Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2012 Ford Escape. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Car Slowed Down On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and attempting to make a left or right turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal whining sound. Additionally, the contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitate. Read details...
As I was pulling into my driveway my car had a sudden unintended acceleration. The engine was racing so I put my foot on the break which had no effect so I put the car into park. The engine continued to run at full speed so I turned the car off. Read details...
While driving my vehicle experienced a rapid reduction of speed and slowed to a crawl. When trying to brake the car would accelerate then decelerate rapidly until I was able to shut the vehicle off. Read details...