Ford Escort adaptive cruise problems

Filed Apr 26, 2009 · Electrical, Steering · 116,402 miles · OH

We have a 2002 escort zx2 . The car was bought february 2002 . I have had some real problems with the tie -rods having to be replaced. But the problem now is the wiring to the tail lights. We have had a few problems with the fuse blowing and we replace it , then the light bulbs blow then we replace them . We had a mechanic look into the problem this time and he has found that the wiring harness and the reflector are melted. The problem is we have tail lights working with no brake lights or cruise control . Upon the removal of the bulbs the bulbs had gotten so hot the light bulbs had holes in them but still worked as brake lights . This is a safety issue with young children in the rear seat closest to the electrical problem.

Filed Jun 22, 2007 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. The contact stated that her horn does not work. She was unable to place her vehicle in drive because of blown out fuses, including the horn fuse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the wires to the cruise control were blown. A few weeks later, the horn failed to work again. The local ford dealer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle and nothing could be done. The dealer advised her to purchase a ford fusion and to contact the federal trade commission. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 13,860 miles · MN

In aug. 2003, I purchased a 2001 ford escort, only a short time after having it (2 weeks) vehicle engine died while at stop light. This has happened repeatedly, it is now november, and my local dealership has had my car more than I have since purchase in august. Continually tell me "there is nothing wrong with it." they installed a device to monitor the times when it dies, they serve people have driven it and it has died on them, they continue to say they do not know how to fix it. Also, I have been on the interstate with cruise control set and vehicle suddenly accelerates. Have not gotten any satisfaction from my local dealer, they have put approximately 2500 miles on my car, more than I have had a chance to put on it!! I would like either a comparable car or a full refund. This has been very frustrating. I have even been told I exaggerated the severity! The engine stalled in the middle of an intersection of a busy street. This vehicle was still under warranty at the first hint of a problem, this has drug on for 3 months now, with still no answers, and I am afraid to drive my car.

Filed Nov 18, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 48,000 miles · MI

While driving at any speed and whenever the gas pedal was depressed the vehicle revved, but did not accelerate. The consumer had this problem since buying the vehicle brand new. One transmission had been replaced by the dealer. *ak the transmission hesitated and shifted harshly, there was a popping noise with the braking at all times, the plastic molding interior of the driver mirror was loose, there was a slow start when cold or damp weather is present,the vehicle would experience rough idle at the stop position, the cd player had been looked at three times, the cruise control was looked at three times and remained inoperative.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Acceleration · 53,700 miles · MI

When the vehicles cruise control was set the vehicle stalled which caused the engine light, fuel light and brake light to illuminate. The dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak *cb

Filed Feb 1, 2003 · Acceleration, Seat belts · TX

Driver side seat belt, cruise control, and paint on hood. Ts

Filed Nov 13, 2002 · Acceleration · VA

The cruise control stopped working/worked 5 times during the weekend of nov 11, 2002. The first time it caused the speedometer to be erratic and then it started working. From the second time on, it caused the check engine light to come on and stay on. The second time it didn't work but it caused the speedometer to stick on 0 and the odometer to stop working. The 3rd time it also didn't work, but it caused the speedometer to peg out over 120 MPH and the odometer stopped working. I had decided at that point to not try the cruise control again. The 4th time the cruise control seemed to kick in by itself for a few seconds, it caused the speedometer to be erratic, and then the cruise control stopped working again. The 5th time was the scarriest. It again try to kick in by itself, and this time it disabled the gas pedal. During this entire time I was driving the posted speed limit of 65 MPH. I've stopped driving the car for right now. The cruise control seems to be too erratic and I don't want to get in a accident because of it. Dt

Filed Nov 28, 2000 · Acceleration · TX

Cruise control would not disengage while traveling at highway speed, causing vehicle to accelerate up to 90 MPH. Vehicle towed to independent repair shop for repairs. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recalls. Please feel free to provide any further details.

Filed Apr 25, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO · crash

Brakes failed when cruise control was activated, brakes worked after accident without cruise control on.

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.