1995 Ford Escort vehicle speed control problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 1995 Ford Escort — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 28, 2000
“Vehicle continually experiencing engine surging and unwanted acceleration, replacement of several sensors, idle speed conrol unit/valve, throttle body and pcm have not rectified surging problems.”
filed Apr 6, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Escort years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Escort | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 Escort | 10 | 15% |
| 2000 Escort | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 Escort | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 Escort | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 Escort | 28 | 5% |
| 1996 Escort | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 Escort | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 Escort | 49 | 13% |
| 1992 Escort | 22 | 14% |
| 1991 Escort | 19 | 6% |
| 1990 Escort | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Ford Escort
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.