Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
Vehicle drops in rpm while stopping. . . Upon research others have had the same problem. . . This is on the Ford Escort zx2. . . All models from 1999-to now. . . Read details...
When making left/right turns throttle stuck. Vehicle accelerated at a high rate. Consumer managed to stop vehicle by depressing the brake pedal numerous times. Read details...
Upon pressing the accerator pedal the vehicle jumps forward (or backward, if in reverse). When pressing the accelerator pedal linkage it feels like it is taking up, delaying, then the vehicle does a small fast jump or acceleration. It is very dangerous manuvering in close places like parking lots. Read details...