Six problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Escort. The contact stated while sitting idle at a traffic stop with the brakes depressed, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to 80 mph. The contact was able to avoid a crash by weaving in and out of traffic and attempted to shift into park but to no avail. The contact then engaged the emergency brake with the assistance of the passenger. The contact stated that there was very little brake fluid in the vehicle but enough that the brakes should have stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected at a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the throttle body and exhaust/ gas recirculation flaw were defective and possibly the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was contacted to report the failure. The contact stated she did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 10/15/10 the consumer stated the problem has been fixed. Updated 10/21/jb.
The fuel pump was replaced 20,000 miles ago; dealer will not honor warranty. Dt.
Consumer's wife attempted to back out of driveway into road, she stepped on gas, and nothing happened. Then, after jugging gear shift around vehicle accelerated forward. The vehicle accelerated hitting the corner of the garage and was tottaled.
Vehicle would accelerate. Would start revving at stop light/sign. Manua clutch makes noise. Speed not a factor. The brakes would jerk & jiggle when applied. Had rattle in right front after repairs. Was informed that was normal.
While driving vehicle hesitated/revved, and finally accelerated, almost causing a rear end collision. Dealer could determine problem. Please provide further information.
The car is constantly shaking, once you put the gearshift in drive. Car was checked and reviewed by mechanic through the computer. The tps was replaced. The motor support rubbers are ok. Went to Ford dealer and they do not find how to fix the problem. This continuous shaking movement is really annoying.