1996 Ford Escort Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Ford Escort, 2% of the 205 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Clicking sound coming from the front left side of the car. Had it looked at by mechanic and was told it had something to do with the speedometer cable. The sound is getting louder and can be very annoying. Was shocked and surprised to learn that left rear coil spring was broken and had to be replaced. Check engine light comes on and the code reads 1443. Mechanic could not find any problem and said it might have a been loose gas cap. He reset the light. Check engine light came back on after driving 15 miles, took it back to service station and got same code. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010698, filed 2003-03, 55,500 miles“Started vehicle on morning of 1/28. Revving at extremely high speed. Thought that something (throttle?) was frozen. Drove 2 miles to service station. Tech worked for 10 days trying to find electrical problem. Towed to dealer on 2/8/99. Dealer could figure out where problem is. Car still with dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #703345, filed 1999-02“While leaving a parking structure the auto suddenly accelerated up to 50 MPH and could not be stopped, not even the emergency brakes stopped the auto. Consumer pulled key out of ignition and then the auto came to a sudden stop.”
NHTSA complaint #802916, filed 1996-09“Intermittently when the brakes are applied accelerator pedal goes to the floor, causing the vehicle to surge. The dealer has inspected the vehicle on three occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #840999, filed 1999-06Vehicle 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 1996 Ford Escort
77 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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