Three problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2001 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the 2001 Escort.
There was a fast idle, vibration in steering wheel, burning smell coming from the engine, and the vehicle stalled along with the fast idle. The service dealer stated the vehicle had run fine. After five attempts to remedy the problem, and after being told repeatedly the vehicle ran normally, the consumer would like a full refund. The pcv was replaced, and the vehicle had run perfect until the fast idle had returned along with the vibrations which irritated the consumer which caused headaches after 20 miles of driving. The valve assembly/crankcase ventilation regulator was replaced as well. Mr scc.
A momentary/ intermittent problem with involuntary engine acceleration of a rental vehicle. Dealer was notified. Enterprise rental in east brunswick NJ-7322540200.
While driving the vehicle and upon letting up on brakes the vehicle lunged forward. Dealer informed consumer that this was the nature of the vehicle with manual transmission, however consumer adds that sometimes the vehicle will not idle down when not touching the gas pedal.
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |