide further information.
Vehicle has experienced sudden acceleration on four occasions, one incident resulted in vehicle collision, vehicle crash into garage, recall on 1991 escorts (90v‑076) however vehicle denied due to year built. Mjs
Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with vehicle equipments: 1.) rear seat belt failed to retract; 2.) brake light builb would overheat, causing parts to melt; and 3.) vehicle would intermittently accelerate while shifting gears or at a stop position. Dealer/ manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
While driving 60mph the throttle would stick. Can happen at any speed above 55mph. Have to turn vehicle & wait 15minutes & then restarted vehicle. Been to dealer 7-9 times for same problem.
Engine continues to accelerate after foot is lifted off pedal.
Vehicle accelerates on its own intermittently. In order to slow the engine the clutch must be engaged while braking.
Throttle control linkage malfunctioned, causing vehicle to accelerate.
When driving at 65 MPH and below 30 degree temperature the accelerator pedal sticks, causing unexpected acceleration. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the oxygen sensor.
Brakes failed, causing accident. ( new jersey state police report)
Questions about the 1992 Ford Escort acceleration
Does the 1992 Ford Escort have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the acceleration of the 1992 Ford Escort, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Escort acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Escort acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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 1992 Ford Escort problems
Fuel system 37Electrical 36Seat belts 28Engine 15Brakes 12Lights 8Transmission 8Suspension 7Steering 4Visibility 4Tires 3Locks 2Seats 2
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