1992 Ford Escort Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 14%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1992 Ford Escort, 14% of the 162 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer experiencing ongoing problems with vehicle equipments: 1.) rear seat belt failed to retract; 2.) brake light builb would overheat, causing parts to melt; and 3.) vehicle would intermittently accelerate while shifting gears or at a stop position. Dealer/ manufacturer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #834978, filed 1999-02“When taking foot off accelerator vehicle accelerates very high, more than normal. If tapping accelerater it will go back down to normal or cut off. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8003808, filed 2002-02“While driving and driver steps off the acclerator pedal vehicle eng idles high and suddenly acclerates which may cause a crash. Driver needs to turn off the engine to stop the idling. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #855604, filed 2000-01“Vehicle has experienced sudden acceleration on four occasions, one incident resulted in vehicle collision, vehicle crash into garage, recall on 1991 escorts (90v-076) however vehicle denied due to year built. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #549877, filed 1999-12“While driving 60mph the throttle would stick. Can happen at any speed above 55mph. Have to turn vehicle & wait 15minutes & then restarted vehicle. Been to dealer 7-9 times for same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #828738, filed 1998-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 20% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 15% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 14 | 4% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 49 | 13% |
| 1992 | 22 | 14% |
| 1991 | 19 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 9 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Escort
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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