Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2021 Ford Escape Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
The abs system fails to engage if the vehicle is coming to a stop and there is even the slightest bump on the road. Abs disengages the brakes which follows with a rapid acceleration of the vehicle instead of slowing down. Issue occurs even if one of the rear tires feels a slight bump. This issue occurs even on dry and hot conditions unrelated to slippery conditions. I am worried in slippery conditions it gets worse.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford escape. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was parked on the side of the road and was later towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer. No further information was available. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and erroneously accelerated into an intersection. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.