1993 Ford Escort acceleration problems

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 180,000 miles · DC

Vehicle's rpms stay high after the accelerator is released. *mr the mechanic indicated that the pedal wasn't sticky nor was the throttle cable. The check engine light rarely illuminated. This problem started occurring during cold weather (below 0 degrees). The rpms revved high and continued to rise when the problem occurred. Shutting off the engine "solved" the problem for a few minutes or until the pedal was pressed. The air intake valve was cleaned but the problem still occurred. *ph

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

While driving gas pedal got stuck. Only after applying brakes did gas pedal loosen. This has been happening since august 2000, then, on 12 november gas pedal got stuck while driving 50mph, and even after consumer hit brake hard, gas pedal still stayed stuck. Consumer put vehicle in neutral, then gas pedal got unstuck , and consumer was able to pull over. Not taken to dealer for this problem yet. During week of 6 november, 2000 vehicle was taken to dealer because when gas was applied vehicle would buck, this has not happened again since repairs.

Filed Sep 23, 2000 · Acceleration · MI · crash

While backing vehicle out of parking space, vehicle suddenly accelerated causing a crash, even though both feet were depressing brake pedal, brakes were to the floor.

Filed May 25, 2000 · Acceleration · ID

When driving over an extended period of time and going to slowdown , engine will rev instead of slowing down. Driver must shut engine and coast in order to slowdown. Dealer had vehicle 4-5 times, but could not duplicate the defect.

Filed Jan 19, 2000 · Acceleration · CA

While attempting to stop after highway speeds vehicle will continue to accelerate and the engine idles high. Dealer replaced the air sensor. Ford not provided any help. *ak

Filed Jan 11, 2000 · Acceleration · MA

Car routinely accelerates uncontrollably (sometimes to redline). Worse in damp whether and after prolonged highway driving.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Acceleration · WI

In an ice storm went to put foot on brakes and the car would slow down.the engine was racing when took foot off of brakes, it would go up to 40mph. It was difficult to stop. Contacted a local mechanic for repairs. This happened a second time an in cold weather.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Acceleration · PA

While driving 55-70 MPH, the vehicle will remain at speed while foot is off the accelerator.

Filed Dec 22, 1999 · Acceleration · MI

Engine races to redline even with clutch pressed down and foot off gas pedal.

Filed Oct 12, 1999 · Acceleration · IL

Ongoing/intermittent problem with sudden acceleration: surging while at a stopping postion; also on two occasions vehicle would suddenly took off. Cruise control was not engaged. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified.